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Axis Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital: Vehicle Loan Comparison

By KhatuLoans Editorial Team, edited by Hemant Kumar · Figures checked · Information only, not a loan provider

For a car loan, Punjab National Bank advertises the lowest starting rate here (7.60%), versus 8.90% at Axis Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital. Axis Bank allows the longer maximum tenure (up to 8 years (per axis bank car loan calculator)). 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 4 October 2026.

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

DetailAxis BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
Loan provider typePrivate bankPublic sector bankNBFC
Legal nameAxis BankPunjab National BankTata Capital Ltd
Vehicle loans with a published rateCar loan, Two-wheeler loanCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Electric car loanCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Commercial vehicle loan
Car loan: published rate8.90% - 11.70%From 7.60%up to 9.70% floating, CIBIL-basedFrom 9.49% p.a.
Car loan: maximum tenureUp to 8 years (per Axis Bank car loan calculator)84 months84 months (product page); rates page calculator shows 72 months
Two-wheeler loan: published rate10% - 28%From 10.00%Power Ride; 10.85% salaried; 11.35% othersFrom 12.5% p.a.
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenure12-48 months (superbikes 12-60 months)60 EMIs (scooters/motorcycles)60 months
Official websiteaxis.bank.inpnb.bank.intatacapital.com

Axis Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting car loan rates as published: Axis Bank from 8.90%, Punjab National Bank from 7.60% and Tata Capital from 9.49%. Punjab National Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. Axis Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 8 years (per axis bank car loan calculator)).

DetailAxis BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
ProductAxis Bank Car LoanPNB Car LoanNew Car Loan
Published rate8.90% - 11.70%From 7.60%up to 9.70% floating, CIBIL-basedFrom 9.49% p.a.
Rate basisLinked to 1-year MCLR (8.90%) for tenures up to 36 monthsRLLR-linked (floating); fixed option availableFixed and floating options
Maximum tenureUp to 8 years (per Axis Bank car loan calculator)84 months84 months (product page); rates page calculator shows 72 months
Maximum fundingUp to 100% of on-road price85% of on-road price (90% with manufacturer tie-ups); individuals up to Rs 100 lakhUp to 100% on-road; loan up to Rs 5 crore
Processing feeUp to 2% of loan + GST; documentation Rs 700 + GST0.25% of loan (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 1,500); nil documentationUp to 2.95% of loan amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedFloating: nil; fixed: 2% on amount prepaid (exceptions apply)6% of principal outstanding within 12 months; 5% after 12 months (same for part-prepayment)
Other terms publishedNot published
  • 7.60% for women borrowers and e-vehicles
  • Digi Car Loan online option
  • Reimbursement for recently bought cars
  • Documentation charge up to Rs 1,999
Official sourceaxis.bank.inpnb.bank.in
pnb.bank.in
pnb.bank.in
tatacapital.com
tatacapital.com

EMI illustration: ₹10 lakh over 60 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Axis Bank8.90%₹20,710₹2,42,591₹12,42,591
Punjab National Bank7.60%₹20,086₹2,05,130₹12,05,130
Tata Capital9.49%₹20,997₹2,59,818₹12,59,818

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.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (60 months)

Loan amountAxis Bank (8.90%)Punjab National Bank (7.60%)Tata Capital (9.49%)
₹5 lakh₹10,355₹10,043₹10,498
₹10 lakh₹20,710₹20,086₹20,997
₹15 lakh₹31,065₹30,128₹31,495
₹20 lakh₹41,420₹40,171₹41,994

Read the full guide: Car loan · EMI calculator

Axis Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital two-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting two-wheeler loan rates as published: Axis Bank from 10%, Punjab National Bank from 10% and Tata Capital from 12.50%. Axis Bank and Punjab National Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. Punjab National Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (60 emis (scooters/motorcycles)).

DetailAxis BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
ProductAxis Bank Two Wheeler LoanPNB Saarthi / PNB Power Ride (women)Two-Wheeler Loan
Published rate10% - 28%From 10.00%Power Ride; 10.85% salaried; 11.35% othersFrom 12.5% p.a.
Rate basisNot publishedRLLR-linkedFixed
Maximum tenure12-48 months (superbikes 12-60 months)60 EMIs (scooters/motorcycles)60 months
Maximum fundingUp to 100% of on-road price90% (salaried, salary via PNB) or 75% of cost; max Rs 1.5 lakh (Rs 10 lakh for 200cc+)Up to 100% for loans up to Rs 2.85 lakh; up to Rs 15 lakh for premium/superbikes
Processing feeNot published0.50% of loan (min Rs 500, max Rs 1,000)Up to 4% + taxes
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedNilForeclosure 5% of principal outstanding; part-prepayment 5% of amount
Other terms published
  • 0.50% lower rate on electric two-wheelers
  • Loans from Rs 25,001
  • PNB Power Ride: lower rate for women
  • Bounce charge Rs 600
  • Penal charge 3% per month on overdue amount
Official sourceaxis.bank.inpnb.bank.in
pnb.bank.in
pnb.bank.in
tatacapital.com

