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EMI Calculator

EMI Calculator

Calculate EMI for home, car or personal loans

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₹20,00,000
8.5%
20 Yr

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Principal
48%
of total payment
Monthly EMI
₹17,356
Total Interest
₹21,65,552
Total Payment
₹41,65,552
Monthly EMI
₹17,356
Pay ₹17,356 every month for 20 years
Total Interest Payable
₹21,65,552
52% of total payment goes towards interest
Total Payment
₹41,65,552
Principal ₹20,00,000 + Interest ₹21,65,552

Yearly Principal vs Interest

YearPrincipal PaidInterest PaidBalance
1₹39,805₹1,68,473₹19,60,195
2₹43,323₹1,64,955₹19,16,872
3₹47,152₹1,61,125₹18,69,720
4₹51,320₹1,56,957₹18,18,400
5₹55,856₹1,52,421₹17,62,544
6₹60,794₹1,47,484₹17,01,750
7₹66,167₹1,42,110₹16,35,583
8₹72,016₹1,36,262₹15,63,567
9₹78,381₹1,29,896₹14,85,186
10₹85,309₹1,22,968₹13,99,876
11₹92,850₹1,15,428₹13,07,026
12₹1,01,057₹1,07,220₹12,05,969
13₹1,09,990₹98,288₹10,95,980
14₹1,19,712₹88,566₹9,76,268
15₹1,30,293₹77,984₹8,45,975
16₹1,41,810₹66,468₹7,04,165
17₹1,54,345₹53,933₹5,49,820
18₹1,67,987₹40,290₹3,81,833
19₹1,82,836₹25,442₹1,98,997
20₹1,98,997₹9,281₹0
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Assumptions and methodology

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Methodology notes

Formula used

Reducing balance EMI
EMI = P x r x (1 + r)^n / [(1 + r)^n - 1]

The annual interest rate is converted to a monthly rate and applied to the outstanding principal over the selected tenure.

Methodology

  • Compute monthly interest from the annual rate.
  • Calculate the fixed EMI required to repay principal and interest over the tenure.
  • Build the repayment schedule by splitting each EMI into interest and principal.

Core assumptions

  • The interest rate remains constant for the full tenure.
  • Payments are made monthly without missed EMIs.
  • The loan follows a standard reducing balance method.

Not included

  • Processing fees, insurance, taxes, penalties, and rate resets are excluded.
  • Actual lender amortization may differ slightly because of day-count rules.

About EMI Calculator

Guide

1What is EMI?

An Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) is a fixed monthly payment made by a borrower to a lender on a specified date each month. EMIs are used to repay both the principal and interest on a loan over a set period, ensuring the loan is fully paid off by the end of the tenure.

EMIs are applicable to home loans, car loans, personal loans, education loans, and most other types of credit in India. The amount remains constant throughout the loan tenure, making it easy to plan your monthly budget.

2EMI Formula

The EMI is calculated using the following formula:

EMI = P × r × (1 + r)^n / [(1 + r)^n - 1]

  • P = Principal loan amount
  • r = Monthly interest rate (annual rate / 12 / 100)
  • n = Loan tenure in months

In the early months, a larger portion of the EMI goes toward interest. As the loan matures, more of the EMI goes toward repaying the principal.

3How to Use This EMI Calculator

  • Step 1: Enter the loan amount (e.g., ₹25,00,000 for a home loan)
  • Step 2: Input the annual interest rate (e.g., 8.5%)
  • Step 3: Set the loan tenure in months or years
  • Step 4: View your monthly EMI, total interest payable, and amortization schedule

4Types of Loans and Typical EMI Ranges

  • Home Loan: Interest rates typically range from 8-10% p.a., tenures up to 30 years
  • Car Loan: Interest rates around 8-12% p.a., tenures of 3-7 years
  • Personal Loan: Interest rates from 10-24% p.a., tenures of 1-5 years
  • Education Loan: Interest rates around 8-14% p.a., with moratorium period during studies

5Tips to Reduce Your EMI Burden

  • Higher Down Payment: Reducing the loan principal directly lowers EMI
  • Longer Tenure: Spreads payments over more months, but increases total interest
  • Negotiate Interest Rate: Compare offers from multiple banks before finalizing
  • Prepayment: Making partial prepayments reduces outstanding principal and future interest
  • Balance Transfer: Switch to a bank offering a lower interest rate

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