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flag India's central bank is reviewing a plan to let lenders remotely disable smartphones for missed EMI payments, aiming to reduce defaults while addressing privacy and equity concerns.

flag The Reserve Bank of India is reviewing a proposal to allow lenders to remotely disable smartphones bought on EMIs if payments are missed, aiming to reduce loan defaults amid rising consumer credit use. flag The plan, which requires upfront borrower consent and would only disable devices without accessing data, follows past bans on similar "kill apps" due to privacy concerns. flag While lenders argue it's necessary to protect collateral, critics warn it could harm low-income borrowers who rely on phones for essential services, raising concerns about misuse, lack of transparency, and disproportionate impact. flag The RBI seeks to balance financial safety with consumer rights as the policy remains under discussion.

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