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How to Calculate Loan EMI Payments

Your EMI (equated monthly instalment) depends on the loan amount, interest rate and term. A loan calculator applies the standard amortisation formula and shows your monthly payment and total interest instantly.

Last updated: 2026-07-17

What EMI is

EMI is the fixed amount you pay each month until a loan is repaid. Each payment covers some interest and some principal; early on it's mostly interest, and later mostly principal — that's called amortisation.

What drives your payment

  • Loan amount — more borrowed, higher EMI.
  • Interest rate — even a small rate change moves the total interest a lot.
  • Term — a longer term lowers the monthly payment but increases total interest paid.

Calculate it instantly

The lesson most people miss

Stretching a loan over more years makes each payment smaller but can dramatically increase the total interest you pay. Compare a few terms before committing.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a longer loan term save money?

It lowers the monthly payment but usually increases the total interest paid over the life of the loan. Compare the total cost, not just the monthly figure.

What affects my EMI the most?

The loan amount, the interest rate and the term. Interest rate and term have an outsized effect on the total interest you'll pay.

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