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CAR LOAN GUIDE

Fixed Or Floating Car Loan?

Understand benchmarks, resets and the EMI impact before signing a vehicle-loan offer.

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CURRENT SIGNAL

The Current Benchmark Matters

5.25%

The RBI current-rates page listed the policy repo rate at 5.25% as at 01 Oct, 2026.

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THE MECHANISM

Floating Rate Means Benchmark Plus Spread

The loan agreement should name the benchmark, spread, reset date and communication method.

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EMI EXAMPLE

A Small Rate Move Adds Cost

₹122/month

The worked example shows how repricing a full loan term can change the monthly payment.

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RESET CHECK

Ask What Changes After Reset

The lender may change the EMI, extend the remaining term, or use both methods under the contract.

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COMPARE TERMS

Check APR Spread And Fees

Compare the all-in cost, prepayment terms and switch charges instead of only the headline rate.

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Numbers, comparisons and what to check next.

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Read: Car Loan Interest Rate in India: Fixed vs Floating and EMI Impact