EMI illustration: ₹1 lakh over 36 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Axis Bank10%₹3,227₹16,162₹1,16,162
Punjab National Bank10%₹3,227₹16,162₹1,16,162
Tata Capital12.50%₹3,345₹20,433₹1,20,433

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.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (36 months)

Loan amountAxis Bank (10%)Punjab National Bank (10%)Tata Capital (12.50%)
₹0.5 lakh₹1,613₹1,613₹1,673
₹1 lakh₹3,227₹3,227₹3,345
₹1.5 lakh₹4,840₹4,840₹5,018

Read the full guide: Two-wheeler loan · EMI calculator

Axis Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital used car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting used car loan rates as published: Punjab National Bank from 9.45% and Tata Capital from 10.49%. Punjab National Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. Tata Capital lists the longer maximum tenure (72 months). Axis Bank does not publish a used car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailAxis BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
ProductAxis Bank Used Car LoanPNB Car Loan (used vehicles)Used Car Loan
Published rateNot publishedFrom 9.45% floating / 10.45% fixedFrom 10.49% p.a.
Rate basisNot publishedRLLR-linked (floating) or fixedReducing balance; fixed EMI
Maximum tenureUp to 60 months (per Axis Bank calculator)60 months72 months
Maximum fundingUp to 100% of the used car's value75% of vehicle value (25% margin); vehicle up to 3 years oldUp to 95% of car value (100% on select cars); loan up to Rs 50 lakh
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedUp to 2.95% of loan amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedFloating: nil; fixed: 2% on amount prepaid6% of principal outstanding within 12 months; 5% after 12 months (same for part-prepayment)
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Vehicle must be max 3 years old
  • Car up to 10 years old at loan maturity
  • Valuation fee Rs 750
  • An older Tata Capital page states rates from 15%, 1.75% fee and 7%/6%/5% foreclosure; the rates-and-charges page is used here
Official sourceaxis.bank.inpnb.bank.in
pnb.bank.in
tatacapital.com
tatacapital.com

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 48 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Punjab National Bank9.45%₹12,550₹1,02,382₹6,02,382
Tata Capital10.49%₹12,799₹1,14,365₹6,14,365

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.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (48 months)

Loan amountPunjab National Bank (9.45%)Tata Capital (10.49%)
₹3 lakh₹7,530₹7,680
₹5 lakh₹12,550₹12,799
₹8 lakh₹20,079₹20,479

Read the full guide: Used car loan · EMI calculator

Axis Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital electric car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Punjab National Bank publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Axis Bank and Tata Capital do not publish an electric car loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailAxis BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
ProductNot publishedPNB Green Car (E-Vehicle) LoanNot published
Published rateNot publishedFrom 7.60%Not published
Rate basisNot publishedRLLR-linkedNot published
Maximum tenureNot published120 EMIs (10 years)Not published
Maximum fundingNot published90% of on-road price (10% margin), or nil margin on ex-showroom priceNot published
Processing feeNot publishedNilNot published
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedNilNot published
Other terms publishedNot published
  • New electric cars for personal use
  • Nil documentation charges
Not published
Official sourceNot publishedpnb.bank.in
pnb.bank.in
Not published

Read the full guide: Electric car loan

Axis Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs Tata Capital commercial vehicle loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Tata Capital publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Axis Bank and Punjab National Bank do not publish a commercial vehicle loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailAxis BankPunjab National BankTata Capital
ProductAxis Bank New Commercial Vehicle & Construction Equipment LoanNot publishedCommercial Vehicle Loan (new and used)
Published rateNot publishedNot publishedFrom 12% p.a.page meta description
Maximum tenureNot publishedNot publishedIMHCV up to 72 months; SLCV and buses up to 60 months
Maximum fundingNot publishedNot publishedIMHCV up to 100% of ex-showroom; SLCV up to 94% of on-road; buses up to 100% of on-road
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedAs per sanction letter
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedNot published4% of outstanding or Rs 5,000, whichever higher (excl. GST), with 30 days notice
Other terms published
  • Separate used commercial vehicle loan also offered
Not published
  • Trucks, buses, tippers, pickups, special-application vehicles
  • Body funding available
  • Used CV refinance, top-up and balance transfer
Official sourceaxis.bank.in
axis.bank.in
Not publishedtatacapital.com
tatacapital.com

Read the full guide: Commercial vehicle loan

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

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

  • Car loan, lower starting rate: Punjab National Bank (7.60%) versus 8.90% at Axis Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: Axis Bank and Punjab National Bank (10%) versus 12.50% at Tata Capital.
  • Car loan, longer maximum tenure: Axis Bank (up to 8 years (per axis bank car loan calculator)). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Two-wheeler loan, longer maximum tenure: Punjab National Bank (60 emis (scooters/motorcycles)). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Used car loan, longer maximum tenure: Tata Capital (72 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.

