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SBI vs PNB vs Canara Solar Loan — Which is Best for Rooftop Solar?

Side-by-side comparison of SBI, PNB, Canara Bank and Bank of Baroda solar loans for rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar — interest rate, tenure, collateral, processing time.

PM Solar Finance Desk 14 Feb 2026

Solar Loan Rate Card

BankRate (pa)Max amountTenureCollateral-free up toProcessing fee
SBI Solar Loan5.75%–10.15%₹6 LUp to 10 y₹2 L (3 kW)₹500 + GST
PNB Surya Shakti7.00%–9.30%₹6 LUp to 7 y₹2 LNIL
Canara Bank Solar7.55%–10.25%₹6 LUp to 10 y₹2 L0.5% min ₹1,500
Bank of Baroda Solar7.40%–9.70%₹4 LUp to 7 y₹1.5 L₹500
Union Bank Solar8.10%–10.50%₹6 LUp to 10 y₹2 L₹1,000

Our take (Feb 2026, for Jaipur customers)

  • Lowest interest rate: SBI (especially if you have an existing SBI salary account)
  • Fastest processing: PNB (7-9 working days from application)
  • Best for ₹4-6 L loans: SBI / PNB at the larger amount tier
  • Best for first-time borrowers: Bank of Baroda (relaxed CIBIL ≥ 650)

How to apply (all banks)

All five banks accept the unified Jansamarth portal (jansamarth.in) application. You upload once, and the portal sends to your chosen bank automatically. PM Solar fills out the form with you on a Zoom call and submits within 24 hours.

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