“No-cost” often means the discount was removed and fees were added. Compare cash price vs EMI total outflow before you tap.
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No-cost EMI trap in India: why it is rarely free
How no-cost EMI actually works — processing fees, lost discounts, and when paying upfront is cheaper.
6 min read · Updated 4 July 2026
Common questions
- Is no-cost EMI actually free?
- Often no — discounts may be removed and fees added. Compare total EMI outflow to the cash price.
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