Bank type and how each loan provider sets its rate

Axis Bank is a private bank, Punjab National Bank is a public sector bank and Tata Capital is a nbfc.

What the loan providers' own pages say about how their rates are set:

  • Axis Bank car loan: Linked to 1-year MCLR (8.90%) for tenures up to 36 months.
  • Punjab National Bank car loan: RLLR-linked (floating); fixed option available.
  • Punjab National Bank two-wheeler loan: RLLR-linked.
  • Punjab National Bank used car loan: RLLR-linked (floating) or fixed.
  • Punjab National Bank electric car loan: RLLR-linked.
  • Tata Capital car loan: Fixed and floating options.
  • Tata Capital two-wheeler loan: Fixed.
  • Tata Capital used car loan: Reducing balance; fixed EMI.

Banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) publish rates in different ways: some give a range, some only a starting rate and some only a maximum. That is why this page compares like with like and marks every gap as not published instead of guessing.

About Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital

Axis Bank

Private bank

Private-sector bank offering new and used car, two-wheeler, commercial vehicle and tractor loans, with up to 100% on-road funding on new cars.

Lowest published starting rate: 8.90% (Car loan)

Punjab National Bank

Public sector bank

Public sector bank with RLLR-linked vehicle loans, low capped processing fees and rate concessions for women and electric vehicles.

Lowest published starting rate: 7.60% (Car loan)

Tata Capital

NBFC · Tata Capital Ltd

Tata Group's diversified NBFC; absorbed Tata Motors Finance (CV/PV financier for Tata Motors) in May 2025

Lowest published starting rate: 9.49% (Car loan)

What to check before you choose a vehicle loan

  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. Ask about pre-closure charges. Fixed-rate vehicle loans often carry charges for paying early; floating-rate loans to individuals cannot.
  4. Check what is bundled. Insurance, extended warranty or accessories added to the loan raise the amount you pay interest on. You are free to buy insurance elsewhere.
  5. Confirm the hypothecation. The loan provider's name is noted on the registration certificate. After the last EMI, collect the NOC and have it removed at the RTO.

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 4 October 2026 and list the pages used.

Method: we list only figures we could find on the loan provider's official pages. A blank means the loan provider does not publish that figure, 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 for a car loan: Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank or Tata Capital?

For a car loan, Punjab National Bank advertises the lowest starting rate here (7.60%), versus 8.90% at Axis Bank and 9.49% at Tata Capital. Axis Bank allows the longer maximum tenure (up to 8 years (per axis bank car loan calculator)). 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 4 October 2026. The better choice depends on your profile, the loan amount and the fees in your offer letter.

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

Punjab National Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Axis Bank 8.90%, Punjab National Bank 7.60% and Tata Capital 9.49% (checked 4 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the loan provider's approval.

What is the processing fee on a car loan at Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

Axis Bank: Up to 2% of loan + GST; documentation Rs 700 + GST. Punjab National Bank: 0.25% of loan (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 1,500); nil documentation. Tata Capital: Up to 2.95% of loan amount. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

What is the maximum car loan tenure at Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

Axis Bank: up to 8 years (per axis bank car loan calculator). Punjab National Bank: 84 months. Tata Capital: 84 months (product page); rates page calculator shows 72 months.

What is the EMI on a ₹10 lakh car loan at Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

Over 60 months at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Axis Bank about ₹20,710 a month at 8.90%; Punjab National Bank about ₹20,086 a month at 7.60%; Tata Capital about ₹20,997 a month at 9.49%. This is an illustration that leaves out fees, GST and insurance. Your offered rate may be higher.

How much of the vehicle price can I borrow on a car loan from Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital?

Axis Bank: Up to 100% of on-road price. Punjab National Bank: 85% of on-road price (90% with manufacturer tie-ups); individuals up to Rs 100 lakh. Tata Capital: Up to 100% on-road; loan up to Rs 5 crore. Funding is usually profile-based, so the loan provider decides the final amount.

What other terms do Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank and Tata Capital publish for a car loan?

Punjab National Bank: 7.60% for women borrowers and e-vehicles; Digi Car Loan online option; Reimbursement for recently bought cars. Tata Capital: Documentation charge up to Rs 1,999. Check each loan provider's page for eligibility and documents before you apply.

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

Axis Bank: not published. Punjab National Bank: Floating: nil; fixed: 2% on amount prepaid (exceptions apply). Tata Capital: 6% of principal outstanding within 12 months; 5% after 12 months (same for part-prepayment). Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

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

Axis Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan. Punjab National Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, electric car loan. Tata Capital: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, commercial vehicle loan. Based on each loan provider's own website, checked 4 October 2026.

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 vehicle. Always read the Key Fact Statement before you sign.

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