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ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital: Which Is Better for a Loan?

Written by KhatuLoans Editorial Team · Edited by Hemant Kumar, Founder and Editor · Figures checked · Information only, not a loan provider

ICICI Bank advertises the lowest starting personal loan rate here, 9.99%, compared with 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10.99% at Tata Capital. On a home loan, Tata Capital has the lowest published starting rate at 8%, against 8.50% at ICICI Bank and 8.15% at Punjab National Bank. The page also compares car loans and two-wheeler loans. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 12 October 2026.

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Key takeaways: ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital

  • ICICI Bank advertises the lowest starting personal loan rate here, 9.99%, compared with 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10.99% at Tata Capital.
  • On a home loan, Tata Capital has the lowest published starting rate at 8%, against 8.50% at ICICI Bank and 8.15% at Punjab National Bank.
  • Punjab National Bank advertises the lowest starting car loan rate here, 7.60%, compared with 8.40% at ICICI Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital.
  • All of them publish a numeric starting rate for: personal loan, home loan, car loan and two-wheeler loan. That is the part of this page you can rank like for like.
  • A starting rate is the best case. Ask each loan provider for its Key Fact Statement and compare the APR and total repayable amount before you choose.

Quick verdict: who each loan provider suits

Built only from figures the loan providers publish. It says where each loan provider is ahead on paper, not who will approve you.

Pick ICICI Bank if you want

  • The lower published starting personal loan rate (9.99%)
  • The longer personal loan tenure (84 months (min 12 months))

Pick Punjab National Bank if you want

  • The lower published starting car loan rate (7.60%)
  • The lower published starting two-wheeler loan rate (10%)

Pick Tata Capital if you want

  • The lower published starting home loan rate (8%)
Personal loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
ICICI Bank9.99% ✓
Punjab National Bank11.25%
Tata Capital10.99%
Home loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
ICICI Bank8.50%
Punjab National Bank8.15%
Tata Capital8% ✓
Car loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
ICICI Bank8.40%
Punjab National Bank7.60% ✓
Tata Capital9.49%

Starting rates are the best case a loan provider advertises. Your offered rate depends on your profile.

ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital at a glance

DetailICICI BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Loan provider typePrivate bankPublic sector bankNBFC
Legal nameICICI Bank LimitedPunjab National BankTata Capital Limited
Loan types with a published ratePersonal loan, Home loan, Gold loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Home loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Home loan, Loan against property, Business loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loan
Personal loan: published rateStarts at 9.99% p.a.11.25% p.a. (Pre-Approved Personal Loan and PNB Swaagat), effective 10.02.2025 per revised retail rates notice10.99% to 33% p.a. (APR 10.99% to 45%)
Personal loan: maximum tenure84 months (min 12 months)Salaried 72 EMIs (defence 60); self-employed 60 EMIs or age 6572 months
Home loan: published rateStarts from 8.50% p.a.8.15% to 8.30% p.a. (PNB Max Saver 8.30%; others start at 8.15%), effective 10.02.2025 per revised retail rates notice8.00% to 13% p.a. (salaried); 8.35% to 13% p.a. (self-employed); page also cites 'starting from 7.50%'
Home loan: maximum tenureUp to 30 years based on eligibility30 years incl. moratorium (construction/purchase/land)30 years
Official websiteicici.bank.inpnb.bank.intatacapital.com

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ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital personal loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting personal loan rates as published: ICICI Bank from 9.99%, Punjab National Bank from 11.25% and Tata Capital from 10.99%. ICICI Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. ICICI Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (84 months (min 12 months)).

