Applications for Personal Loans for the Self-Employed

A convenient way for business owners, professionals, freelancers, and other self-employed people to get funds for their own purposes.

As self-employed individuals make their money either from their business or through freelancing or professional services, lenders usually evaluate your income records, banking activities, continuity of your business, and repayment liabilities that impact the approval of your application.

The standard criteria include:

● Reliable and traceable income

● Min. age of 21 years (subject to lender's policies)

● Good credit history

● Reasonable financial obligations

● Stable business activity

The most in-demand documents are:

● PAN Card

● Address proof

● Latest bank statements

● Income proof

● Income tax returns (if applicable)

Note that lender requirements for the eligibility period, loan amount, and interest rates may differ. The data provided here is only for reference and cannot guarantee loan approval.

Personal Loan for Self-Employed EMI calculator

Estimate your monthly instalment and see the full year-by-year principal and interest breakdown.

Loan amount

₹

Maximum loan amount: ₹50,00,000

Interest rate (p.a.)

Lenders' published rates for Personal Loan: 8.86%–42.00% p.a..

Tenure

years

Maximum tenure: 7 years (84 months)

Monthly EMI

₹15,867

Total interest

₹71,223

Total payment

₹5,71,223

Indicative only — your actual EMI depends on the lender's exact rate and terms at sanction.

Principal vs. interest

Principal 87.5%
Interest 12.5%

Principal & interest paid per year

2026

2027

2028

Time on the x-axis, amount repaid on the y-axis — early on leans toward interest, later on toward principal.

Full breakdown, starting this month

Assumes your first EMI falls this month — click a period to see every month within it.

Period Principal paid Interest paid Total paid

Nov 2026 – Oct 2027 Principal paid₹1,52,189 Interest paid₹38,218 Total paid₹1,90,408

Month	Principal paid	Interest paid	Total paid	Balance remaining
Nov 2026	₹12,176	₹3,692	₹15,867	₹4,87,824
Dec 2026	₹12,266	₹3,602	₹15,867	₹4,75,559
Jan 2027	₹12,356	₹3,511	₹15,867	₹4,63,203
Feb 2027	₹12,447	₹3,420	₹15,867	₹4,50,755
Mar 2027	₹12,539	₹3,328	₹15,867	₹4,38,216
Apr 2027	₹12,632	₹3,236	₹15,867	₹4,25,584
May 2027	₹12,725	₹3,142	₹15,867	₹4,12,859
Jun 2027	₹12,819	₹3,048	₹15,867	₹4,00,040
Jul 2027	₹12,914	₹2,954	₹15,867	₹3,87,127
Aug 2027	₹13,009	₹2,858	₹15,867	₹3,74,118
Sep 2027	₹13,105	₹2,762	₹15,867	₹3,61,012
Oct 2027	₹13,202	₹2,665	₹15,867	₹3,47,811

Nov 2027 – Oct 2028 Principal paid₹1,66,235 Interest paid₹24,173 Total paid₹1,90,408

Month	Principal paid	Interest paid	Total paid	Balance remaining
Nov 2027	₹13,299	₹2,568	₹15,867	₹3,34,511
Dec 2027	₹13,398	₹2,470	₹15,867	₹3,21,114
Jan 2028	₹13,496	₹2,371	₹15,867	₹3,07,617
Feb 2028	₹13,596	₹2,271	₹15,867	₹2,94,021
Mar 2028	₹13,696	₹2,171	₹15,867	₹2,80,325
Apr 2028	₹13,798	₹2,070	₹15,867	₹2,66,527
May 2028	₹13,899	₹1,968	₹15,867	₹2,52,628
Jun 2028	₹14,002	₹1,865	₹15,867	₹2,38,626
Jul 2028	₹14,105	₹1,762	₹15,867	₹2,24,520
Aug 2028	₹14,210	₹1,658	₹15,867	₹2,10,311
Sep 2028	₹14,315	₹1,553	₹15,867	₹1,95,996
Oct 2028	₹14,420	₹1,447	₹15,867	₹1,81,576

Nov 2028 – Oct 2029 Principal paid₹1,81,576 Interest paid₹8,832 Total paid₹1,90,408

Month	Principal paid	Interest paid	Total paid	Balance remaining
Nov 2028	₹14,527	₹1,341	₹15,867	₹1,67,049
Dec 2028	₹14,634	₹1,233	₹15,867	₹1,52,415
Jan 2029	₹14,742	₹1,125	₹15,867	₹1,37,673
Feb 2029	₹14,851	₹1,016	₹15,867	₹1,22,823
Mar 2029	₹14,960	₹907	₹15,867	₹1,07,862
Apr 2029	₹15,071	₹796	₹15,867	₹92,791
May 2029	₹15,182	₹685	₹15,867	₹77,609
Jun 2029	₹15,294	₹573	₹15,867	₹62,315
Jul 2029	₹15,407	₹460	₹15,867	₹46,907
Aug 2029	₹15,521	₹346	₹15,867	₹31,386
Sep 2029	₹15,636	₹232	₹15,867	₹15,751
Oct 2029	₹15,751	₹116	₹15,867	₹0

Balance remaining after the last month of each period shown above.

