Easy EMI Schemes Drive Indian Families Into Risky Consumer Tech Debt
Young Indian consumers are increasingly purchasing high-end electronics like iPhones through easy financing schemes at retail stores, requiring little more than basic identity documents to walk out with devices. These gadgets often cost more than the entire monthly income of the buyer's household, raising serious concerns about household debt sustainability. The accessibility of instant credit at physical stores has made it dangerously simple for low-income buyers to take on financial burdens they may struggle to repay. Experts warn that the allure of premium consumer technology is pushing families into debt cycles that can have long-term financial consequences.
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