New Delhi, May 4 -- Businesses in many industries are changing how they offer pricing and payment options to meet new consumer expectations.

​A major change in recent years is the rise of flexible payment models, also known as customer financing. These systems let people get goods or services right away and pay over time instead of all at once.

​Installment payments have been around for a while, but their spread into areas like healthcare, home services, and professional fields signals a broader shift in how transactions work.

A Shift in Consumer Expectations

Shifts in consumer behavior have been a key driver of this change.

​Higher living costs and more financial uncertainty have changed how people make big purchas...