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Lenders compared: 26
Rates from: 8.86% p.a.
Loan up to: ₹1 Crore
Tenure up to: 20 yrs

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Lender	Interest rate	Loan amount	Tenure	Processing fee	Eligibility	Apply
Compare Bandhan Bank Bandhan Bank Bank Lowest rate	Interest rate 8.86% p.a. onwards Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹25 Lakh	Tenure 1–5 yrs	Processing fee ₹500–₹75,000 + GST Fee details Floating, RLLR (5.25%) linked; up to 3% + GST; salaried from 9.50% (<=3 yrs) / 8.86% (>3 yrs); nil foreclosure on Rs 10 lakh+ after 12 EMIs	Eligibility Age 21–65 yrs Min. income ₹0/mo Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Axis Bank Axis Bank Bank	Interest rate 8.90% – 21.55% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates Other rates (1) Advertised range (page body text): 9.99%–22.00% p.a. (only for: Advertised range (page body text))	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹50 Lakh	Tenure 1–7 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,000–₹100,000 + GST Fee details Up to 2% of loan + GST; fixed rate = 3Y MCLR 8.90% + 0.75%-12.80% (effective 9.60%-21.65%), advertised from 9.99%; foreclosure 3%/2%; min income ₹15,000 for Axis customers, ₹25,000 others	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹25,000/mo Salaried	Apply Now
Compare HDFC Bank HDFC Bank Bank	Interest rate 9.99% – 24.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates Other rates (1) IRR actually offered Apr–Jun 2026 (Q1 FY2026-27): 9.97%–24.06% p.a. (only for: All PL customers in the quarter)	Loan amount ₹25,000 – ₹50 Lakh	Tenure 1–5 yrs	Processing fee ₹6,500 + GST Fee details Up to ₹6,500 + GST; rack 9.99%-24.00% fixed (Q1 FY27 IRR 9.97%-24.06%); up to ₹75 lakh subject to eligibility; PL insurance premium deducted from disbursal	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹25,000/mo 12+ months in current employment/business Salaried	Apply Now
Compare ICICI Bank ICICI Bank Bank	Interest rate 9.99% – 16.50% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹50 Lakh	Tenure 1–6 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,000–₹100,000 + GST Fee details Up to 2% + taxes; Apr-Jun 2026 range 9.99%-16.50% (mean 11.45%); foreclosure 3% (nil after 24 EMIs); salaried 20-58 yrs, self-employed 28-65 yrs	Eligibility Age 20–65 yrs Min. income ₹30,000/mo 24+ months in current employment/business Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare IDFC FIRST Bank IDFC FIRST Bank Bank	Interest rate 9.99% p.a. onwards Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹15 Lakh	Tenure 9–60 mo	Processing fee ₹0–₹52,500 Fee details FIRSTmoney: 0%-3.5% of loan amount incl. GST; zero PF on select loan amounts; fixed rate; zero foreclosure charges	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹0/mo Credit score 710+ Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Poonawalla Fincorp Poonawalla Fincorp NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 9.99% p.a. onwards Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹1 Lakh – ₹50 Lakh	Tenure 1–7 yrs	Processing fee ₹4,000–₹200,000 + GST Fee details Up to 4% + applicable taxes (0%-3% quoted for select offers); foreclosure nil from own funds after 6 EMIs else 4% + taxes	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹25,000/mo 12+ months in current employment/business Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Aditya Birla Finance Aditya Birla Finance NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 10.00% – 28.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹50 Lakh	Tenure 1–7 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,500–₹200,000 + GST Fee details Up to Rs 50 lakh; loan cancellation 4% + taxes; part-prepayment nil up to 20% of disbursed amount per year else 3% + GST; foreclosure 4% + GST after 12 months	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹15,000/mo Credit score 750+ 12+ months in current employment/business Salaried	Apply Now
Compare Bajaj Finance Bajaj Finance NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 10.00% – 30.50% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹40,000 – ₹55 Lakh	Tenure 1–8 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,600–₹227,200 Fee details Up to 4.13% of loan amount (inclusive of applicable taxes); Term Loan / Flexi Dropline / Flexi Hybrid variants	Eligibility Age 21–80 yrs Min. income ₹0/mo Credit score 650+ Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Cholamandalam Finance Cholamandalam Finance NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 10.00% – 28.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates Other rates (1) Co-lending / BC Model / CholaOne D2C: 10.00%–30.00% p.a. (only for: Loans via co-lending, business-correspondent partners or the CholaOne app (D2C))	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹5 Lakh	Tenure 1–5 yrs	Processing fee ₹2,000–₹30,000 + GST Fee details Chola One app instant personal loan up to Rs 5 lakh; age extends to 65 for existing customers; IRP Dec-2025 CholaOne D2C 10%-30%; PF 4-6% + GST	Eligibility Age 23–55 yrs Min. income ₹10,000/mo Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Kotak Mahindra Bank Kotak Mahindra Bank Bank Highest amount	Interest rate 10.25% – 30.