Coronavirus Lockdown
Seshan Vijayraghvan
Jun 4, 2020, 4:15 PM
Bajaj Auto has announced joining hands with HDFC Bank to offer special finance option to its two-wheeler customers. Customers buying a Bajaj Auto vehicle can now avail loans from HDFC Bank via its hassle-free end-to-end digital processes and services. This will certainly be beneficial for those who are sceptical about physically visiting a bank to complete the loan procedure during the coronavirus pandemic.
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