RBI had ordered a moratorium of three months on EMIs
Here is an FAQ by HDFC Bank, explaining how the stipulation by RBI will impact its customers
The bank said it would not charge any interest on the amount for this extended period
Experts feel that the three-month moratorium on repayment on loans to help people fight the impact of coronavirus seems to be benefiting banks rather than borrowers
Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said the reduction in interest rates on small savings is irrational, illogical and ill-timed
The moratorium is for three months on payment of all instalments due between March 1, 2020, and May 31, 2020, including credit card payments
The three-month moratorium on payments of term loan instalments (EMI) and interest on working capital give much-desired relief, she added
Cost-benefit analysis needs to be done before choosing an option; calculate hidden interest components
If you are paying a personal/home loan or doing SIPs, shift ECS mandate to another bank. It just might make sense to have one account with a nationalised bank
Limit the sum total of all your EMIs to 50 per cent of take-home salary
The govt might look for quick fixes under pressure to revive the economy, but sustainable economic growth will continue to be elusive without structural changes, writes T N Ninan
Negotiate with the bank for better terms, or seek a moratorium
Luxury cars, exquisite fragrances, the trend is feeding into various product categories and over the past few years, the trend has been further accentuated by the growing influence of e-commerce
Nearly 20% of gross merchandise value is being financed by various credit card companies, banks and e-wallets