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates Other rates (2) Personal Loan — advertised starting rate (PL interest-rate page): 10.99% p.a. (only for: Personal Loan — advertised starting rate (PL interest-rate page)) Easy Credit Line (personal overdraft): 13.50% p.a. (only for: Easy Credit Line (personal overdraft))	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹1 Crore	Tenure 1–6 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,100–₹225,000 Fee details PF up to 2.25% non-refundable; foreclosure 4% (<3 yrs) / 2%; min income ₹25,000 Kotak salary a/c, ₹30,000 others	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹30,000/mo 12+ months in current employment/business Salaried	Apply Now
Compare UCO Bank UCO Bank Bank	Interest rate 10.25% – 12.70% p.a. Only for: Govt salaried 10.25-11.70; private salaried 11.25-12.70 (CIBIL 750+) Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹1 Lakh – ₹15 Lakh	Tenure 6–60 mo	Processing fee ₹750–₹7,500 + GST Fee details UCO Cash: 0.50% of loan amt + GST (min Rs750 + GST); CIBIL charge Rs150; documentation Rs250/lakh. ROI 10.00-12.45% by CIBIL & employer type; max Rs15 lakh govt/PSU, Rs7.5 lakh others; net annual income > Rs6 lakh	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹50,000/mo 24+ months in current employment/business Salaried	Apply Now
Compare IndusInd Bank IndusInd Bank Bank	Interest rate 10.49% p.a. onwards Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates Other rates (2) Personal Loan — Q1 FY27 disclosed rate range: 9.99%–27.75% p.a. (only for: All personal loan borrowers in the quarter) Personal Loan (Insta Funding) — Q1 FY27 disclosure: 12.00%–15.00% p.a. (only for: Individuals; Insta Funding variant (listed with vehicle-finance disclosure))	Loan amount ₹30,000 – ₹50 Lakh	Tenure 1–7 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,100–₹175,000 + GST Fee details Up to 3.5% of loan (excl. taxes), 2% limited-period offer; online instant PL ₹30,000-₹5 lakh 12-48 months, up to ₹50 lakh via branch; salaried max 60 at maturity	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹25,000/mo Credit score 730+ 12+ months in current employment/business Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Yes Bank Yes Bank Bank	Interest rate 10.85% p.a. onwards Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹1 Lakh – ₹40 Lakh	Tenure 1–6 yrs	Processing fee ₹2,500–₹100,000 + GST Fee details Up to 2.50% of loan amount + GST	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹25,000/mo Credit score 700+ Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Tata Capital Tata Capital NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 10.99% – 33.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹75,000 – ₹35 Lakh	Tenure 1–6 yrs	Processing fee ₹2,600–₹175,000 + GST Fee details Up to 5% of loan amount + GST; documentation charges up to Rs 1,999; foreclosure 6.5%/4.5%	Eligibility Age 21–58 yrs Min. income ₹20,000/mo Credit score 725+ 12+ months in current employment/business Salaried	Apply Now
Compare AU Small Finance Bank AU Small Finance Bank Bank	Interest rate 11.00% – 26.00% p.a. Only for: Individual borrowers Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹25,000 – ₹15 Lakh	Tenure 1–5 yrs	Processing fee ₹2,000–₹60,000 + GST Fee details Up to 4% (min Rs 2,000) + GST; foreclosure 5% within 12 months / 3% after	Eligibility Age 21–65 yrs Min. income ₹0/mo 12+ months in current employment/business Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare HDB Financial Services HDB Financial Services NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 11.00% – 24.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates Other rates (3) Secured Personal Loan: 13.00%–30.00% p.a. (only for: Secured Personal Loan) Other Unsecured Loans (including Digital loans, Fintech partnership loan etc): 14.00%–42.00% p.a. (only for: Other Unsecured Loans (including Digital loans, Fintech partnership loan etc)) Relationship Personal Loan: 18.00%–36.00% p.a. (only for: Relationship Personal Loan)	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹20 Lakh	Tenure 1–5 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,000–₹3,500 Fee details PF up to 5.90% of sanctioned amount inclusive of GST; application fee up to Rs 3,500; documentation up to 3.54%; min income Rs 1 lakh p.a. metro	Eligibility Age 22–65 yrs Min. income ₹8,333/mo 36+ months in current employment/business Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Shriram Finance Shriram Finance NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 11.00% – 42.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates Other rates (1) Personal Loan - Digital (unsecured): 11.00%–36.00% p.a. (only for: Digitally sourced loans (e.g. Shriram One app))	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹10 Lakh	Tenure 1–5 yrs	Processing fee ₹2,500–₹50,000 + GST Fee details PF up to 5%; foreclosure up to 4% (not within 12 months of first EMI, +2% if transferred); Interest Rate Policy PL band 11%-42%	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹0/mo Salaried	Apply Now
