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Chola vs IndusInd Bank vs Mahindra Finance: Vehicle Loan Comparison

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

There is no vehicle loan product for which Chola, IndusInd Bank and Mahindra Finance all publish a rate on their own websites, so they cannot be ranked on rate alone. This page lists what each one publishes (figures checked 4 October 2026) so you can compare fees, tenure and pre-closure terms directly.

Chola vs IndusInd Bank vs Mahindra Finance at a glance

DetailCholaIndusInd BankMahindra Finance
Loan provider typeNBFCPrivate bankNBFC
Legal nameCholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (Chola)IndusInd BankMahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Mahindra Finance)
Vehicle loans with a published rateCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Three-wheeler loan, Tractor loanNot publishedCar loan, Used car loan, Three-wheeler loan, Tractor loan, Commercial vehicle loan
Official websitecholamandalam.comindusind.bank.inmahindrafinance.com

Chola vs IndusInd Bank vs Mahindra Finance car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting car loan rates as published: Chola from 9% and Mahindra Finance from 8%. Mahindra Finance is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. IndusInd Bank does not publish a car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailCholaIndusInd BankMahindra Finance
ProductNew Car LoanNew Car LoanCar Loan (also separate Utility Vehicle Loan)
Published rate9% - 20% p.a.car; MUV 9% - 20%Not published8% - 25% p.a.policy range, new assets
Rate basisFixedNot publishedPolicy allows fixed, floating or hybrid; car loan FAQ quotes on flat-rate basis
Maximum tenureNot published60 months (up to 7 years in some cases)5 years
Maximum fundingUp to 100% on-roadUp to 100%* of car valueUp to 100% of ex-showroom value
Processing fee0.5% - 2.5% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,500Not publishedUp to 2% of sanction amount (stated for non-Mahindra cars); not stated for Mahindra cars
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot published6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months)
Other terms published
  • In-principle sanction at customer's place
  • Low down payment
  • Can also finance insurance and registration
  • Doorstep documentation
  • Finances most passenger and multi-utility vehicles across brands
  • No collateral security required
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
indusind.bank.inmahindrafinance.com
media.mahindrafinance.com
mahindrafinance.com

EMI illustration: ₹10 lakh over 60 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Chola9%₹20,758₹2,45,501₹12,45,501
Mahindra Finance8%₹20,276₹2,16,584₹12,16,584

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 amountChola (9%)Mahindra Finance (8%)
₹5 lakh₹10,379₹10,138
₹10 lakh₹20,758₹20,276
₹15 lakh₹31,138₹30,415
₹20 lakh₹41,517₹40,553

Read the full guide: Car loan · EMI calculator

Chola vs IndusInd Bank vs Mahindra Finance two-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Chola publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. IndusInd Bank and Mahindra Finance do not publish a two-wheeler loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailCholaIndusInd BankMahindra Finance
ProductTwo Wheeler Loan (new only)Two Wheeler LoanNot published
Published rate15% - 28% p.a.Not publishedNot published
Rate basisFixedNot publishedNot published
Maximum tenureNot published36 months (normal bikes); 60 months (high-end bikes)Not published
Maximum fundingUp to 100% of bike valueUp to 95% of on-road priceNot published
Processing fee0.75% - 5% + sourcing fee Rs 500 - 2,500Not publishedNot published
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot publishedNot published
Other terms published
  • No funding of used two-wheelers
  • Rural and semi-urban focus
  • Processing within 4 hours
Not published
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
indusind.bank.inNot published

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

Chola vs IndusInd Bank vs Mahindra Finance used car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting used car loan rates as published: Chola from 15% and Mahindra Finance from 8%. Mahindra Finance is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. IndusInd Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (84 months*). IndusInd Bank does not publish a used car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailCholaIndusInd BankMahindra Finance
ProductUsed Car LoanPre-Owned Car LoanUsed Car Loan
Published rate15% - 28% p.a.MUV 14% - 28%Not published8% - 25% p.a.policy range, pre-owned assets
Rate basisFixedNot publishedNot published
Maximum tenure5 years84 months*5 years
Maximum fundingUp to 100%*Up to 100%* financeUp to 90% of car value
Processing fee0.5% - 3.25% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,500Not publishedUp to 2% of sanction amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot published6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months)
Other terms published
  • Instant approval
  • Valuation and inspection report required
  • Car must be under 10 years old
  • Car age plus loan term capped at 8-10 years
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
indusind.bank.inmahindrafinance.com
media.mahindrafinance.com
mahindrafinance.com

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 48 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Chola15%₹13,915₹1,67,938₹6,67,938
Mahindra Finance8%₹12,206₹85,910₹5,85,910

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 amountChola (15%)Mahindra Finance (8%)
₹3 lakh₹8,349₹7,324
₹5 lakh₹13,915₹12,206
₹8 lakh₹22,265₹19,530

Read the full guide: Used car loan · EMI calculator

Chola vs IndusInd Bank vs Mahindra Finance three-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting three-wheeler loan rates as published: Chola from 21% and Mahindra Finance from 8%. Mahindra Finance is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. IndusInd Bank does not publish a three-wheeler loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailCholaIndusInd BankMahindra Finance
ProductThree Wheeler LoansNot publishedThree-Wheeler Loan
Published rateNew non-EV 21% - 28%; used non-EV 25% - 28% p.a.Not published8% - 25% p.a.policy range, 3-wheelers
Rate basisFixedNot publishedNot published
Maximum tenureNot publishedNot published4 years
Maximum fundingNot publishedNot publishedBased on vehicle and customer profile
Processing feeNew 1.5% - 3.5%; used 1% - 2.5% + sourcing feeNot publishedNot published
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot published6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months)
Other terms published
  • Rural and semi-urban focus
Not published
  • Auto-rickshaws, tempos and e-rickshaws
  • No collateral security required
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
Not publishedmahindrafinance.com
media.mahindrafinance.com
mahindrafinance.com