DetailICICI BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rateStarts at 9.99% p.a.11.25% p.a. (Pre-Approved Personal Loan and PNB Swaagat), effective 10.02.2025 per revised retail rates notice10.99% to 33% p.a. (APR 10.99% to 45%)
Rate basisfixed; varies by loan amount, profile, employment type, relationshipNot publishedNot published
Loan amountRs 50,000 to Rs 50,00,000Salaried up to 24x gross monthly salary capped Rs 20 lakh₹75,000 (EMI calculator range) to ₹35,00,000 (EMI calculator range)
Maximum tenure84 months (min 12 months)Salaried 72 EMIs (defence 60); self-employed 60 EMIs or age 6572 months
Processing feeUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxesNot publishedUp to 5% of loan amount + GST
Prepayment / foreclosureForeclosure allowed after 1 EMI; no foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs, charges may apply before per service chargesNilPart-prepayment: nil up to 25% of disbursed amount; 6.5% within 12 months of first disbursal, 4.5% after
Eligibility (as published)Salaried age 18-58 (FAQ: 20-58), min income Rs 30,000/month; self-employed 23+; CIBIL 750+ preferredSalaried: confirmed govt/PSU/reputed institution employees with 2 yrs service, salary via PNB accountNo minimum CIBIL stated; 725+ gets better rates, below 700 rates rise
Other terms published
  • No foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs
  • Tenure up to 84 months
  • No collateral required
  • Fixed rates from 9.99% p.a.
  • No margin required
  • No prepayment charges
  • Security: suitable third-party guarantee
  • Wide range of personal needs
  • Instant or quick approval
  • Minimal documentation
  • Flexible repayment tenure
  • Hybrid Term Loan option
Official sourceicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/personal-loanpnb.bank.in/personalloanforpublic.html
pnb.bank.in/downloadprocess.aspx
tatacapital.com/personal-loan/rates-and-charges.html

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 5 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
ICICI Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264
Punjab National Bank11.25%₹10,934₹1,56,019₹6,56,019
Tata Capital10.99%₹10,869₹1,52,123₹6,52,123

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Read the full guide: Personal loan

ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital personal loan: full comparison with EMI, fees and FAQs

ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital home loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting home loan rates as published: ICICI Bank from 8.50%, Punjab National Bank from 8.15% and Tata Capital from 8%. Tata Capital is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered.

DetailICICI BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rateStarts from 8.50% p.a.8.15% to 8.30% p.a. (PNB Max Saver 8.30%; others start at 8.15%), effective 10.02.2025 per revised retail rates notice8.00% to 13% p.a. (salaried); 8.35% to 13% p.a. (self-employed); page also cites 'starting from 7.50%'
Rate basisfloating (tied to RBI repo rate) or fixed; varies by profileNot publishedFixed and floating options; benchmark (RLLR/MCLR) mentioned generally
Loan amountUp to Rs 10 crore (og description says Rs 5 crore)Need based; land/plot purchase and repairs capped at Rs 100 lakhRs. 5 lakh to Rs. 7.5 crore (may increase case-by-case)
Maximum tenureUp to 30 years based on eligibility30 years incl. moratorium (construction/purchase/land)30 years
Processing feeUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxesNot publishedUp to 3% of loan amount + GST
Prepayment / foreclosureNil for floating-rate home loans; fixed-rate not statedNot publishedNo prepayment charge when repaid from own funds; nominal charge if others' funds used
Eligibility (as published)Age 20-65 salaried, 21-70 self-employed; credit score 700+ (FAQ: ideally 750+); residents and NRIsIndividuals with assured source of regular income (salaried, professionals, self-employed, businessmen, farmers)CIBIL over 750 gives more competitive rates; age/income not stated
Other terms published
  • Online sanction
  • Nil prepayment charges
  • Flexible tenure
  • Finances construction, purchase, land/plot, additions, renovation
  • Margin 20%/10% up to Rs 30 lakh, 20% Rs 30-75 lakh, 25% above Rs 75 lakh
  • Repayment holiday up to 18 months for construction
  • Max Saver overdraft variant (min Rs 10 lakh)
  • High loan amounts up to Rs. 7.5 crore
  • Flexible loan tenure up to 30 years
  • Minimal documentation
  • Balance transfer facility
Official sourceicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/home-loanpnb.bank.in/housingloanforpublic.html
pnb.bank.in/max-saver-housing-loan.html
pnb.bank.in/downloadprocess.aspx
tatacapital.com/home-loan/rates-and-charges.html

EMI illustration: ₹50 lakh over 20 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
ICICI Bank8.50%₹43,391₹54,13,879₹1,04,13,879
Punjab National Bank8.15%₹42,290₹51,49,594₹1,01,49,594
Tata Capital8%₹41,822₹50,37,281₹1,00,37,281

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Read the full guide: Home loan

ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital home loan: full comparison with EMI, fees and FAQs

ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital loan against property: rate, fees and tenure

Only Tata Capital publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Tata Capital lists the longer maximum tenure (20 years). ICICI Bank and Punjab National Bank do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site.