Compare Federal Bank Federal Bank Bank	Interest rate 11.75% – 18.99% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹25 Lakh	Tenure 1–5 yrs	Processing fee ₹800–₹75,000 + GST Fee details FedPremia; up to 3% of loan amount; PB digital PL: Rs 50k-5L, PF 1.5-2.5%	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹25,000/mo 36+ months in current employment/business Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Manappuram Finance Manappuram Finance NBFC / HFC Longest tenure	Interest rate 12.00% – 21.25% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹1 Lakh – ₹50 Lakh	Tenure 1–20 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,000–₹50,000 + GST Fee details Secured personal loan (against property) for salaried; PF 1%; part-prepayment above 25%/yr charged 2%; foreclosure 2% after 3 EMIs; score 560/income Rs 25,000 per Manappuram mortgage vertical	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹0/mo Salaried	Apply Now
Compare Piramal Finance Piramal Finance NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 12.14% p.a. onwards Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates Other rates (3) Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Branch: 11.99%–29.49% p.a. (only for: Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Branch) Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Digital Business - Embedded Finance: 12.06%–36.00% p.a. (only for: Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Digital Business - Embedded Finance) Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Digital Business - Direct: 12.14%–29.99% p.a. (only for: Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Digital Business - Direct)	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹25 Lakh	Tenure 9–60 mo	Processing fee ₹2,500–₹125,000 + GST Fee details Up to 5% of loan amount + applicable taxes; pre-closure/part-payment 3% + GST; max rate per Piramal quarterly disclosure (11.99%-33.89%)	Eligibility Age 25–58 yrs Min. income ₹25,000/mo Credit score 750+ Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare SMFG India Credit SMFG India Credit NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 12.50% – 30.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹30 Lakh	Tenure 1–5 yrs	Processing fee ₹2,000–₹120,000 + GST Fee details Instant online PL up to Rs 10 lakh, up to Rs 30 lakh overall; PF up to 4% + GST; foreclosure 2%-7%; cancellation Rs 1,000 + GST	Eligibility Age 24–60 yrs Min. income ₹25,001/mo Credit score 700+ 6+ months in current employment/business Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Karur Vysya Bank Karur Vysya Bank Bank	Interest rate 12.60% – 13.60% p.a. Rate verified 14 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹10 Lakh	Tenure 1–5 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,500–₹30,000 + GST Fee details Unsecured PL: 3.00% of requested amount; secured PL 0.50%; corporate PL 0.50% (min Rs 1,000) + GST; net take-home >= 25% of gross	Eligibility Age 21–65 yrs Min. income ₹15,000/mo Credit score 750+ 24+ months in current employment/business Salaried	Apply Now
Compare Muthoot Finance Muthoot Finance NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 13.50% p.a. onwards Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹20 Lakh	Tenure 1–5 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,000–₹80,000 + GST Fee details PF 2%-4% of loan + taxes; option of loan against 100% collateral (FD/LIC/NSC) for non-income earners	Eligibility Age 21–67 yrs Min. income ₹0/mo Credit score 750+ Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare TVS Credit TVS Credit NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 14.00% – 35.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹30,000 – ₹2 Lakh	Tenure 6–36 mo	Processing fee ₹800–₹11,800 Fee details Online PL via TVS Credit Saathi app up to Rs 2 lakh; PF up to 5.9% inclusive of GST; foreclosure 3.54%-7.08%; 15-day cooling period	Eligibility Age 21–60 yrs Min. income ₹25,000/mo Credit score 700+ Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare Hero FinCorp Hero FinCorp NBFC / HFC	Interest rate 17.90% – 30.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates	Loan amount ₹50,000 – ₹7 Lakh	Tenure 1–3 yrs	Processing fee ₹1,300–₹17,500 + GST Fee details Minimum 2.5% + GST deducted at disbursement; foreclosure 5% + GST; EMI bounce Rs 350	Eligibility Age 21–58 yrs Min. income ₹15,000/mo Credit score 725+ 6+ months in current employment/business Salaried or Self-employed	Apply Now
Compare RBL Bank RBL Bank Bank	Interest rate 18.00% p.a. Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates Other rates (1) Pricing range - loans to individuals, Apr 2026-Jun 2026: 10.00%–20.00% p.a. (only for: Pricing range - loans to individuals, Apr 2026-Jun 2026)	Loan amount ₹30,000 – ₹5 Lakh	Tenure 1–3 yrs	Processing fee ₹600–₹10,000 + GST Fee details 2% deducted at disbursement; fixed rate; currently offered to existing savings/salary account customers; foreclosure 5% within 18 EMIs / 3% after	Eligibility Age 25–55 yrs Min. income ₹25,000/mo 12+ months in current employment/business Salaried	Apply Now

