Last updated: February 28, 2026

EMI Calculator for
Home, Car & Personal Loans

Calculate your monthly EMI, total interest, and plan your loan repayment. Make informed borrowing decisions.

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₹50,000₹5,00,00,000
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1 Year30 Years
Years

Monthly EMI

₹17,356

Total Interest Payable

₹21,65,552

Total Payment (Principal + Interest)

₹41,65,552

Principal Amount

₹20,00,000

Interest52.0%
Principal48.0%

What is EMI?

EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is a fixed payment you make every month to repay your loan. It includes both principal and interest components.

  • Fixed payment: Same EMI every month for easy budgeting
  • Principal + Interest: Each EMI has both components
  • Declining interest: Interest reduces over time

Tips to Reduce EMI Burden

  • 1Make prepayments whenever possible to reduce principal
  • 2Choose longer tenure for lower EMI (but higher total interest)
  • 3Compare interest rates from different lenders
  • 4Use our Part Payment calculator to see prepayment benefits

Need Part Payment Calculator?

See how prepayments can reduce your loan tenure and save lakhs in interest. Calculate the impact of part payments!

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Common Loan Types

  • Home Loan

    8% – 9% p.a. | 15 – 30 years

  • Car Loan

    8% – 10% p.a. | 3 – 7 years

  • Personal Loan

    10% – 16% p.a. | 1 – 5 years

  • Education Loan

    8% – 12% p.a. | 5 – 15 years

Understanding EMI for Loans in India

EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is the fixed amount you pay every month towards your loan repayment. Understanding how EMI works helps you make better borrowing decisions and plan your finances effectively.

How is EMI Calculated?

EMI is calculated using the formula:

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

P = Principal loan amount

r = Monthly interest rate

n = Loan tenure in months

EMI vs Interest Rate vs Tenure

Your EMI is determined by three factors: loan amount, interest rate, and tenure. Lower interest rate or longer tenure reduces EMI but may increase total interest paid. Use this calculator to find the right balance for your budget.

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How to use the EMI Calculator

Estimate monthly installment, total payment, and total interest.

  1. 1

    Enter loan principal

    Input the amount you plan to borrow.

  2. 2

    Enter annual interest rate

    Use lender quoted interest rate for the loan type.

  3. 3

    Set loan tenure

    Choose repayment period in years.

  4. 4

    Compare repayment outcomes

    Review monthly EMI, total interest, and total repayment amount.

EMI Calculator FAQs

EMI includes both principal repayment and interest. In early months, interest is usually higher; principal share increases over time.