The Zero-Interest EMI Trap
You’ve seen the ads everywhere: “Buy Your Dream Smartphone with 0% Interest EMI!” “Drive Home a New Car with Zero-Cost Loans!” In a country as price-sensitive as India, the allure of “zero-interest” is magnetic. It makes high-ticket items feel instantly affordable, breaking down a Rs 50,000 expense into twelve manageable Rs 4,166 chunks. It feels … Read more