Understanding the concept
What is EMI?
EMI stands for Equated Monthly Instalment — the fixed amount you pay the bank every month to repay your loan. Every EMI has two parts: an interest component and a principal component. In the early months, most of your EMI goes toward interest. Over time, more goes toward repaying the actual loan. Most people check if the EMI fits their budget — but the more important question is: how much total interest will you pay over the full tenure?
EMI
=
P × r × (1 + r)^n ÷ ((1 + r)^n − 1)
Where
P = Loan Amount | r = Monthly Rate (Annual Rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100) | n = Tenure in months
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Interest Component
The cost of borrowing money — higher in the early months when the outstanding principal is large. Reduces gradually as you repay the loan.
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Principal Component
The portion that actually reduces your outstanding loan balance. Small in early months, grows larger towards the end of the tenure.
Typical Interest Rates in India
🏭 Business Loan
10 – 18% p.a.
🚗 Vehicle Loan
9 – 14% p.a.
👤 Personal Loan
12 – 24% p.a.
Important: Enter the loan principal — the amount the bank gives you — not the total repayable amount. The total repayable (principal + interest) is calculated automatically.