Credit card spending may surge during the festival season, but rising delinquencies and regulatory scrutiny loom ominously over growth prospects.
Credit card spending is anticipated to increase during the upcoming festival season, driven by discretionary purchases and promotional offers. However, growth may be tempered due to stricter regulations on unsecured lending and rising delinquencies in credit card payments. In August 2024, credit card transactions rose by 13.51% year-on-year, but there was a slight decline compared ...