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IDFC FIRST 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

On a personal loan, IDFC FIRST Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 9.99%, against 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10.99% at Tata Capital. For a car loan, Punjab National Bank starts lowest (7.60%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital. The page also compares 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: IDFC FIRST Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital

  • On a personal loan, IDFC FIRST Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 9.99%, against 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10.99% at Tata Capital.
  • For a car loan, Punjab National Bank starts lowest (7.60%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital.
  • On a two-wheeler loan, IDFC FIRST Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 9%, against 10% at Punjab National Bank and 12.50% at Tata Capital.
  • All of them publish a numeric starting rate for: personal loan, car loan and two-wheeler loan. That is the part of this page you can rank like for like.
  • No numeric starting rate on the loan provider's own site: IDFC FIRST Bank for home loan. We show "Not published" instead of estimating.
  • 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 IDFC FIRST Bank if you want

  • The lower published starting personal loan rate (9.99%)
  • The lower published starting two-wheeler loan rate (9%)

Pick Punjab National Bank if you want

  • The lower published starting car loan rate (7.60%)

Where Tata Capital stands

No clear edge on the published figures we could compare. Check the product sections below and the Key Fact Statement.

Personal loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
IDFC FIRST Bank9.99% ✓
Punjab National Bank11.25%
Tata Capital10.99%
Car loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
IDFC FIRST Bank8.99%
Punjab National Bank7.60% ✓
Tata Capital9.49%
Two-wheeler loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
IDFC FIRST Bank9% ✓
Punjab National Bank10%
Tata Capital12.50%

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

IDFC FIRST Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital at a glance

DetailIDFC FIRST BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Loan provider typePrivate bankPublic sector bankNBFC
Legal nameIDFC FIRST Bank LimitedPunjab National BankTata Capital Limited
Loan types with a published ratePersonal loan, Loan against property, Business 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 tenure60 months (min 9 months)Salaried 72 EMIs (defence 60); self-employed 60 EMIs or age 6572 months
Home loan: published rateNot stated as current rate (page shows indicative 7.75% p.a. comparison)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 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed30 years incl. moratorium (construction/purchase/land)30 years
Official websiteidfcfirstbank.compnb.bank.intatacapital.com

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

Starting personal loan rates as published: IDFC FIRST Bank from 9.99%, Punjab National Bank from 11.25% and Tata Capital from 10.99%. IDFC FIRST Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Punjab National Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (salaried 72 emis (defence 60); self-employed 60 emis or age 65).

DetailIDFC FIRST 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 basisReducing balanceNot publishedNot published
Loan amount₹50,000 to ₹15 lakhSalaried up to 24x gross monthly salary capped Rs 20 lakh₹75,000 (EMI calculator range) to ₹35,00,000 (EMI calculator range)
Maximum tenure60 months (min 9 months)Salaried 72 EMIs (defence 60); self-employed 60 EMIs or age 6572 months
Processing fee0% to 3.5% of loan amount (incl. GST)Not publishedUp to 5% of loan amount + GST
Prepayment / foreclosureZero foreclosure chargesNilPart-prepayment: nil up to 25% of disbursed amount; 6.5% within 12 months of first disbursal, 4.5% after
Eligibility (as published)Age 21-60; CIBIL 710 or above; salaried or self-employedSalaried: 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
  • Zero foreclosure charges
  • Tenure 9 to 60 months
  • Disbursal in as little as 10 minutes after approval
  • Multiple on-demand loans within approved offer
  • 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 sourceidfcfirst.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
IDFC FIRST 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

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

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

Starting home loan rates as published: 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. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed). IDFC FIRST Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailIDFC FIRST BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rateNot stated as current rate (page shows indicative 7.75% p.a. comparison)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, repo-linkedNot publishedFixed and floating options; benchmark (RLLR/MCLR) mentioned generally
Loan amount₹5 lakh (FAQ) to ₹10 croreNeed 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 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed30 years incl. moratorium (construction/purchase/land)30 years
Processing feeCalculated on loan amount plus GST; percentage not statedNot publishedUp to 3% of loan amount + GST
Prepayment / foreclosureNo foreclosure charges on floating-rate loans; floating-to-fixed switch 0.1% of sanctioned amount or ₹10,000, whichever…Not publishedNo prepayment charge when repaid from own funds; nominal charge if others' funds used
Eligibility (as published)Salaried 21-60, 3 yrs experience, min income ₹1 lakh p.a.; self-employed 23-70, 4 yrs business continuity, min income ₹1.5 lakh…Individuals 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
  • Digital application
  • Up to 100% top-up at same rate as balance transfers
  • Tenure up to 32 years
  • 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 sourceidfcfirst.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
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

