Bajaj Finance vs Canara Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank at a glance
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Canara Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan provider type | NBFC | Public sector bank | Private bank |
| Legal name | Bajaj Finance Ltd | Canara Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
| Vehicle loans with a published rate | Car loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Three-wheeler loan | Car loan, Two-wheeler loan, Electric car loan | Not published |
| Official website | bajajfinserv.in | canarabank.bank.in | kotak.bank.in |
Bajaj Finance vs Canara Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank car loan: rate, fees and tenure
Only Bajaj Finance and Canara Bank publish a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Bajaj Finance lists the longer maximum tenure (12-96 months). Kotak Mahindra Bank does not publish a car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Canara Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | New Car Finance | Canara Vehicle (4-Wheeler) | Kotak Car Loan (via Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd) |
| Published rate | Up to 12.25% p.a. | 7.50% - 10.70% | Not published |
| Rate basis | Not published | RLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00% w.e.f. 12.03.2026); rate by credit risk grade | Not published |
| Maximum tenure | 12-96 months | 84 months | 12 - 84 months |
| Maximum funding | Up to 100% of on-road price; loans up to Rs 10 crore | Up to 90% (margin 10% up to ₹10 lakh; 10-15% ₹10-25 lakh; 20% above ₹25 lakh) | Up to 100% of car value; min loan Rs 1 lakh |
| Processing fee | Up to 2.95% of loan amount (incl. taxes) | 0.25% (min ₹1,000, max ₹5,000) + GST; 100% waiver 01.10.2026-31.12.2026 (Retail Loan Festival) | Not published |
| Pre-closure / prepayment | Foreclosure up to 4.72% (incl. taxes) of outstanding, after 24 months with no bounces; part-prepayment up to 4.72% of principal prepaid | No pre-payment penalty | Prepayment allowed after 6 months, fee on outstanding as per agreement |
| Other terms published | Not published |
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| Official source | bajajfinserv.in bajajfinserv.in bajajfinserv.in | canarabank.bank.in canarabank.bank.in | kotak.bank.in kotak.bank.in |
Read the full guide: Car loan · EMI calculator
Bajaj Finance vs Canara Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank two-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure
Only Bajaj Finance and Canara Bank publish a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Kotak Mahindra Bank does not publish a two-wheeler loan rate on its website, so none is shown.
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Canara Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Two-Wheeler Finance | Canara Vehicle (2-Wheeler) | Kotak Two-Wheeler Loan (via Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd) |
| Published rate | Up to 24.25% p.a. | 10.10% - 15.00% | Not published |
| Rate basis | Not published | RLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00%); rate by credit risk grade | Not published |
| Maximum tenure | Not published | Not published | 12 - 36 months |
| Maximum funding | Up to 100% of on-road price (promotional text) | Not published | Up to 95% of on-road price |
| Processing fee | Up to 5% of loan amount (incl. taxes) | Not published | Not published |
| Pre-closure / prepayment | Foreclosure up to 4.72% (incl. taxes) of outstanding; part-prepayment up to 4.72% of principal prepaid | Not published | Not published |
| Other terms published |
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| Official source | bajajfinserv.in bajajfinserv.in | canarabank.bank.in | kotak.bank.in |
Read the full guide: Two-wheeler loan · EMI calculator
Bajaj Finance vs Canara Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank used car loan: rate, fees and tenure
Only Bajaj Finance publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Bajaj Finance lists the longer maximum tenure (12-84 months). Canara Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank do not publish a used car loan rate on their website, so none is shown.
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Canara Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Used Car Finance | Canara Vehicle (pre-owned 4-wheeler) | Not published |
| Published rate | 10% - 18.25% p.a. | Not published | Not published |
| Rate basis | Not published | RLLR-linked (no separate pre-owned rate published) | Not published |
| Maximum tenure | 12-84 months | 60 months | Not published |
| Maximum funding | Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 crore | 50% (minimum margin 50%); max ₹50 lakh | Not published |
| Processing fee | Up to 2.95% of loan amount (incl. taxes) | 0.25% (min ₹1,000, max ₹5,000) + GST | Not published |
| Pre-closure / prepayment | Foreclosure up to 4.72% (incl. taxes) of outstanding; part-prepayment up to 4.72% of principal prepaid | No pre-payment penalty | Not published |
| Other terms published | Not published |
| Not published |
| Official source | bajajfinserv.in bajajfinserv.in | canarabank.bank.in | Not published |
Read the full guide: Used car loan · EMI calculator
Bajaj Finance vs Canara Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank electric car loan: rate, fees and tenure
Only Canara Bank publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Bajaj Finance and Kotak Mahindra Bank do not publish an electric car loan rate on their website, so none is shown.
