Survey Finds Nearly 60% of Indian Borrowers Spend Most Income on Loan EMIs
A survey by debt resolution platform Expert Panel reveals that nearly 60% of Indian borrowers spend almost their entire family income on monthly EMI repayments, leaving little for basic expenses. Many borrowers take loans due to essential needs like medical emergencies (26%), family events (22%), job losses (18%), and daily household costs (15%). Around 40% repay existing loans by borrowing anew or using credit cards, creating a debt cycle. The survey also highlights distress caused by repayment difficulties, including harassment and legal notices.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (36/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 23 Jul, 01:31 pm. Other outlets followed.
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