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Public sector Indian Bank has slashed the interest rates on home and vehicle loans to 7.90 per cent and 8.25 per cent, respectively, the bank said on Friday. The decision by the city-headquartered bank to cut rates comes in the backdrop of the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee reducing the short-term lending rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent on April 9. A similar reduction was made in February. In a press release on Friday, Indian Bank said, "In light of the recent policy move by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India, Indian Bank has lowered its home loan interest rates from the existing 8.15 per cent per annum to 7.90 per cent per annum and vehicle loan interest rates from the existing 8.50 per cent to 8.25 per cent per annum." This reduction aims to provide relief to borrowers by lowering EMIs and promoting affordable access to credit. "In addition to the reduced interest rates, Indian Bank is also offering benefits such as discounted ...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Friday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Union Bank of India for providing vehicle financing solutions. Under the partnership, customers can get up to 90 per cent financing on the on-road price of any Toyota vehicle purchased for private use, exempting them from any foreclosure, or part-payment charges, the company said in a statement. Besides, private vehicle customers can opt for flexible tenures up to 7 years with interest rates starting from 8.8 per cent per annum. At present, commercial vehicle customers can opt for flexible tenures up to 5 years with competitive rates, it added. "This collaboration signifies our dedication to providing exceptional customer experiences by simplifying and making vehicle financing more accessible. Our goal is to streamline financing options, offer seamless experiences, and provide timely support to make the vehicle purchase process enjoyable," Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Vice President, ...
Vehicle loans outstanding increased by 22 per cent year-on-year to Rs 5.09 lakh crore in May, notwithstanding the Reserve Bank's rate hike spree in 2022-23. As per the latest RBI data, the total vehicle loan outstanding climbed from Rs 3.65 lakh crore in May 2021 to Rs 4.16 lakh crore in May 2022, and further to Rs 5.09 lakh crore as of May 19, 2023. The annual rise in loan outstanding was only 14 per cent in May 2022. The RBI started raising the interest rate in May last year to check inflation in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war and cumulatively increased the repo rate (benchmark interest rate) by 250 basis points in six tranches before pressing the pause button at the beginning of the current fiscal. The retail sales data collected by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) also reflects rising sales of vehicles across various categories in June. According to FADA, the auto retail sales in June demonstrated a 10 per cent year-on-year growth, encompassing posi
Honda Cars India (HCIL) on Friday said it has tied up with Indian Bank to provide vehicle finance for its customers. The partnership will offer easy loan disbursement, reasonable interest rates, special offers, flexible policies and simplified process, the company said in a statement. The customers can avail financing benefits across over 5,700 branches of Indian Bank and HCIL dealer network across the country, it added. ********* MBRDI, Mercedes-Benz India partner for electric vehicle module course at RV College of Engineering * Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) on Friday said it has partnered with Mercedes-Benz India to introduce an all-new electric vehicle module in its Advanced Diploma Automotive Diploma (ADAM) course offered at RV College of Engineering in Bengaluru. MBRDI has also contributed a high-tech EV lab to upskill the talent pool in the country and support the industry as it transitions towards electric mobility, the company said in a statement.