Lender

Interest rate

Loan amount

Tenure

Processing fee

Eligibility

Bandhan Bank Bank

Lowest rate

Interest rate

8.86%

p.a. onwards

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹25 Lakh

Tenure

1–5 yrs

Processing fee

₹500–₹75,000 + GST

Fee details

Floating, RLLR (5.25%) linked; up to 3% + GST; salaried from 9.50% (<=3 yrs) / 8.86% (>3 yrs); nil foreclosure on Rs 10 lakh+ after 12 EMIs

Eligibility

Age 21–65 yrs
Min. income ₹0/mo
Salaried or Self-employed

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Axis Bank Bank

Interest rate

8.90% – 21.55%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Other rates (1)

Advertised range (page body text): 9.99%–22.00% p.a. (only for: Advertised range (page body text))

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹50 Lakh

Tenure

1–7 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,000–₹100,000 + GST

Fee details

Up to 2% of loan + GST; fixed rate = 3Y MCLR 8.90% + 0.75%-12.80% (effective 9.60%-21.65%), advertised from 9.99%; foreclosure 3%/2%; min income ₹15,000 for Axis customers, ₹25,000 others

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹25,000/mo
Salaried

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HDFC Bank Bank

Interest rate

9.99% – 24.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Other rates (1)

IRR actually offered Apr–Jun 2026 (Q1 FY2026-27): 9.97%–24.06% p.a. (only for: All PL customers in the quarter)

Loan amount

₹25,000 – ₹50 Lakh

Tenure

1–5 yrs

Processing fee

₹6,500 + GST

Fee details

Up to ₹6,500 + GST; rack 9.99%-24.00% fixed (Q1 FY27 IRR 9.97%-24.06%); up to ₹75 lakh subject to eligibility; PL insurance premium deducted from disbursal

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹25,000/mo
12+ months in current employment/business
Salaried

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ICICI Bank Bank

Interest rate

9.99% – 16.50%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹50 Lakh

Tenure

1–6 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,000–₹100,000 + GST

Fee details

Up to 2% + taxes; Apr-Jun 2026 range 9.99%-16.50% (mean 11.45%); foreclosure 3% (nil after 24 EMIs); salaried 20-58 yrs, self-employed 28-65 yrs

Eligibility

Age 20–65 yrs
Min. income ₹30,000/mo
24+ months in current employment/business
Salaried or Self-employed

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IDFC FIRST Bank Bank

Interest rate

9.99%

p.a. onwards

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹15 Lakh

Tenure

9–60 mo

Processing fee

₹0–₹52,500

Fee details

FIRSTmoney: 0%-3.5% of loan amount incl. GST; zero PF on select loan amounts; fixed rate; zero foreclosure charges

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹0/mo
Credit score 710+
Salaried or Self-employed

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Poonawalla Fincorp NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

9.99%

p.a. onwards

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹1 Lakh – ₹50 Lakh

Tenure

1–7 yrs

Processing fee

₹4,000–₹200,000 + GST

Fee details

Up to 4% + applicable taxes (0%-3% quoted for select offers); foreclosure nil from own funds after 6 EMIs else 4% + taxes

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹25,000/mo
12+ months in current employment/business
Salaried or Self-employed

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Aditya Birla Finance NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

10.00% – 28.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹50 Lakh

Tenure

1–7 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,500–₹200,000 + GST

Fee details

Up to Rs 50 lakh; loan cancellation 4% + taxes; part-prepayment nil up to 20% of disbursed amount per year else 3% + GST; foreclosure 4% + GST after 12 months

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹15,000/mo
Credit score 750+
12+ months in current employment/business
Salaried

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Bajaj Finance NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

10.00% – 30.50%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹40,000 – ₹55 Lakh

Tenure

1–8 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,600–₹227,200

Fee details

Up to 4.13% of loan amount (inclusive of applicable taxes); Term Loan / Flexi Dropline / Flexi Hybrid variants

