What is an EMI?
An Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) is the fixed amount you repay every month on a loan. Each EMI covers part interest and part principal, so the loan is fully cleared by the end of the term.
The EMI formula
EMI = P × r × (1+r)n ÷ ((1+r)n − 1)
- P = loan principal
- r = monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100)
- n = number of monthly installments (years × 12)
How to use it
- Enter the loan amount.
- Enter the annual interest rate.
- Enter the loan tenure in years.
- Calculate to see your monthly EMI, total interest and total amount payable.
Tips to reduce your EMI burden
- A longer tenure lowers the EMI but increases total interest paid.
- Even a small rate reduction can save a large sum over a long loan.
- Prepaying when possible cuts the outstanding principal and overall interest.
Results are indicative; lenders may add processing fees and use slightly different rounding.