DetailICICI BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rateNot publishedNot publishedFloating from 9% p.a.; fixed from 13% p.a.; both up to 17% p.a.
Rate basisNot publishedRate not stated on page (links to separate MCLR-linked rate page)Floating / fixed options
Loan amountUp to 75% of property market value may be availed (LTV, per FAQ)Rs 2.00 lakh to Rs 500.00 lakhUp to Rs. 10 crore
Maximum tenureUp to 15 yearsTerm loan 180 months or up to age 70; overdraft 15 years or up to age 7020 years
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedUp to 3% of sanctioned amount, non-refundable
Prepayment / foreclosureNil foreclosure charges for SMEs; others per service charges pageNilIndividual non-business use: none. Others: foreclosure 6% of outstanding principal within 12 months, 4% after
Eligibility (as published)Age 20-65 salaried, 21-70 self-employed; credit score 700+; residents and NRIsSalaried min net monthly salary Rs 25,000; non-salaried min net annual income Rs 3,00,000CIBIL 700+ suggested; not a stated requirement
Other terms published
  • Instant provisional sanction
  • Nil foreclosure charges for SMEs
  • Tenure up to 15 years
  • Special LTV for doctors
  • Term loan or overdraft
  • For personal purposes, excluding speculative/real estate business
  • Secured by mortgage of non-encumbered property with 25+ years residual life
  • Capped at 65% of realizable value or 36x monthly income
  • Loan up to Rs. 10 crore
  • Fixed or floating rate options
  • Tenure 1 to 20 years
  • Possible tax deductions on interest, subject to conditions
Official sourceicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/home-loan/loan-against-propertypnb.bank.in/loanagainstmortgage.htmltatacapital.com/loan-against-property/rates-and-charges.html

Read the full guide: Loan against property

ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital business loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Tata Capital publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Punjab National Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (term loan up to 7 years incl. moratorium up to 6 months). ICICI Bank and Punjab National Bank do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site.

DetailICICI BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rateSecured: up to Repo Rate + 6.0% (non-PSL); CGTMSE-backed: up to Repo Rate + 6.50%Competitive, linked to RLLR (Repo Rate); figure not statedStarts at 12% p.a.; self-employed 12% to 30% p.a.
Rate basisrepo-linkedRLLR (Repo linked)Primarily floating, linked to RLLR or PLR; fixed in some cases
Loan amountNot publishedUp to Rs 10 lakh; up to Rs 25 lakh if assessed on current account credit summationNot published
Maximum tenureNot publishedTerm loan up to 7 years incl. moratorium up to 6 months60 months
Processing feeUp to 2% of facility amount + applicable taxesNil up to Rs 0.50 lakh; 0.30% of loan amount + 18% GST above Rs 0.50 lakhUp to 3% of loan amount + taxes
Prepayment / foreclosurePer sanction letter terms; nil foreclosure charges for micro and small enterprisesNot publishedPart-prepayment 4.5% of amount prepaid; foreclosure 4.5% of principal outstanding
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedValid Udyam Registration; individuals/sole proprietors in manufacturing, trading, services; no existing fund-based CC/ODCIBIL about 675+ generally needed
Other terms publishedNot published
  • No collateral required
  • CGTMSE guarantee cover
  • Overdraft or term loan
  • Digital (Digi MSME Loan)
  • No collateral required
  • Fixed and structured EMI plans
  • Online application with faster approval
  • Balance transfer facility available
Official sourceicici.bank.in/business-banking/business-loans/schedule-of-chargespnb.bank.in/Digi-MSME-Loan.htmltatacapital.com/business-loan/rates-and-charges.html

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ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital gold loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only ICICI Bank publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Punjab National Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site. Tata Capital has no gold loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailICICI BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rateRanges from 8.55% to 16.50% (Q4 Jan-Mar 2026 per page; FAQ min 8.75%, meta description 'starting at 9.25%')RLLR + 0.85% (up to Rs 10 lakh); RLLR + 0.90% (above Rs 10 lakh)Not published
Rate basisNot publishedRLLR-linkedNot published
Loan amountUp to Rs 3 crore (meta description says Rs 2 Cr)Rs 25,000 to Rs 25,00,000 per borrowerNot published
Maximum tenureNot published12 months bullet; 36 months EMINot published
Processing feeUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes0.30% of loan amount + GST or Rs 500 + GST, whichever is higherNot published
Eligibility (as published)Indian citizens aged 18-85Individual resident of India; existing or new-to-bank customersNot published
Other terms published
  • Loan based on gold purity and weight
  • Quick processing
  • Flexible repayment options
  • Disbursed digitally to operative account
  • Secured by pledge of gold jewellery/ornaments
  • Nil documentation charge
  • Bullet or EMI repayment
Not published
Official sourceicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/gold-loanpnb.bank.in/DigitalGoldLoan.htmlNot published

