6 Lakh Car Loan EMI: ₹12,080 a Month for 5 Years, ₹9,262 for 7

Put ₹1,50,000 down on a car costing ₹7,50,000 on road and you borrow the other ₹6,00,000. The 6 lakh car loan EMI is ₹12,080 a month over 5 years, or ₹9,262 over 7, at 7.7% p.a., the lowest new-car floor among 30 lenders on 9 November 2026 (UCO Bank, CIBIL 825 and above).

Abhishek Kumar By Abhishek Kumar · Content Writer Updated 9 November 2026 Reviewed by BankCreds Financial Experts

₹6 lakh car loan EMI by tenure

Lowest published rate (UCO Bank) at 7.7% p.a.
Loan amount 3 years4 years5 years6 years7 years
₹6 lakh ₹18,719 interest ₹73,884 ₹14,563 interest ₹99,024 ₹12,080 interest ₹1,24,800 ₹10,432 interest ₹1,51,104 ₹9,262 interest ₹1,78,008
Middle of the published floors at 8.5% p.a.
Loan amount 3 years4 years5 years6 years7 years
₹6 lakh ₹18,941 interest ₹81,876 ₹14,789 interest ₹1,09,872 ₹12,310 interest ₹1,38,600 ₹10,667 interest ₹1,68,024 ₹9,502 interest ₹1,98,168
Highest published ceiling at 17.96% p.a.
Loan amount 3 years4 years5 years6 years7 years
₹6 lakh ₹21,679 interest ₹1,80,444 ₹17,612 interest ₹2,45,376 ₹15,223 interest ₹3,13,380 ₹13,671 interest ₹3,84,312 ₹12,597 interest ₹4,58,148

Reducing-balance EMI on the loan amount alone. Processing fee, insurance and registration are paid separately.

Published starting rates for this loan

LenderNew car rateMax tenureFunding
UCO Bank PSU bank 7.7% to 10.25% p.a.Up to 7 yearsUp to 90% of on-road price
Bank of Maharashtra PSU bank 7.7% to 12% p.a.Up to 7 yearsUp to 100% of on-road price
IDBI Bank Private bank 7.75% to 8.9% p.a.Up to 7 yearsNot published by the lender
Indian Bank PSU bank 7.75% to 9.1% p.a.Up to 7 yearsUp to 90% of on-road price
Canara Bank PSU bank 7.75% to 10.95% p.a.Up to 7 yearsUp to 90%
Saraswat Bank Co-operative bank from 7.8% p.a.Up to 7 yearsUp to 95%
Indian Overseas Bank PSU bank 7.85% to 8.85% p.a.Up to 7 yearsUp to 90% of on-road price
Union Bank of India PSU bank 7.85% to 10.25% p.a.Up to 7 yearsUp to 90% of on-road price
Bank of Baroda PSU bank 7.85% to 11.55% p.a.Up to 7 yearsUp to 90% of on-road price
Punjab & Sind Bank PSU bank 7.85% to 14.3% p.a.Up to 7 yearsUp to 100% of on-road price

6 lakh car loan EMI: 5 years against 7

Stretching from 5 to 7 years at 7.7% p.a. trims the EMI from ₹12,080 to ₹9,262, a saving of ₹2,818 a month (12,080 minus 9,262). Interest goes the other way: ₹1,24,792 over 5 years becomes ₹1,78,033 over 7, so the two extra years cost ₹53,241 (1,78,033 minus 1,24,792).

The 8.5% median floor adds just ₹230 a month to the 5-year EMI (12,310 minus 12,080). The 17.96% ceiling hurts. It is IndusInd Bank's RBI disclosure of the highest rate it actually charged from July to September 2026, not an offer, and over 5 years it means ₹15,223 a month and ₹3,13,380 of interest. Try other mixes on the car loan EMI calculator.

Salary required for a 6 lakh car loan

Most lenders want every EMI you pay, added together, inside roughly half of your take-home (FOIR 50%). At the 8.5% median rate the 5-year plan needs a take-home of ₹24,620 (12,310 times 2) and the 7-year plan ₹19,004 (9,502 times 2).

Both assume no other loan. A ₹5,000 personal loan EMI lifts the 5-year figure to ₹34,620 (12,310 plus 5,000, times 2). Income floors, age limits and score cut-offs by lender are in the car loan eligibility guide.

What car does a ₹6 lakh loan pay for?

A lender finances part of the on-road price (showroom price plus registration, road tax and insurance); the balance is your margin. At 90% funding, ₹6,00,000 buys a car worth ₹6,66,667 on road (6,00,000 divided by 0.9), leaving ₹66,667 for you (6,66,667 minus 6,00,000). At 80% the budget rises to ₹7,50,000 (6,00,000 divided by 0.8) and the other ₹1,50,000 is yours.

Ninety per cent is the public sector norm (UCO Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Bank of Baroda). Up to 100% appears at SBI, Bank of Maharashtra, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank, at HDFC Bank for selected models, and at IDFC FIRST Bank on the ex-showroom price. A 100% figure is a ceiling for well-rated borrowers, not the default.

Which lenders start lowest for a 6 lakh car loan

Six floors sit under 8% p.a., each with strings attached.

LenderFloorCondition printed
UCO Bank7.7%CIBIL 825 or more; floating
Bank of Maharashtra7.7%Salaried, CIBIL 800 or more
IDBI Bank7.75%None printed; band to 8.9%
Indian Bank7.75%None printed; margin 10% to 15%
Canara Bank7.75%Women, CRG-PRIME, limits above ₹15 lakh; others 7.80%
Saraswat Bank7.8%Income proof; varies with CIBIL; fixed

Mind the amount clauses. A ₹6 lakh Canara borrower outside its women and CRG-PRIME groups falls under the ₹15 lakh line, where the printed rate is 7.80%. City Union Bank (floor 8.7%) stops at 60 months, so no 7-year plan. ICICI Bank's 8.4% needs a term above 36 months. The full rate table covers all 30 lenders.