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

Starting loan against property rates as published: IDFC FIRST Bank from 8.75% and Tata Capital from 9%. IDFC FIRST Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 25 years). Punjab National Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailIDFC FIRST BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rate8.75% p.a. (per page title)Not 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 ₹15 croreRs 2.00 lakh to Rs 500.00 lakhUp to Rs. 10 crore
Maximum tenureUp to 25 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 / foreclosureNot publishedNilIndividual non-business use: none. Others: foreclosure 6% of outstanding principal within 12 months, 4% after
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedSalaried 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
  • Loan up to 80% of property value
  • Up to ₹15 crore
  • Tenure up to 25 years
  • 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 sourceidfcfirst.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/loan-against-propertypnb.bank.in/loanagainstmortgage.htmltatacapital.com/loan-against-property/rates-and-charges.html

EMI illustration: ₹25 lakh over 10 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
IDFC FIRST Bank8.75%₹31,332₹12,59,803₹37,59,803
Tata Capital9%₹31,669₹13,00,273₹38,00,273

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: Loan against property

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

Starting business loan rates as published: IDFC FIRST Bank from 13% and Tata Capital from 12%. Tata Capital is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Punjab National Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (term loan up to 7 years incl. moratorium up to 6 months). Punjab National Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailIDFC FIRST BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rateStarting at 13% p.a.Competitive, linked to RLLR (Repo Rate); figure not statedStarts at 12% p.a.; self-employed 12% to 30% p.a.
Rate basisFixed for term loan; dropline overdraft interest on utilised amountRLLR (Repo linked)Primarily floating, linked to RLLR or PLR; fixed in some cases
Loan amount₹7 lakh to ₹1 croreUp to Rs 10 lakh; up to Rs 25 lakh if assessed on current account credit summationNot published
Maximum tenure48 months (min 12 months)Term loan up to 7 years incl. moratorium up to 6 months60 months
Processing feeUp to 3.5% of loan amount (term loan) plus GSTNil 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 / foreclosureNot publishedNot publishedPart-prepayment 4.5% of amount prepaid; foreclosure 4.5% of principal outstanding
Eligibility (as published)MSMEs, proprietors, partnerships, LLPs, companies; age 28-68 at maturity; turnover ₹1 crore or more; 3 years vintageValid Udyam Registration; individuals/sole proprietors in manufacturing, trading, services; no existing fund-based CC/ODCIBIL about 675+ generally needed
Other terms published
  • Collateral-free funding up to ₹1 crore
  • Tenure up to 48 months
  • Dropline overdraft option
  • Quick eligibility up to ₹75 lakh based on banking
  • 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 sourceidfcfirst.bank.in/business-banking/loans/business-loanpnb.bank.in/Digi-MSME-Loan.htmltatacapital.com/business-loan/rates-and-charges.html

Read the full guide: Business loan

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

None of these loan providers publishes a plain starting rate for a gold loan; some tie the rate to a benchmark and add a spread, which is shown in the table as published. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (60 months (bullet up to 12 months)). IDFC FIRST Bank and Punjab National Bank do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site. Tata Capital has no gold loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailIDFC FIRST BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rateStarts at 0.82% per month (range 0.82% to 1.67% per month)RLLR + 0.85% (up to Rs 10 lakh); RLLR + 0.90% (above Rs 10 lakh)Not published
Rate basisFixed, no step-upRLLR-linkedNot published
Loan amount₹25,001 to ₹75,00,000 (EMI/Monthly Interest schemes); ₹20,00,000 (Bullet)Rs 25,000 to Rs 25,00,000 per borrowerNot published
Maximum tenure60 months (Bullet up to 12 months)12 months bullet; 36 months EMINot published
Processing feeNot published0.30% of loan amount + GST or Rs 500 + GST, whichever is higherNot published
Prepayment / foreclosureNominal foreclosure fee applies; amount not statedNot publishedNot published
Eligibility (as published)Resident individuals 18-70; gold jewellery 18-22 karatIndividual resident of India; existing or new-to-bank customersNot published
Other terms published
  • Fixed rates, no step-up
  • Paperless digital onboarding
  • Disbursal up to 85% of gold value
  • Gold stored in sealed pouches in bank vaults
  • Disbursed digitally to operative account
  • Secured by pledge of gold jewellery/ornaments
  • Nil documentation charge
  • Bullet or EMI repayment
Not published
Official sourceidfcfirst.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/gold-loanpnb.bank.in/DigitalGoldLoan.htmlNot published

Read the full guide: Gold loan

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

Starting education loan rates as published: IDFC FIRST Bank from 9.50% 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.