Read the full guide: Gold loan

ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital education loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting education loan rates as published: ICICI Bank from 8.50% and Punjab National Bank from 7.85%. Punjab National Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Tata Capital does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailICICI BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rateStarts at 8.50% p.a. up to 10.25% p.a. (indicative)7.85% to 9.00% p.a. (Digi Education, PM Vidyalaxmi, Pratibha 7.85%11.30% p.a. (disbursed on/after 1 May 2024); 11.50% from 1 Sep 2024
Rate basisvaries by secured/unsecured, course type and institute categoryNot publishedReducing balance; fixed/floating not stated
Loan amountUp to Rs 3 croreNeed based (subject to margin guidelines)₹200 lakhs (secured); ₹85 lakhs (unsecured)
Maximum tenureUp to 15 yearsUp to 15 years (Saraswati)Up to 15 years
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedUp to 2% of loan amount (non-refundable)
Prepayment / foreclosureNo foreclosure chargesNil (Saraswati)Foreclosure: Nil; part-prepayment: Nil
Eligibility (as published)Indian national; age 16-65 at maturity; 10+2 or diploma; confirmed admission to listed institute; good academic recordResident Indian with admission to recognized Indian higher education course after 10+2 via entrance/meritCo-applicant's credit score and income assessed; guarantor usually required for full-time programs
Other terms published
  • Zero margin money for 1,500+ selected institutes
  • No foreclosure charges
  • Flexible repayment options
  • Pre-admission sanction letter
  • Margin nil up to Rs 4 lakh; 5% above
  • No tangible security up to Rs 7.50 lakh; parent/guardian joint borrower
  • Moratorium: course period + 1 year
  • Covers fees, hostel, books, equipment, computer
  • Moratorium: course duration plus up to 12 months
  • Collateral-free (unsecured) option available
  • Covers tuition, accommodation, travel, books and equipment
  • Interest eligible for Section 80E deduction
Official sourceicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/education-loanpnb.bank.in/pnbsaraswatiloan.html
pnb.bank.in/downloadprocess.aspx
tatacapital.com/education-loan/rates-and-charges.html

Read the full guide: Education loan

ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital vehicle loans

Punjab National Bank advertises the lowest starting car loan rate here, 7.60%, compared with 8.40% at ICICI Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital. Punjab National Bank advertises the lowest starting two-wheeler loan rate here, 10%, compared with 10.25% at ICICI Bank and 12.50% at Tata Capital.

DetailICICI BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Car loan: published rateFrom 8.40%From 7.60%From 9.49% p.a.
Car loan: maximum tenureUp to 84 months84 months84 months (product page); rates page calculator shows 72 months
Car loan: processing feeUp to Rs 8,500 + GST0.25% of loan (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 1,500); nil documentationUp to 2.95% of loan amount
Two-wheeler loan: published rate10.25% - 26.10%From 10.00%From 12.5% p.a.
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenureUp to 36 months60 EMIs (scooters/motorcycles)60 months
Two-wheeler loan: processing feeUp to 4% of loan amount0.50% of loan (min Rs 500, max Rs 1,000)Up to 4% + taxes

Full vehicle loan comparison for ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital (all vehicle types, EMI tables and sources) · Vehicle loans guide

Which is better: ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank or Tata Capital?

No loan provider is best for everyone. This is how the published figures split, product by product.

  • Personal loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank (9.99%) versus 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10.99% at Tata Capital.
  • Home loan, lower starting rate: Tata Capital (8%) versus 8.50% at ICICI Bank and 8.15% at Punjab National Bank.
  • Car loan, lower starting rate: Punjab National Bank (7.60%) versus 8.40% at ICICI Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: Punjab National Bank (10%) versus 10.25% at ICICI Bank and 12.50% at Tata Capital.
  • Personal loan, longer maximum tenure: ICICI Bank (84 months (min 12 months)). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Loan against property, longer maximum tenure: Tata Capital (20 years). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Business loan, longer maximum tenure: Punjab National Bank (term loan up to 7 years incl. moratorium up to 6 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.

