Smartphone to be locked for missed EMI? RBI’s new rules for lenders, defaulting borrowers explained

Aug 15, 2026 - 19:30
Smartphone to be locked for missed EMI? RBI’s new rules for lenders, defaulting borrowers explained

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has laid out some guidelines for lenders on recovery of loans, and whether they can block or lock the device that has been purchased via EMI financing. This new framework will come into effect from January 1, 2027.

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