Eligibility

Age 21–80 yrs
Min. income ₹0/mo
Credit score 650+
Salaried or Self-employed

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Cholamandalam Finance NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

10.00% – 28.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Other rates (1)

Co-lending / BC Model / CholaOne D2C: 10.00%–30.00% p.a. (only for: Loans via co-lending, business-correspondent partners or the CholaOne app (D2C))

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹5 Lakh

Tenure

1–5 yrs

Processing fee

₹2,000–₹30,000 + GST

Fee details

Chola One app instant personal loan up to Rs 5 lakh; age extends to 65 for existing customers; IRP Dec-2025 CholaOne D2C 10%-30%; PF 4-6% + GST

Eligibility

Age 23–55 yrs
Min. income ₹10,000/mo
Salaried or Self-employed

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Bank

Highest amount

Interest rate

10.25% – 30.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Other rates (2)

Personal Loan — advertised starting rate (PL interest-rate page): 10.99% p.a. (only for: Personal Loan — advertised starting rate (PL interest-rate page))
Easy Credit Line (personal overdraft): 13.50% p.a. (only for: Easy Credit Line (personal overdraft))

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹1 Crore

Tenure

1–6 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,100–₹225,000

Fee details

PF up to 2.25% non-refundable; foreclosure 4% (<3 yrs) / 2%; min income ₹25,000 Kotak salary a/c, ₹30,000 others

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹30,000/mo
12+ months in current employment/business
Salaried

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UCO Bank Bank

Interest rate

10.25% – 12.70%

p.a.

Only for: Govt salaried 10.25-11.70; private salaried 11.25-12.70 (CIBIL 750+)

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹1 Lakh – ₹15 Lakh

Tenure

6–60 mo

Processing fee

₹750–₹7,500 + GST

Fee details

UCO Cash: 0.50% of loan amt + GST (min Rs750 + GST); CIBIL charge Rs150; documentation Rs250/lakh. ROI 10.00-12.45% by CIBIL & employer type; max Rs15 lakh govt/PSU, Rs7.5 lakh others; net annual income > Rs6 lakh

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹50,000/mo
24+ months in current employment/business
Salaried

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IndusInd Bank Bank

Interest rate

10.49%

p.a. onwards

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Other rates (2)

Personal Loan — Q1 FY27 disclosed rate range: 9.99%–27.75% p.a. (only for: All personal loan borrowers in the quarter)
Personal Loan (Insta Funding) — Q1 FY27 disclosure: 12.00%–15.00% p.a. (only for: Individuals; Insta Funding variant (listed with vehicle-finance disclosure))

Loan amount

₹30,000 – ₹50 Lakh

Tenure

1–7 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,100–₹175,000 + GST

Fee details

Up to 3.5% of loan (excl. taxes), 2% limited-period offer; online instant PL ₹30,000-₹5 lakh 12-48 months, up to ₹50 lakh via branch; salaried max 60 at maturity

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹25,000/mo
Credit score 730+
12+ months in current employment/business
Salaried or Self-employed

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Yes Bank Bank

Interest rate

10.85%

p.a. onwards

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹1 Lakh – ₹40 Lakh

Tenure

1–6 yrs

Processing fee

₹2,500–₹100,000 + GST

Fee details

Up to 2.50% of loan amount + GST

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹25,000/mo
Credit score 700+
Salaried or Self-employed

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Tata Capital NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

10.99% – 33.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹75,000 – ₹35 Lakh

Tenure

1–6 yrs

Processing fee

₹2,600–₹175,000 + GST

Fee details

Up to 5% of loan amount + GST; documentation charges up to Rs 1,999; foreclosure 6.5%/4.5%

Eligibility

Age 21–58 yrs
Min. income ₹20,000/mo
Credit score 725+
12+ months in current employment/business
Salaried

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AU Small Finance Bank Bank

Interest rate

11.00% – 26.00%

p.a.

Only for: Individual borrowers

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹25,000 – ₹15 Lakh

Tenure

1–5 yrs

Processing fee

₹2,000–₹60,000 + GST

Fee details

Up to 4% (min Rs 2,000) + GST; foreclosure 5% within 12 months / 3% after

Eligibility

Age 21–65 yrs
Min. income ₹0/mo
12+ months in current employment/business
Salaried or Self-employed

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HDB Financial Services NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

11.00% – 24.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Other rates (3)

Secured Personal Loan: 13.00%–30.00% p.a. (only for: Secured Personal Loan)
Other Unsecured Loans (including Digital loans, Fintech partnership loan etc): 14.00%–42.00% p.a. (only for: Other Unsecured Loans (including Digital loans, Fintech partnership loan etc))
Relationship Personal Loan: 18.00%–36.00% p.a. (only for: Relationship Personal Loan)

