Politics

Skip Installment, Phones to be Locked!

Missing even one EMI may not just impact your credit score anymore. If new RBI guidelines come into effect, it might lead to your smartphone being locked by the finance company.

Yes, the Reserve Bank of India is considering allowing finance companies to lock phones if a buyer misses an EMI. This move is being planned to reduce defaults on mobile phone loans taken on EMI.

ADVERTISEMENT

Under the proposal, finance companies may be allowed to install a special app on the phone at the time of purchase. If a payment is missed, the app could lock the device until the EMI is cleared.

However, the RBI plans to introduce strict rules requiring finance companies to take prior consent from customers. This will ensure user rights are protected and no personal data is accessed without permission.

In today’s digital world, where personal data is already at risk, such measures have raised fresh concerns. People are worried about privacy, data security, and how much control companies will have over their own devices.

Share
Sridhar Raavi

Sridhar is a highly experienced hand in Telugu politics, writing and analyzing political happenings in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. An IT engineer turned news junkie, Sridhar has a sharp eye for catching news as it u…

Published by

Recent Posts

Tollywood Box Office: Biggest Release Traffic Jam of 2026

Tollywood box office is heading for an unusually crowded week. Normally, two or three releases…

8 minutes ago

Ramayana BO: Indian Cinema Business Losing Credibility?

A film's success is no longer discussed only through its reviews, audience response or theatrical…

28 minutes ago