Choosing well at ₹6 lakh, and three traps

How to choose the right car loan: check your score (the 7.7% floors need 825 and 800), weigh total interest (the 5-year plan saves ₹53,241 over the 7-year plan at 7.7%), and read the Key Facts Statement, compulsory since 1 October 2024, which shows the APR.

Common mistakes: stretching to 7 years for a dearer car when a bigger down payment does the same job; treating fixed and floating rates alike; ignoring the ceiling, where 17.96% over 7 years repays ₹10,58,118.

The RBI's 2025 directions on pre-payment charges make part payment and foreclosure free, with no lock-in, on a personal floating-rate car loan sanctioned from 1 January 2026; fixed-rate loans are outside the rule. Next: the 5 lakh and 7 lakh car loan EMI pages, or the car loan hub.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 6 lakh car loan EMI for 7 years?
₹9,262 a month at 7.7% p.a., the floor UCO Bank prints for CIBIL 825 and above, with ₹1,78,033 of interest. The 8.5% median floor gives ₹9,502 and ₹1,98,159. At the 17.96% ceiling the EMI climbs to ₹12,597 and the interest to ₹4,58,118.
What is the 6 lakh car loan EMI for 5 years?
₹12,080 a month at 7.7% p.a., with ₹1,24,792 of interest across 60 instalments. The median 8.5% floor makes it ₹12,310 and ₹1,38,595. Against the 7-year plan at 7.7% you pay ₹2,818 more a month (12,080 minus 9,262) and save ₹53,241 of interest.
What is the 6 lakh car loan EMI for 3 years?
₹18,719 a month at 7.7% p.a., ₹18,941 at 8.5% and ₹21,679 at the 17.96% ceiling. Interest at 7.7% is only ₹73,880 because the loan runs 36 months. Short terms cost more at some banks: ICICI Bank starts at 10.25% under 36 months, Bandhan Bank at 9.50%.
How much interest is paid on a 6 lakh car loan?
At 7.7% p.a.: ₹73,880 over 3 years, ₹1,24,792 over 5, ₹1,78,033 over 7. At the 8.5% median: ₹81,859, ₹1,38,595 and ₹1,98,159. The 17.96% ceiling charges ₹4,58,118 over 7 years, so ₹6,00,000 borrowed becomes ₹10,58,118 repaid. Tenure matters as much as rate.
What salary is required for a 6 lakh car loan?
Work from the half-of-take-home rule most lenders apply. At the 8.5% median rate the 5-year EMI of ₹12,310 needs ₹24,620 a month in hand (12,310 times 2); the 7-year EMI of ₹9,502 needs ₹19,004 (9,502 times 2). Existing EMIs eat into that half first.
How much down payment do I need for a 6 lakh car loan?
The share of the on-road price the lender leaves unfunded. On 90% funding (UCO Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Bank), ₹6,00,000 buys a ₹6,66,667 car (6,00,000 divided by 0.9) and you pay the ₹66,667 difference. SBI, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank print up to 100% for those who qualify.
Which bank is best for a 6 lakh car loan?
No single answer; it turns on your score and the terms offered. Two floors share 7.7% p.a.: UCO Bank at CIBIL 825 and above, Bank of Maharashtra for salaried borrowers at 800 and above. IDBI Bank, Indian Bank and Canara Bank follow at 7.75%.
Can I prepay a 6 lakh car loan early?
Yes, and on a floating rate it is free. The RBI's 2025 directions on pre-payment charges bar any part-payment or foreclosure charge, and any lock-in, on a personal floating-rate car loan sanctioned on or after 1 January 2026. Fixed-rate loans may still carry one.

Disclaimer. Car loan rates are indicative and subject to change. The final rate depends on the lender's assessment of your profile and the car. Last verified on 9 November 2026. BankCreds is not a lender.

Sources

  • UCO Bank: UCO Bank, Repo latest (Annexure I Retail: UCO Float linked rates)
  • Bank of Maharashtra: Bank of Maharashtra, Retail Interest Rates (Rate of Interest Retail Loans)
  • IDBI Bank: IDBI Bank, Interest Rates (Retail Loans: Interest Rate structure for Structured Retail Asset (SRA) Products, Auto Loan; Fixed Rate Loans)
  • Indian Bank: Indian Bank, Interest Rates on Personal Segment Loan Products: Floating
  • Canara Bank: Canara Bank, Rates of Interest for Retail Lending Schemes linked to RLLR - 2. Canara Vehicle Loan
  • Saraswat Bank: Saraswat Co-operative Bank, Interest Rates (Retail Loans)
  • Indian Overseas Bank: Indian Overseas Bank, Lending Interest Rates (Retail Credit Interest Rates)
  • Union Bank of India: Union Bank of India, Rate of Interest for Retail Lending Schemes w.e.f. 08.10.2026 (Retail Asset Vertical) - 2. Union Vehicle Loan / Union Green Vehicle Loan
  • Bank of Baroda: Bank of Baroda, Retail Loans Interest Rates - Baroda Auto Loan (Interest Rate linked to BRLLR / linked to MCLR)
  • Punjab & Sind Bank: Punjab & Sind Bank, PSB Prime Lending Rate (EBLR rate of interest tables)

Last verified: 9 November 2026

Written by Abhishek Kumar, reviewed by BankCreds Financial Experts

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