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹20 Lakh

Tenure

1–5 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,000–₹3,500

Fee details

PF up to 5.90% of sanctioned amount inclusive of GST; application fee up to Rs 3,500; documentation up to 3.54%; min income Rs 1 lakh p.a. metro

Eligibility

Age 22–65 yrs
Min. income ₹8,333/mo
36+ months in current employment/business
Salaried or Self-employed

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Shriram Finance NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

11.00% – 42.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Other rates (1)

Personal Loan - Digital (unsecured): 11.00%–36.00% p.a. (only for: Digitally sourced loans (e.g. Shriram One app))

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹10 Lakh

Tenure

1–5 yrs

Processing fee

₹2,500–₹50,000 + GST

Fee details

PF up to 5%; foreclosure up to 4% (not within 12 months of first EMI, +2% if transferred); Interest Rate Policy PL band 11%-42%

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹0/mo
Salaried

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Federal Bank Bank

Interest rate

11.75% – 18.99%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹25 Lakh

Tenure

1–5 yrs

Processing fee

₹800–₹75,000 + GST

Fee details

FedPremia; up to 3% of loan amount; PB digital PL: Rs 50k-5L, PF 1.5-2.5%

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹25,000/mo
36+ months in current employment/business
Salaried or Self-employed

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Manappuram Finance NBFC / HFC

Longest tenure

Interest rate

12.00% – 21.25%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹1 Lakh – ₹50 Lakh

Tenure

1–20 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,000–₹50,000 + GST

Fee details

Secured personal loan (against property) for salaried; PF 1%; part-prepayment above 25%/yr charged 2%; foreclosure 2% after 3 EMIs; score 560/income Rs 25,000 per Manappuram mortgage vertical

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹0/mo
Salaried

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Piramal Finance NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

12.14%

p.a. onwards

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Other rates (3)

Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Branch: 11.99%–29.49% p.a. (only for: Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Branch)
Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Digital Business - Embedded Finance: 12.06%–36.00% p.a. (only for: Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Digital Business - Embedded Finance)
Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Digital Business - Direct: 12.14%–29.99% p.a. (only for: Q1 FY2026-27 disclosed range — Personal Loan - Digital Business - Direct)

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹25 Lakh

Tenure

9–60 mo

Processing fee

₹2,500–₹125,000 + GST

Fee details

Up to 5% of loan amount + applicable taxes; pre-closure/part-payment 3% + GST; max rate per Piramal quarterly disclosure (11.99%-33.89%)

Eligibility

Age 25–58 yrs
Min. income ₹25,000/mo
Credit score 750+
Salaried or Self-employed

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SMFG India Credit NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

12.50% – 30.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹30 Lakh

Tenure

1–5 yrs

Processing fee

₹2,000–₹120,000 + GST

Fee details

Instant online PL up to Rs 10 lakh, up to Rs 30 lakh overall; PF up to 4% + GST; foreclosure 2%-7%; cancellation Rs 1,000 + GST

Eligibility

Age 24–60 yrs
Min. income ₹25,001/mo
Credit score 700+
6+ months in current employment/business
Salaried or Self-employed

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Karur Vysya Bank Bank

Interest rate

12.60% – 13.60%

p.a.

Rate verified 14 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹10 Lakh

Tenure

1–5 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,500–₹30,000 + GST

Fee details

Unsecured PL: 3.00% of requested amount; secured PL 0.50%; corporate PL 0.50% (min Rs 1,000) + GST; net take-home >= 25% of gross

Eligibility

Age 21–65 yrs
Min. income ₹15,000/mo
Credit score 750+
24+ months in current employment/business
Salaried

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Muthoot Finance NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

13.50%

p.a. onwards

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹20 Lakh

Tenure

1–5 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,000–₹80,000 + GST

Fee details

PF 2%-4% of loan + taxes; option of loan against 100% collateral (FD/LIC/NSC) for non-income earners

Eligibility

Age 21–67 yrs
Min. income ₹0/mo
Credit score 750+
Salaried or Self-employed

Apply Now

TVS Credit NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

14.00% – 35.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹30,000 – ₹2 Lakh

Tenure

6–36 mo

Processing fee

₹800–₹11,800

Fee details

Online PL via TVS Credit Saathi app up to Rs 2 lakh; PF up to 5.9% inclusive of GST; foreclosure 3.54%-7.08%; 15-day cooling period

Eligibility

Age 21–60 yrs
Min. income ₹25,000/mo
Credit score 700+
Salaried or Self-employed

Apply Now

Hero FinCorp NBFC / HFC

Interest rate

17.90% – 30.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Loan amount

₹50,000 – ₹7 Lakh

Tenure

1–3 yrs

Processing fee

₹1,300–₹17,500 + GST

Fee details

Minimum 2.5% + GST deducted at disbursement; foreclosure 5% + GST; EMI bounce Rs 350

Eligibility

Age 21–58 yrs
Min. income ₹15,000/mo
Credit score 725+
6+ months in current employment/business
Salaried or Self-employed

Apply Now

RBL Bank Bank

Interest rate

18.00%

p.a.

