Bajaj Finance vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Punjab National Bank at a glance
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Punjab National Bank |
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| Loan provider type | NBFC | Private bank | Public sector bank |
| Legal name | Bajaj Finance Ltd | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Punjab National Bank |
| Vehicle loans with a published rate | Car loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Three-wheeler loan | Not published | Car loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Electric car loan |
| Official website | bajajfinserv.in | kotak.bank.in | pnb.bank.in |
Bajaj Finance vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Punjab National Bank car loan: rate, fees and tenure
Only Bajaj Finance and Punjab National 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 | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | New Car Finance | Kotak Car Loan (via Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd) | PNB Car Loan |
| Published rate | Up to 12.25% p.a. | Not published | From 7.60%up to 9.70% floating, CIBIL-based |
| Rate basis | Not published | Not published | RLLR-linked (floating); fixed option available |
| Maximum tenure | 12-96 months | 12 - 84 months | 84 months |
| Maximum funding | Up to 100% of on-road price; loans up to Rs 10 crore | Up to 100% of car value; min loan Rs 1 lakh | 85% of on-road price (90% with manufacturer tie-ups); individuals up to Rs 100 lakh |
| Processing fee | Up to 2.95% of loan amount (incl. taxes) | Not published | 0.25% of loan (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 1,500); nil documentation |
| 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 | Prepayment allowed after 6 months, fee on outstanding as per agreement | Floating: nil; fixed: 2% on amount prepaid (exceptions apply) |
| Other terms published | Not published |
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| Official source | bajajfinserv.in bajajfinserv.in bajajfinserv.in | kotak.bank.in kotak.bank.in | pnb.bank.in pnb.bank.in pnb.bank.in |
Read the full guide: Car loan · EMI calculator
Bajaj Finance vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Punjab National Bank two-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure
Only Bajaj Finance and Punjab National Bank publish a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Punjab National Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (60 emis (scooters/motorcycles)). Kotak Mahindra Bank does not publish a two-wheeler loan rate on its website, so none is shown.
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Two-Wheeler Finance | Kotak Two-Wheeler Loan (via Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd) | PNB Saarthi / PNB Power Ride (women) |
| Published rate | Up to 24.25% p.a. | Not published | From 10.00%Power Ride; 10.85% salaried; 11.35% others |
| Rate basis | Not published | Not published | RLLR-linked |
| Maximum tenure | Not published | 12 - 36 months | 60 EMIs (scooters/motorcycles) |
| Maximum funding | Up to 100% of on-road price (promotional text) | Up to 95% of on-road price | 90% (salaried, salary via PNB) or 75% of cost; max Rs 1.5 lakh (Rs 10 lakh for 200cc+) |
| Processing fee | Up to 5% of loan amount (incl. taxes) | Not published | 0.50% of loan (min Rs 500, max Rs 1,000) |
| Pre-closure / prepayment | Foreclosure up to 4.72% (incl. taxes) of outstanding; part-prepayment up to 4.72% of principal prepaid | Not published | Nil |
| Other terms published |
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| Official source | bajajfinserv.in bajajfinserv.in | kotak.bank.in | pnb.bank.in pnb.bank.in pnb.bank.in |
Read the full guide: Two-wheeler loan · EMI calculator
Bajaj Finance vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Punjab National Bank used car loan: rate, fees and tenure
Starting used car loan rates as published: Bajaj Finance from 10% and Punjab National Bank from 9.45%. 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. Bajaj Finance lists the longer maximum tenure (12-84 months). Kotak Mahindra Bank does not publish a used car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Used Car Finance | Not published | PNB Car Loan (used vehicles) |
| Published rate | 10% - 18.25% p.a. | Not published | From 9.45% floating / 10.45% fixed |
| Rate basis | Not published | Not published | RLLR-linked (floating) or fixed |
| Maximum tenure | 12-84 months | Not published | 60 months |
| Maximum funding | Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 crore | Not published | 75% of vehicle value (25% margin); vehicle up to 3 years old |
| Processing fee | Up to 2.95% 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 | Floating: nil; fixed: 2% on amount prepaid |
| Other terms published | Not published | Not published |
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| Official source | bajajfinserv.in bajajfinserv.in | Not published | pnb.bank.in pnb.bank.in |
EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 48 months
| Loan provider | Rate used | Monthly EMI | Total interest | Total repayable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance | 10% | ₹12,681 | ₹1,08,702 | ₹6,08,702 |
| Punjab National Bank | 9.45% | ₹12,550 | ₹1,02,382 | ₹6,02,382 |
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 amount | Bajaj Finance (10%) | Punjab National Bank (9.45%) |
|---|---|---|
| ₹3 lakh | ₹7,609 | ₹7,530 |
| ₹5 lakh | ₹12,681 | ₹12,550 |
| ₹8 lakh | ₹20,290 | ₹20,079 |
Read the full guide: Used car loan · EMI calculator
Bajaj Finance vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Punjab National Bank 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. Bajaj Finance and Kotak Mahindra Bank do not publish an electric car loan rate on their website, so none is shown.
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Punjab National Bank |
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| Product | Not published | Not published | PNB Green Car (E-Vehicle) Loan |
| Published rate | Not published | Not published | From 7.60% |
| Rate basis | Not published | Not published | RLLR-linked |
| Maximum tenure | Not published | Not published | 120 EMIs (10 years) |
| Maximum funding | Not published | Not published | 90% of on-road price (10% margin), or nil margin on ex-showroom price |
| Processing fee | Not published | Not published | Nil |
| Pre-closure / prepayment | Not published | Not published | Nil |
| Other terms published | Not published | Not published |
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| Official source | Not published | Not published | pnb.bank.in pnb.bank.in |
Read the full guide: Electric car loan
Bajaj Finance vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Punjab National 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. Kotak Mahindra Bank and Punjab National Bank do not publish a three-wheeler loan rate on their website, so none is shown.
| Detail | Bajaj Finance | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Punjab National 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, Kotak Mahindra Bank or Punjab National 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.
- 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: 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, Kotak Mahindra Bank is a private bank and Punjab National Bank is a public sector 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.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank tractor loan: MCLR / reference rate.
- 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.
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, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Punjab National 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)
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.
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)
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
- 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
- Punjab National Bank: pnb.bank.in/carloaninnerpage.html · pnb.bank.in/Retail-Advances-interst-rate-on-advances-linked-to-mclr.html · pnb.bank.in/service-charges-related-to-retail-advances.html · pnb.bank.in/pnbsaarthi.html · pnb.bank.in/PNB-GREEN-CAR-LOAN.html · pnb.bank.in/agriculture-credit-schemes.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, Kotak Mahindra Bank or Punjab National 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, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Punjab National Bank publish rates for?
Bajaj Finance: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, three-wheeler loan. Kotak Mahindra Bank: no published rate found. Punjab National Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, electric car 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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