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Canara Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Not published | Canara Green Wheels | Not published |
| Published rate | Not published | 7.45% - 10.70% | Not published |
| Rate basis | Not published | RLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00%); rate by credit risk grade | Not published |
| Maximum tenure | Not published | 84 EMIs | Not published |
| Maximum funding | Not published | Margin 15% up to ₹25 lakh; 25% above ₹25 lakh | Not published |
| Processing fee | Not published | 0.25% (min ₹1,000, max ₹5,000) + GST | Not published |
| Pre-closure / prepayment | Not published | No prepayment penalty | Not published |
| Other terms published | Not published |
| Not published |
| Official source | Not published | canarabank.bank.in canarabank.bank.in | Not published |
Read the full guide: Electric car loan
Bajaj Finance vs Canara Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank three-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure
Only Bajaj Finance publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Canara Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank do not publish a three-wheeler loan rate on their website, so none is shown.
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Canara Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Three-Wheeler Finance | Not published | Not published |
| Published rate | Up to 27.25% p.a. | Not published | Not published |
| Processing fee | Up to 5% of loan amount (incl. taxes) | Not published | Not published |
| Pre-closure / prepayment | Foreclosure up to 4.72% (incl. taxes) of outstanding; part-prepayment up to 4.72% of principal prepaid | Not published | Not published |
| Official source | bajajfinserv.in | Not published | Not published |
Read the full guide: Three-wheeler loan
Which is better: Bajaj Finance, Canara Bank or Kotak Mahindra Bank?
No loan provider is best for everyone. This is how the published figures split, product by product.
- Car loan, longer maximum tenure: Bajaj Finance (12-96 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
- Used car loan, longer maximum tenure: Bajaj Finance (12-84 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
Bajaj Finance is a nbfc, Canara Bank is a public sector bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank is a private bank.
What the loan providers' own pages say about how their rates are set:
- Bajaj Finance publishes only a ceiling for its car loan (Up to 12.25% p.a.), so it cannot be ranked on a starting rate.
- Bajaj Finance publishes only a ceiling for its two-wheeler loan (Up to 24.25% p.a.), so it cannot be ranked on a starting rate.
- Bajaj Finance publishes only a ceiling for its three-wheeler loan (Up to 27.25% p.a.), so it cannot be ranked on a starting rate.
- Canara Bank car loan: RLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00% w.e.f. 12.03.2026); rate by credit risk grade.
- Canara Bank two-wheeler loan: RLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00%); rate by credit risk grade.
- Canara Bank used car loan: RLLR-linked (no separate pre-owned rate published).
- Canara Bank electric car loan: RLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00%); rate by credit risk grade.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank tractor loan: MCLR / reference rate.
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 Bajaj Finance, Canara Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank
Bajaj Finance
NBFC · Bajaj Finance Ltd
Large diversified consumer-lending NBFC; vehicle finance alongside personal, consumer durable, home and business loans
Lowest published starting rate: 10% (Used car loan)
Canara Bank
Public sector bank
PSU loan provider pricing car loans off its repo-linked RLLR with credit-grade tiers, lower rates above ₹15 lakh and for women, and a separate green rate card for electric cars.
Lowest published starting rate: 7.45% (Electric car loan)
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Private bank
Private bank whose car and two-wheeler loans are originated through its NBFC subsidiary Kotak Mahindra Prime, with commercial vehicle and farm equipment loans offered by the bank.
What to check before you choose a vehicle loan
- 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.
- Compare APR, not the headline rate. Processing fee, documentation charges and insurance change the real cost.
- Ask about pre-closure charges. Fixed-rate vehicle loans often carry charges for paying early; floating-rate loans to individuals cannot.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bajaj Finance: bajajfinserv.in/new-car-finance-interest-rates-and-charges · bajajfinserv.in/new-car-loan · bajajfinserv.in/all-fees-and-charges · bajajfinserv.in/two-wheeler-loan-interest-rates · bajajfinserv.in/used-car-loan · bajajfinserv.in/tractor-loan
- Canara Bank: canarabank.bank.in/pages/rates-of-interest-for-retail-lending-schemes-linked-to-rllr · canarabank.bank.in/Canara-Vehicle · canarabank.bank.in/canara-green-wheels · canarabank.bank.in/pages/farm-machinery-loans · canarabank.bank.in/pages/canara-msme-vahan
- Kotak Mahindra Bank: kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/car-loan/features.html · kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/car-loan/fees-and-charges.html · kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/two-wheeler-loan/features.html · kotak.bank.in/en/business/loans/farm-equipment/features.html · kotak.bank.in/en/business/loans/farm-equipment/fees-and-charges.html · kotak.bank.in/en/business/loans/commercial-vehicle-loan/features.html
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 vehicle loan: Bajaj Finance, Canara Bank or Kotak Mahindra Bank?
These loan providers do not all publish a rate for the same vehicle loan, so they cannot be ranked on rate alone here. Compare the fees, tenure and pre-closure terms in the tables above and ask each loan provider for its Key Fact Statement.
Which vehicle loans do Bajaj Finance, Canara Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank publish rates for?
Bajaj Finance: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, three-wheeler loan. Canara Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan, electric car loan. Kotak Mahindra Bank: no published rate found. 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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