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# EMI Calculator

> Work out your monthly loan instalment and total interest payable.

Interactive calculator: https://awesomecalcs.com/emi-calculator

## How this is calculated

Computes the fixed monthly instalment (EMI) needed to repay a loan, and the interest/principal split for every month of the tenure.

**Formula:** `EMI = P x r x (1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n - 1)`

**Variables:**

- `P`: Loan principal amount, in INR
- `r`: Monthly interest rate (annual interest rate / 12 / 100)
- `n`: Loan tenure in months

Reference: Matches the standard EMI formula used by Groww, ClearTax, and Bankbazaar style EMI calculators.

## Assumptions

- Assumes a fixed interest rate for the full tenure (no floating-rate resets).
- Tenure is capped at 30 years, covering common Indian loan products.

## Shareable URL parameters

Append these as query parameters to https://awesomecalcs.com/emi-calculator to deep-link directly into a pre-filled, pre-calculated result page. Values outside the given range are clamped, not rejected.

- `principal` (number (100000 to 20000000 INR), default `2500000`): Loan amount.
- `rate` (number (5 to 20 %), default `9`): Annual interest rate.
- `years` (number (1 to 30 years), default `15`): Loan tenure.

Example: https://awesomecalcs.com/emi-calculator?principal=3000000&rate=8.5&years=20

## Example scenarios

- [₹5,00,000 Loan EMI for 5 Years](https://awesomecalcs.com/llms/emi-calculator/500000-loan-5-years)
- [₹10,00,000 Loan EMI for 10 Years](https://awesomecalcs.com/llms/emi-calculator/1000000-loan-10-years)
- [₹25,00,000 Loan EMI for 15 Years](https://awesomecalcs.com/llms/emi-calculator/2500000-loan-15-years)
- [₹50,00,000 Loan EMI for 20 Years](https://awesomecalcs.com/llms/emi-calculator/5000000-loan-20-years)
- [₹10,00,000 Loan EMI for 5 Years](https://awesomecalcs.com/llms/emi-calculator/1000000-loan-5-years)
- [₹25,00,000 Loan EMI for 20 Years](https://awesomecalcs.com/llms/emi-calculator/2500000-loan-20-years)
- [₹1,00,000 Loan EMI for 1 Year](https://awesomecalcs.com/llms/emi-calculator/100000-loan-1-year)
- [₹1,00,000 Loan EMI for 2 Years](https://awesomecalcs.com/llms/emi-calculator/100000-loan-2-years)

## Frequently asked questions

### How is the EMI calculated?

EMI stands for Equated Monthly Installment: a fixed amount you pay every month until the loan is fully repaid. It is calculated using the formula EMI = P x r x (1 + r)^n / ((1 + r)^n - 1), where P is the loan amount, r is the monthly interest rate, and n is the number of monthly installments. For example, a ₹25,00,000 loan at 9% p.a. for 15 years works out to an EMI of roughly ₹25,357.

### Why does the interest portion reduce over time?

Each EMI is split into an interest component and a principal component. Interest is charged on the outstanding balance, which is highest at the start of the loan. As you repay principal each month, the outstanding balance shrinks, so the interest portion of each EMI falls and the principal portion rises, even though the EMI itself stays the same.

### Does a longer tenure always mean lower EMIs?

Yes, spreading the same loan amount over more months reduces each individual EMI. However, a longer tenure also means you pay interest for longer, which increases the total interest payable over the life of the loan. Use the sliders above to compare how tenure affects both your EMI and the total interest.

### What is the difference between flat rate and reducing balance interest?

Most loans in India (including this calculator) use the reducing balance method, where interest is charged only on the outstanding principal. Some loans (often personal or vehicle loans from smaller lenders) use a flat rate, where interest is charged on the original principal for the entire tenure, which works out more expensive even if the quoted rate looks similar.

### Can I prepay my loan to reduce the EMI or tenure?

Yes, making a lump-sum prepayment reduces your outstanding principal, which lowers either your EMI (if the tenure stays the same) or your remaining tenure (if the EMI stays the same). If you have a home loan, try the Home Loan EMI calculator, which lets you model one-time or recurring prepayments.