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  • March 18, 2026
  • Arth Data Solutions

Credit Cards vs Personal Loans vs BNPL, How Bureaus See Them 

11. Credit Cards vs Personal Loans vs BNPL – How Bureaus See Them Same money, different shapes Many people think: “₹50,000 on card, ₹50,000 personal loan, ₹50,000 BNPL – what’s the difference? It’s the same ₹50K.” From your life point of view, maybe yes. From a credit-data point of view, they look quite different. How […]

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  • March 17, 2026
  • Arth Data Solutions

BNPL & Small-Ticket Lending: Gaps the Models Don’t See

BNPL & Small-Ticket Lending: Gaps the Models Don’t See The first time a BNPL or small-ticket portfolio really worries a lender, it’s rarely because of a model report. It’s usually because of a surprise in a big-book meeting. You’re in a quarterly risk review at a universal bank. Most of the time is reserved for […]

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  • March 13, 2026
  • Arth Data Solutions

Alternative Data vs Traditional Bureau Data: What Actually Changes in Real Books

Alternative Data vs Traditional Bureau Data: What Actually Changes in Real Books The first serious fight about “alternative data” in a lending institution rarely happens in a lab. It usually happens in a portfolio review where someone expected a win. At a midsized NBFC that has grown fast in personal loans, the analytics team is […]

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  • March 11, 2026
  • Arth Data Solutions

How to Talk to Your Lender When You’re in Financial Stress

How to Talk to Your Lender When You’re in Financial Stress The hardest call to make Job loss, medical emergency, business slowdown – EMIs suddenly feel heavy. Most people avoid talking to the lender until things explode. In reality, calling early is one of the most powerful things you can do. Why early conversation matters […]

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