EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) = Principal + Interest on Principal. The formula is: EMI = [P × R × (1+R)^N] / [(1+R)^N − 1], where P = Principal loan amount, R = Monthly interest rate (Annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100), N = Loan tenure in months.

Lenders generally finance up to 90% of the On-Road Price of the car. Some customers may be eligible for 100% funding. The minimum down payment is typically the difference between On-Road Price and the amount financed, which includes RTO and insurance charges.

Most lenders offer car loans for tenures ranging from 1 year to 5 years. Some lenders like HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank offer car loans with tenure up to 7 years. Longer tenure means lower EMIs but higher total interest paid.

Car loan interest rates generally range from 8.75% to 11.50% per annum depending on the lender, your credit score, loan amount, and tenure. A CIBIL score of 750+ typically qualifies you for the best rates.

You need: KYC documents (identity + address proof), PAN Card copy, last 6 months' bank statement, and income proofs such as Form 16, Salary Slips, or ITR. Exact requirements may vary by lender.

Paying more than your EMI reduces the principal outstanding faster. This is called part-prepayment. It reduces your future EMIs or loan tenure. Banks typically accept up to 25% of the outstanding principal as prepayment per year, and may charge a prepayment fee of 3–5%.

After your last EMI: (1) Collect the final payment receipt from the bank. (2) Receive your No Objection Certificate (NOC). (3) Get a full loan repayment statement. (4) Complete hypothecation removal from your RC at the RTO to transfer full ownership to yourself.

Your CIBIL score shows lenders your creditworthiness. A score of 750 or above gives you access to lower interest rates and faster approvals. A low score may result in rejection or a higher interest rate.

Most lenders offer car loans up to 5 years. Select banks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank offer extended tenure up to 7 years. A longer tenure lowers monthly EMIs but increases total interest paid over the loan period.

You can reduce your EMI by: (1) Making a larger down payment to reduce the principal. (2) Negotiating a lower interest rate with a good CIBIL score. (3) Opting for a longer tenure. Use our EMI calculator above to instantly see how each factor affects your monthly payment.