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(AKA: CIBIL, Credit Score, CIBIL TransUnion)

CIBIL Score (Credit Score)

Executive Definition

A 3-digit numerical summary ranging from 300 to 900 that represents an individual's creditworthiness in India.

CIBIL Score

A CIBIL Score is a 3-digit number ranging from 300 to 900 calculated by TransUnion CIBIL based on your credit history, loan repayment record, credit card usage, and outstanding debts.

Score Brackets

  • 750 – 900: Excellent (Lowest interest rates, instant loan approvals).
  • 700 – 749: Good (Higher probability of loan approval).
  • 600 – 699: Average (Higher interest rates, strict lender scrutiny).
  • 300 – 599: Poor (High risk of credit rejection).

How to Improve Your Score

  1. Pay credit card bills and loan EMIs on time.
  2. Maintain a Credit Utilization Ratio (CUR) below 30%.
  3. Avoid applying for multiple loans simultaneously.

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