EMI illustration: ₹3 lakh over 36 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Chola21%₹11,303₹1,06,891₹4,06,891
Mahindra Finance8%₹9,401₹38,433₹3,38,433

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 amountChola (21%)Mahindra Finance (8%)
₹2 lakh₹7,535₹6,267
₹3 lakh₹11,303₹9,401
₹5 lakh₹18,838₹15,668

Read the full guide: Three-wheeler loan

Chola vs IndusInd Bank vs Mahindra Finance tractor loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting tractor loan rates as published: Chola from 12% and Mahindra Finance from 8%. Mahindra Finance is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. IndusInd Bank does not publish a tractor loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailCholaIndusInd BankMahindra Finance
ProductTractor & Farm Equipment LoansTractor and Farm Equipment FinanceTractor Loan
Published rateNew 12% - 28%; used 17% - 28% p.a.Not published8% - 25% p.a.policy range, new/pre-owned assets
Rate basisFixedNot publishedNot published
Maximum tenureNot published60 months5 years (6-60 months)
Maximum fundingNot publishedNot publishedNo fixed minimum or maximum amount
Processing feeNew 0.25% - 2%; used 0.75% - 3.25% + sourcing feeNot publishedUp to 2% of sanction amount (farm equipment)
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot published6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months)
Other terms published
  • New, used and refinance
  • Harvesters, trolleys, rotavators, power tillers
  • Repayment based on crop patterns
  • Salaried and self-employed eligible; land documents required
  • No land mortgage required
  • Approval within 2 working days
  • Mahindra and Swaraj tractors
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
indusind.bank.inmahindrafinance.com
media.mahindrafinance.com
mahindrafinance.com

EMI illustration: ₹8 lakh over 60 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Chola12%₹17,796₹2,67,733₹10,67,733
Mahindra Finance8%₹16,221₹1,73,267₹9,73,267

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 amountChola (12%)Mahindra Finance (8%)
₹5 lakh₹11,122₹10,138
₹8 lakh₹17,796₹16,221
₹12 lakh₹26,693₹24,332

Read the full guide: Tractor loan

Chola vs IndusInd Bank vs Mahindra Finance commercial vehicle loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Mahindra Finance publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Chola lists the longer maximum tenure (84 months (new)). Chola and IndusInd Bank do not publish a commercial vehicle loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailCholaIndusInd BankMahindra Finance
ProductCommercial Vehicle Loan (new and used)Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equipment LoanCommercial Vehicle Loan
Published rateNew: HCV/LCV 9% - 18%, MLCV 11% - 20%; Used: HCV 12% - 28%, LCV 14% - 28%, MLCV 15% - 28% p.a.Not published8% - 25% p.a.policy range, new/pre-owned assets
Rate basisFixedNot publishedMonthly reducing balance (per product page)
Maximum tenure84 months (new)59 months60 months new; 36 months used
Maximum fundingUp to 100% (new)Up to 90% of on-road price (new); 90% of market value (used)Not published
Processing feeNew 0.25% - 2%; used 0.25% - 3.25% (by segment) + sourcing feeNot publishedUp to 2% of sanction amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot published6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months)
Other terms published
  • LCV, ILCV, MHCV, HCV
  • Construction equipment loans also offered (new 9% - 18%, used 12% - 28%)
  • Any brand, any model
  • Disbursal within 48 hours
  • New and used CV/CE
  • New and used CVs and construction equipment
  • Used CVs up to 15 years old; used CE up to 10 years old
  • No collateral security required
Official sourcecholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
indusind.bank.inmahindrafinance.com
media.mahindrafinance.com
mahindrafinance.com

Read the full guide: Commercial vehicle loan

Which is better: Chola, IndusInd Bank or Mahindra Finance?

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

  • Used car loan, longer maximum tenure: IndusInd Bank (84 months*). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Commercial vehicle loan, longer maximum tenure: Chola (84 months (new)). 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

Chola and Mahindra Finance are nbfcs and IndusInd Bank is a private bank.

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

  • Chola car loan: Fixed.
  • Chola two-wheeler loan: Fixed.
  • Chola used car loan: Fixed.
  • Chola electric two- and three-wheeler loan: Fixed.
  • Chola three-wheeler loan: Fixed.
  • Chola tractor loan: Fixed.
  • Chola commercial vehicle loan: Fixed.
  • Mahindra Finance car loan: Policy allows fixed, floating or hybrid; car loan FAQ quotes on flat-rate basis.

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 Chola, IndusInd Bank and Mahindra Finance

Chola

NBFC · Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (Chola)

Murugappa Group's vehicle-finance-led NBFC with a large rural and semi-urban branch network

Lowest published starting rate: 9% (Car loan)

IndusInd Bank

Private bank

Private bank with a large vehicle-finance book spanning cars, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, construction equipment and tractors; it does not publish rate cards on its product pages and prices each loan individually.

Mahindra Finance

NBFC · Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Mahindra Finance)

Mahindra Group vehicle financier focused on rural and semi-urban India; finances Mahindra UVs/tractors and other brands

Lowest published starting rate: 8% (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 vehicle loan: Chola, IndusInd Bank or Mahindra Finance?

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 Chola, IndusInd Bank and Mahindra Finance publish rates for?

Chola: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, three-wheeler loan, tractor loan. IndusInd Bank: no published rate found. Mahindra Finance: car loan, used car loan, three-wheeler loan, tractor 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.

Does KhatuLoans lend money or charge for this comparison?

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