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Affiliate links never move scores or rankings. Editorial and commercial teams are separated by policy, not just by intention.
How we work →Disclosed weights.
Every rating is anchored to primary sources — RBI MCLR, SEBI filings, IRDAI claim ratios, AMFI returns. Math is published.
Read methodology →Reviewed Apr 27, 2026.
Editorial desk refreshes ratings, fact-checks claims, and updates rates on a published cadence. Stale data is logged, not buried.
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Every rating. Six criteria.
We publish the full weighted methodology behind every product score. No black box. No paid placement. No editorial shortcuts — every opinion on this platform can be traced back to these six criteria.
Rates & Returns
We benchmark every product against its category median. A rate in the top quartile earns full marks; below-average rates are penalised.
Features & Fit
Breadth of useful features, not vanity specs. Does the product solve a real problem for Indian households, or just pad a feature sheet?
Customer Experience
App ratings, support response times, grievance redressal, complaint-to-customer ratios. Public data from BOB / SEBI / RBI where available.
Eligibility & Access
Minimum income, credit score, documentation burden. Products that exclude most Indians score lower than inclusive equivalents.
Transparency
Hidden charges, fine print, clarity of T&Cs. Products that bury their costs or use misleading marketing lose points here.
Regulatory Standing
RBI/SEBI/IRDAI compliance history, penalty record, licensing status. Fresh regulatory action drops the score by a full tier.
Weights are fixed per product category — we re-publish if they ever change. Last methodology review: April 2026.
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