Rate verified 15 Oct 2026 · lender's rates

Other rates (1)

Pricing range - loans to individuals, Apr 2026-Jun 2026: 10.00%–20.00% p.a. (only for: Pricing range - loans to individuals, Apr 2026-Jun 2026)

Loan amount

₹30,000 – ₹5 Lakh

Tenure

1–3 yrs

Processing fee

₹600–₹10,000 + GST

Fee details

2% deducted at disbursement; fixed rate; currently offered to existing savings/salary account customers; foreclosure 5% within 18 EMIs / 3% after

Eligibility

Age 25–55 yrs
Min. income ₹25,000/mo
12+ months in current employment/business
Salaried

Apply Now

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Frequently asked questions

Does checking my eligibility affect my credit score?

No — checking eligibility on FynnEdge uses your self-reported profile and does not perform a hard credit bureau check until you explicitly consent during the application step.

Does an eligibility result guarantee loan approval?

No. Eligibility results are indicative and subject to the lender's final verification, documentation and underwriting.

What is a personal loan ?

A personal loan is an unsecured loan offered to individuals by banks or non-banking financial companies to meet their personal financial commitments. One can utilise the funds received through this type of loan for almost any personal need, whether it is a sudden medical expense, a wedding or travel expense, or even for any educational need or renovation work.

Do I need collateral for a personal loan?

Generally, no, you need not provide collateral while taking personal loans. As personal loans are unsecured it doesn’t require you to put up your valuable asset, such as land, buildings, or savings deposits as security for availing the loan from the lender. The factor that determines loan requisition is the criteria specified by the lending institution and the approval of loan request by them.

Can I get a personal loan without a salary slip?

Certainly, lenders are open to applications made without a salary slip, provided that other evidence of income is made available to the lender, such as a bank statement, tax returns, Form 16 or financial statements. However, the possibilities of approval and eligibility, along with processing and approvals, vary with lenders.

Can self-employed individuals get a personal loan?

Yes, self-employed applicants can get personal loans if they fulfil the requests of the lender. They will have to provide documents such as their income tax return, bank statements, other financial documents, etc.

. Does my employer matter?

Yes, your employer can influence a lender's assessment of your application. Banks may consider your organisation's stability, employment category, salary consistency, and inclusion on their approved employer list. Working for an established organisation may support your application, but it does not guarantee loan approval or a lower interest rate.

What is the minimum personal loan amount?

The minimum amount available depends on the lender and the loan product. Some banks offer personal loans starting at approximately ₹50,000, while certain NBFCs and digital lending platforms may provide smaller amounts. Check the minimum borrowing limit, processing fees, and repayment conditions before applying.

Can I apply if I already have another loan?

Yes, having an existing loan does not automatically prevent you from applying for another one. Lenders will assess your current EMIs, income, repayment record, and outstanding debts before deciding. If your existing obligations consume a large portion of your income, the approved loan amount may be lower.

What interest rate do personal loans charge in India?

Personal loan interest rates vary by lender, loan amount, repayment period, credit profile, and income stability. Some borrowers may receive rates starting around 10% per annum, while others may be charged considerably more. Compare the current offers from multiple lenders and review the annual interest rate and associated fees before accepting an offer

How is personal loan EMI calculated?

Your Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) is calculated using three main factors: the amount borrowed, the annual interest rate converted into a monthly rate, and the repayment tenure in months. The EMI includes both the principal repayment and the interest charged on the outstanding balance. The standard formula is: EMI=(P×R×(1+R)^N)/((1+R)^N-1) Where: P = Principal loan amount R = Monthly interest rate expressed as a decimal N = Total number of monthly instalments Use a personal loan EMI calculator to estimate your monthly payment by entering the loan amount, interest rate, and repayment tenure. This helps you compare different repayment options before applying.

How much loan can I get on a ₹30,000 salary?

With a monthly salary of ₹30,000, you might qualify for a personal loan of approximately ₹3 lakh to ₹6 lakh, depending on the lender's assessment. This is only an estimate, not a guaranteed offer. Existing EMIs, credit history, employment profile, interest rate, and chosen tenure can change your eligible amount.

How is my maximum loan amount decided?

Lenders calculate your potential loan amount by reviewing your monthly earnings, credit score, current financial commitments, employment history, and ability to manage additional EMIs. They may also consider your banking relationship and repayment track record. The final amount is determined after evaluating these factors against their eligibility rules.

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