Question
Which of the following is not a typical feature of
Digital Lending platforms regulated by RBI?Solution
The RBIβs Guidelines on Digital Lending (2022) emphasize transparency, data protection, and responsible lending. Key features include: β’ Loan disbursement and repayments must flow through the bank accounts of regulated entities (REs) β Option A is correct. β’ CIC reporting is mandatory β Option B is correct. β’ All data must be collected with explicit borrower consent β Option C is correct. β’ Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosure is compulsory to avoid hidden costs β Option E is correct. However, Option D is incorrect because digital lending is entirely online, and physical presence is not a requirement under RBI norms.