CIBIL & TransUnion launch ‘CIBIL TransUnion Score 2.0’

CIBIL {Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited} and TransUnion recently announced the launch of the latest version of the credit score - CIBIL TransUnion Score 2.0. This new scoring model has been developed keeping in mind the changes seen in the borrowing behavior of consumers &  the evolving market landscape.

This advanced scoring model will enable credit institutions to predict risks more powerfully and make confident lending decisions, which in turn will help improve asset quality & credit penetration.

Mr. Arun Thukral, Managing Director, CIBIL, said, “CIBIL TransUnion Score 2.0 predicts risk more powerfully as this scoring model has been customized for the changing Indian market & consumer behavior. This scoring model will enable banks to better identify good customers, thereby enabling them to provide credit to more consumers and increase credit penetration and financial inclusion in the country”


Mr. Anindo Mukherjee, Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer, Fullerton India Credit Company Ltd. said, “The next generation of the CIBIL TransUnion Score has been developed considering the dynamic market scenario and using advanced customer segmentation techniques and will help us effectively manage risk while deepening our customer relationships”

Sharper Lending Decisions..!

Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Executive Vice President & Head - Debt Management, Risk Intelligence & Business Analytics, HDFC Bank, said, "CIBIL TransUnion Score 2.0 will help drive inclusive financing by allowing us to make sharper lending decisions even on customers with limited credit history. This development will help in credit penetration and will benefit credit institutions, consumers as well as the industry."

CIBIL TransUnion Score 2.0 also provides a risk index for consumers with less than six (6) months of credit history. Consumers who earlier obtained a score value of ‘0’, owing to less than six months of credit history on their credit report–will now be graded on a risk index ranging from 1 to 5,

where 1 would mean highest risk and 5 would mean lowest risk of default. The higher the numerical value of the score, the lower is the risk profile of the individual. This helps credit institutions classify new-to-credit customers as high, medium or / low risk.

300 Denoting Highest Risk,,!

For consumers with a credit history of more than 6 months, the CIBIL TransUnion Score 2.0 provides a value ranging from 300 to 900, with 300 denoting highest risk and 900 denoting lowest risk of default.

Mr. Manish Jain, GM of analytics and decisioning services in India for TransUnion, said, “Our newest scoring model is of great value because it provides an assessment of consumers with both rich & relatively new credit histories” 

“Credit institutions in India have come to rely on our scoring models. In this dynamic lending environment, We believe the CIBIL TransUnion Score 2.0 will help them make better risk decisions, helping to open up credit to a wider consumer audience”

CIBIL TransUnion Score 2.0 is a dynamic number that is calculated based on various parameters on the consumer’s credit history & predicts the probability of default by the consumer. Credit institutions can avail it along with CIBIL Credit Reports, CIBIL Portfolio Review Reports, or  / CIBIL TransUnion Bureau Credit Characteristics.

The credit institutions that have adopted the new scoring model will now decide on customer’s loan application based on this new score.

CIBIL TransUnion Score 2.0 will help credit institutions better identify good customers & provide them with faster and affordable credit opportunities.


* CIBIL TransUnion Score 2.0- Interpretation


For borrowers with less credit history of 6 months or lower, there are few changes. Agencies

For new borrowers..!

For borrowers with less credit history of 6 months or lower, there are few changes. One, even they will get a score.

Second, unlike the existing credit score, which is in the range of 300 to 900, new borrowers will be accorded a risk index numerical value ranging from 1 to 5.


The parameters that are taken into account to give the index score include delinquency (90 days overdue), credit seeking activity (number of loan enquiries you make), type of credit (secured or unsecured) and demographics (age and the like) to name a few. An index of 1 denotes the highest risk & 5 the lowest.

If you are a new borrower, be careful to always pay your bills on time and don’t make unnecessary loan enquiries.

This might give you a lower index (meaning higher risk) and hence, it might make it difficult for you to get a loan when you genuinely require it.

Old Score Vs New Score..!

For borrowers with more than 6 months of credit history, the old scoring criteria 300 to 900 remains, but for the lower score you get. For instance, the old score of 751 to 800 will be equal to 662 to 697 in the present one.

However, you need not panic.
A lower score would not mean a poorer credit history. It just means that the banks will have to adjust their score as per the new score.

“The new score will be available to banks as of now, and as and when all banks come on to the new score model, even consumer will get the new score,” said Mr. Thurkal. This should be in the near future. The price for the new score will be same as the old score

About CIBIL..!
CIBIL {Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited} is India’s pioneer credit information company. It creates immense value for financial institutions by providing objective data & tools to help them manage risk, and devise appropriate lending strategies thus reducing cost & maximizing portfolio profitability.

CIBIL benefits both credit grantors & consumers by collecting, analyzing, and delivering information on credit histories of millions of borrowers. It provides its members with information on both consumer & commercial borrowers, thus enabling them make sound credit decisions across both individuals and businesses. To know more about CIBIL visit www.cibil.com.  

About TransUnion..!
As a global leader in credit information & information management services, TransUnion creates economic & competitive advantages for businesses and consumers. For businesses, TransUnion helps improve efficiency, manage risk, reduce costs & increase revenue by delivering comprehensive solutions that leverage data, advanced analytics & decisioning technology.

For consumers, TransUnion provides the tools, resources & education to help manage their credit health & achieve their financial goals. Through these & other efforts, TransUnion is working to build stronger economies worldwide. Founded in 1968 & headquartered in Chicago, TransUnion employs associates in about 30 countries on 5 continents. www.transunion.com/business.

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Ms. Harshala Chandorkar - Senior VP, Consumer Relations, CIBIL,  Mr. Satish Pillai - Chief Operating Officer, CIBIL,  Mr. Arun Thukral - MD, CIBIL,Mr. Manish Jain - GM, Analytics & Decisioning Services in India for TransUnion


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Hanmer MSL Communications Pvt Ltd
+91 9987301181 / +91 86001 01802
rohila.dhiman@hanmermsl.com / devina.sabaji@hanmermsl.com




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