New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- In August 2025, Paizabazaar released a report titled: "How India Checked Credit Score". Over 30 days, the survey attracted participation from 4.7 million participants from 710 cities. Out of these, 25% of the participants were Gen-Z (18 to 28 years) with an average credit score of 742.

The survey shows how individuals are eager to build and maintain a good credit score right from a young age. A challenge that youngsters face is getting access to credit instruments like credit cards and loans to build their credit score.

If you are a new-to-credit individual, you can consider credit instruments like secured credit cards, buy now pay later (BNPL), etc., to start building your credit score and profile.

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