DetailIDFC FIRST BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Published rateSecured 9.5% to 11.25% p.a.; unsecured 11.75% to 14% p.a.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 basisFloating, repo-linkedNot publishedReducing balance; fixed/floating not stated
Loan amount₹1 lakh to ₹2 crore (collateral-free up to ₹1.5 crore)Need 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 feeNil up to ₹7.5 lakh; above that up to 1.5% of loan amountNot publishedUp to 2% of loan amount (non-refundable)
Prepayment / foreclosureNil; no charge on foreclosure or part-paymentNil (Saraswati)Foreclosure: Nil; part-prepayment: Nil
Eligibility (as published)Indian nationals incl. NRIs; age 18+; admission to authorised institution; co-applicant requiredResident 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
  • Collateral-free up to ₹1.5 crore
  • Up to 100% financing of education expenses
  • Section 80E interest deduction (old regime)
  • Flexible repayment options
  • 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 sourceidfcfirst.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

IDFC FIRST Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital vehicle loans

For a car loan, Punjab National Bank starts lowest (7.60%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital. On a two-wheeler loan, IDFC FIRST Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 9%, against 10% at Punjab National Bank and 12.50% at Tata Capital.

DetailIDFC FIRST BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Car loan: published rateFrom 8.99%From 7.60%From 9.49% p.a.
Car loan: maximum tenure10 years (120 months)84 months84 months (product page); rates page calculator shows 72 months
Car loan: processing feeUp to 5% of loan amount (incl. GST)0.25% of loan (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 1,500); nil documentationUp to 2.95% of loan amount
Two-wheeler loan: published rateFrom 9%From 10.00%From 12.5% p.a.
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenure60 months60 EMIs (scooters/motorcycles)60 months
Two-wheeler loan: processing feeUp to 5% (product page advertises zero processing fees)0.50% of loan (min Rs 500, max Rs 1,000)Up to 4% + taxes

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

Which is better: IDFC FIRST 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: IDFC FIRST Bank (9.99%) versus 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10.99% at Tata Capital.
  • Car loan, lower starting rate: Punjab National Bank (7.60%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: IDFC FIRST Bank (9%) versus 10% at Punjab National Bank and 12.50% at Tata Capital.
  • Personal loan, longer maximum tenure: Punjab National Bank (salaried 72 emis (defence 60); self-employed 60 emis or age 65). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Home loan, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (up to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Loan against property, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (up to 25 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.
  • Gold loan, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (60 months (bullet up to 12 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

IDFC FIRST 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:

  • IDFC FIRST Bank personal loan: Reducing balance.
  • IDFC FIRST Bank home loan: Floating, repo-linked.
  • 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 IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital

IDFC FIRST Bank

Private bank · IDFC FIRST Bank Limited

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

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 8.75% (Loan against property)

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
IDFC FIRST 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: IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank or Tata Capital?

On a personal loan, IDFC FIRST Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 9.99%, against 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10.99% at Tata Capital. For a car loan, Punjab National Bank starts lowest (7.60%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital. The page also compares 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 IDFC FIRST Bank: which should I pick for a loan?

Order does not change the comparison, so IDFC FIRST Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital and Tata Capital vs Punjab National Bank vs IDFC FIRST 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: IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank or Tata Capital?

IDFC FIRST Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: IDFC FIRST 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 IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

IDFC FIRST Bank: 0% to 3.5% of loan amount (incl. GST). 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: IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank or Tata Capital?

Tata Capital has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: 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 IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

IDFC FIRST Bank: Calculated on loan amount plus GST; percentage not stated. 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 IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

IDFC FIRST Bank: up to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed. Punjab National Bank: 30 years incl. moratorium (construction/purchase/land). Tata Capital: 30 years.

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

IDFC FIRST Bank: ₹50,000 to ₹15 lakh. 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 IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

Over 5 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: IDFC FIRST 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 IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

Over 20 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: 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 IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

IDFC FIRST Bank: No foreclosure charges on floating-rate loans; floating-to-fixed switch 0.1% of sanctioned amount or ₹10,000, whichever…. 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 IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital publish rates for?

IDFC FIRST Bank: personal loan, loan against property, business 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: IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank or Tata Capital?

For a car loan, Punjab National Bank starts lowest (7.60%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital. See the full vehicle loan comparison for tenure, fees and EMI tables.

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

IDFC FIRST 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 IDFC FIRST 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 IDFC FIRST 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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