Pick on total cost, not the headline rate: ask each loan provider for the Key Fact Statement and compare the APR and total repayable amount. A low rate with a high processing fee can cost more than a slightly higher rate with no fee. If you already bank with one of them, a salary or relationship account can change the rate you are offered, so ask.

Bank type and how each loan provider sets its rate

ICICI Bank is a private bank, Punjab National Bank is a public sector bank and Tata Capital is an NBFC.

How the loan providers' own pages say their rates are set:

  • ICICI Bank personal loan: fixed; varies by loan amount, profile, employment type, relationship.
  • ICICI Bank home loan: floating (tied to RBI repo rate) or fixed; varies by profile.
  • Tata Capital home loan: Fixed and floating options; benchmark (RLLR/MCLR) mentioned generally.

Public sector banks, private banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) price differently. Banks usually link floating rates to the RBI repo rate or their own benchmark and add a spread based on your credit score; NBFCs more often quote a wider range with a higher ceiling and charge higher processing fees. Some publish a range, some only a starting rate and some only a ceiling, which is why this page compares like with like and marks every gap as not published instead of guessing.

About ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital

ICICI Bank

Private bank · ICICI Bank Limited

We found terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan, gold loan and education loan on ICICI Bank's website. Where a rate is missing, the tables on this page say Not published.

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 8.50% (Home loan)

Punjab National Bank

Public sector bank

We found terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan, gold loan and education loan on Punjab National Bank's website. Where a rate is missing, the tables on this page say Not published.

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 7.85% (Education loan)

Tata Capital

NBFC · Tata Capital Limited

We found terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan and education loan on Tata Capital's website. Where a rate is missing, the tables on this page say Not published.

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 8% (Home loan)

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What to check before you choose a loan provider

  1. Ask for the Key Fact Statement (KFS). RBI requires loan providers to give you one before you sign, showing the interest rate, all fees, the APR and the total amount you will repay.
  2. Compare APR, not the headline rate. Processing fee, documentation charges and insurance change the real cost.
  3. Check the rate basis. A floating rate moves with the loan provider's benchmark; a fixed rate does not. Ask when the rate resets.
  4. Ask about prepayment and foreclosure. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.
  5. Read the eligibility and documents. Income, credit score, employment type and collateral decide the rate band you land in.

Terms used on this page

Plain meanings of the terms this comparison uses.

Starting rate: The lowest rate a loan provider advertises for a product. Most borrowers are offered a higher rate, because the final rate depends on credit score, income, employer and loan amount.

APR: Annual percentage rate. It adds the processing fee and other charges to the interest rate, so it shows the yearly cost of the loan better than the interest rate alone.

Key Fact Statement: A short summary the loan provider gives you before you sign. It lists the interest rate, every fee, the APR and the total amount you will repay. RBI requires it for retail loans.

Floating rate and repo rate: A floating rate moves with a benchmark, and for banks that is usually the RBI repo rate, the rate at which RBI lends to banks. A fixed rate stays the same for the period you agree.

Processing fee: A one-time charge for handling the application. It is usually a percentage of the loan amount plus GST, and it is often deducted before the money reaches you.

Credit score: A number from 300 to 900 that shows how you have repaid past loans and cards. A higher score usually gets you a lower rate.

Sources, method and last check

Every figure above comes from the loan provider's own website. We checked them on 12 October 2026 (vehicle loan figures on 4 October 2026) and list the pages used.

Verification log: what we checked for each loan provider
Loan providerOfficial pages openedLoan types with a published rateLoan types where rate is not publishedLast checked
ICICI Bank106212 October 2026
Punjab National Bank125312 October 2026
Tata Capital86212 October 2026

A "not published" count means we opened the loan provider's page for that product and the rate was not shown there, or the loan provider has no such page on its site. If you spot an error, tell us and we will correct it.

Method: we list only figures we could read on the loan provider's official pages. A blank means the loan provider does not publish that figure on the page we checked, and we never estimate one. Rankings use the published starting rate and published maximum tenure only. Read our editorial policy, how we make money and tell us about an error.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank or Tata Capital?

