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Loan catalogue examples

Car / Auto Loans — catalogue and comparison

Explore catalogue loan products, compare planning estimates and read lender-linked reviews. Rates, eligibility and conditions need checking with each lender.

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Catalogue comparison

5 Catalogue products · Sorted by catalogue starting rate

Verification date not recorded
Bank and productInterest RateBenchmark spreadMaximum termProcessing feeActions
State Bank of India
8.65% - 9.80%
p.a. on reducing
EBLR + 2.15%
7 years
(84 months)
0.25% (cap ₹5,000)
+ 18% GST
Kotak Mahindra Bank
8.70% - 10.50%
p.a. on reducing
Fixed Rate
7 years
(84 months)
0.5% (cap ₹7,500)
+ 18% GST
HDFC Bank
8.75% - 10.25%
p.a. on reducing
Fixed Rate
7 years
(84 months)
0.5% (cap ₹8,500)
+ 18% GST
Axis Bank
8.80% - 11.00%
p.a. on reducing
Fixed Rate
7 years
(84 months)
₹4,500
+ 18% GST
ICICI Bank
8.85% - 10.50%
p.a. on reducing
Fixed Rate
7 years
(84 months)
0.5% (cap ₹8,500)
+ 18% GST
Regulatory & Borrower Guide

Borrower Guide: Essential Math & Regulatory Rules

Repo vs MCLR Benchmarking

Auto loans in India are structured either as floating external benchmark facilities (linked to Repo or 1-year MCLR) or fixed-rate contracts. Floating rate auto loans from commercial banks automatically adjust when the RBI repo rate shifts, whereas fixed rate loans preserve the exact EMI throughout the 3 to 8-year loan tenure.

Prepayment terms

Under RBI regulations, floating-rate auto loans sanctioned to individual retail borrowers carry 0% prepayment penalty. If you opt for a fixed-rate auto loan or finance a vehicle under a commercial enterprise, lenders may levy foreclosure charges ranging from 2% to 5% after a minimum 6-month cooling period.

Tax Provisions & Deductions

Salaried individuals cannot claim personal income tax deductions on car loans. However, self-employed professionals, sole proprietors, and registered business entities can claim vehicle loan interest outgo and annual vehicle depreciation (standard 15%) as legitimate business expenses under Section 32 and Section 37 of the Income Tax Act.

RBI Regulatory Framework

Core Tenets of Indian Retail Lending

0% Prepayment on Floating Loans

Under RBI Master Directions, individual retail borrowers paying floating interest rates on home, auto, and personal credit lines are legally protected against any foreclosure or prepayment penalty.

Mandatory External Benchmarks

Commercial banks must price retail credit off external benchmarks like the RBI Repo Rate (EBLR). Spread adjustments are strictly governed and cannot be arbitrary during the loan tenure.

True Lifetime Cost Accounting

CredSutra factors in Day-1 upfront cash outlays, including processing charges, 18% GST, and valuation fees alongside lifetime compounding interest for 100% objective cost discovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting interest rate on car loans in India?
Leading commercial banks offer car loan interest rates starting from 8.65% to 9.15% p.a. for new four-wheelers, depending on your credit profile and loan tenure.
Can I get 100% on-road funding for a new car?
Select public and private sector banks offer up to 90% to 100% on-road funding (including registration, road tax, and insurance) for prime customers with 775+ CIBIL scores.
What is the maximum repayment tenure for a car loan?
Most banks offer car loan tenures ranging from 12 months up to 84 or 96 months (7 to 8 years).
Are there prepayment penalties on car loans?
Under RBI guidelines, floating-rate car loans to individual borrowers have 0% prepayment penalty. Fixed-rate auto loans may carry a 2% to 4% charge.

Sources and data status

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