ICICI Bank advertises the lowest starting personal loan rate here, 9.99%, compared with 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10.99% at Tata Capital. On a home loan, Tata Capital has the lowest published starting rate at 8%, against 8.50% at ICICI Bank and 8.15% at Punjab National Bank. The page also compares car loans and two-wheeler loans. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 12 October 2026. The better choice depends on your profile, the loan type, the amount and the fees in your offer letter.

Tata Capital, Punjab National Bank or ICICI Bank: which should I pick for a loan?

Order does not change the comparison, so ICICI Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital and Tata Capital vs Punjab National Bank vs ICICI Bank are the same page. Start with the loan type you need: the sections above show each loan provider's published rate, fees, tenure and prepayment terms for it, and the lower starting rate is not always the lower total cost.

Which has the lower personal loan interest rate: ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank or Tata Capital?

ICICI Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: ICICI Bank 9.99%, Punjab National Bank 11.25% and Tata Capital 10.99% (checked 12 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the loan provider's approval.

What is the personal loan processing fee at ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

ICICI Bank: Up to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes. Punjab National Bank: not published. Tata Capital: Up to 5% of loan amount + GST. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

Which has the lower home loan interest rate: ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank or Tata Capital?

Tata Capital has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: ICICI Bank 8.50%, Punjab National Bank 8.15% and Tata Capital 8% (checked 12 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the loan provider's approval.

What is the home loan processing fee at ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

ICICI Bank: Up to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes. Punjab National Bank: not published. Tata Capital: Up to 3% of loan amount + GST. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

What is the maximum home loan tenure at ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

ICICI Bank: up to 30 years based on eligibility. Punjab National Bank: 30 years incl. moratorium (construction/purchase/land). Tata Capital: 30 years.

How much personal loan can I get from ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

ICICI Bank: Rs 50,000 to Rs 50,00,000. Punjab National Bank: Salaried up to 24x gross monthly salary capped Rs 20 lakh. Tata Capital: ₹75,000 (EMI calculator range) to ₹35,00,000 (EMI calculator range). The loan provider decides the final amount from your income, credit score and existing obligations.

What is the EMI on a ₹5 lakh personal loan at ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

Over 5 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: ICICI Bank about ₹10,621 a month at 9.99%; Punjab National Bank about ₹10,934 a month at 11.25%; Tata Capital about ₹10,869 a month at 10.99%. An illustration that leaves out fees, GST and insurance; your offered rate may be higher.

What is the EMI on a ₹50 lakh home loan at ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

Over 20 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: ICICI Bank about ₹43,391 a month at 8.50%; Punjab National Bank about ₹42,290 a month at 8.15%; Tata Capital about ₹41,822 a month at 8%. An illustration that leaves out fees, GST and insurance; your offered rate may be higher.

Can I prepay or foreclose a home loan early at ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

ICICI Bank: Nil for floating-rate home loans; fixed-rate not stated. Punjab National Bank: not published. Tata Capital: No prepayment charge when repaid from own funds; nominal charge if others' funds used. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which loans do ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital publish rates for?

ICICI Bank: personal loan, home loan, gold loan, education loan. Punjab National Bank: personal loan, home loan, education loan. Tata Capital: personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan. Based on each loan provider's own website, checked 12 October 2026.

Which is better for a car loan: ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank or Tata Capital?

Punjab National Bank advertises the lowest starting car loan rate here, 7.60%, compared with 8.40% at ICICI Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital. See the full vehicle loan comparison for tenure, fees and EMI tables.

Are ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital regulated by the RBI?

ICICI Bank and Punjab National Bank are banks regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI); Tata Capital is a non-banking finance company registered with and regulated by the RBI. Check a loan provider's registration on the RBI website before you apply, and apply only through its official channels.

How do I compare ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital on real cost, not just the rate?

Ask each loan provider for its Key Fact Statement, then compare three numbers: the APR, the total amount you repay and the fees charged upfront, such as processing fee, documentation charge and insurance. The loan with the lower APR and the lower total repayment is the cheaper one, even when its headline rate looks higher.

Does my credit score change the rate at ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

Yes. Loan providers keep their lowest published rate for borrowers with a strong credit score, usually 750 and above, and steady income. A lower score or a short work history usually means a higher rate, a higher processing fee or a smaller loan amount.

Are the rates on this page the rate I will get?

No. They are the rates the loan providers publish, usually a range or a starting rate. Your approved rate depends on your credit score, income, loan amount, tenure and, for secured loans, the asset. Always read the Key Fact Statement before you sign.

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