Business Loan EMI Calculator

Plan the monthly outgo on a business or working capital loan and see the true interest cost against your cash flow.

Your monthly EMI
₹51,266
3 yr · 14% p.a.
Principal amount₹15,00,000
Total interest₹3,45,592
Total payable₹18,45,592

About the Business Loan EMI Calculator

Business loans cover working capital gaps, equipment purchases and expansion. Unsecured business loans are priced on turnover, vintage and banking conduct; secured facilities against property or receivables are considerably cheaper.

The EMI is only half the picture for a business — what matters is whether the instalment sits comfortably inside your monthly cash conversion cycle. Model the EMI here, then compare it with your average monthly surplus over the last twelve months, not your best month.

The formula

EMI = [P × R × (1+R)^N] ÷ [(1+R)^N − 1]
PLoan principal — the amount actually disbursed to you
RMonthly interest rate — the annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100
NTenure in months

Every bank and NBFC in India uses this reducing-balance formula. Interest is charged only on the outstanding balance, so the interest share of each EMI falls as the loan runs down while the principal share rises.

Things worth knowing

1
Lenders want at least 2–3 years of vintage, filed GST returns and a clean bank statement with no cheque bounces.
2
An overdraft charges interest only on what you actually draw — cheaper than a term loan for a seasonal gap.
3
Interest paid on a business loan is a deductible business expense; the principal repayment is not.

Frequently asked questions

KYC of proprietors or directors, 12 months of bank statements, the last two years of ITRs and audited financials, GST returns, and proof of business continuity. Secured facilities also need property or collateral papers.

A term loan suits a one-time asset purchase with predictable repayment. An overdraft or cash credit line suits a recurring working capital gap, because interest accrues only on the amount drawn and only for the days it is outstanding.

Most lenders require 2–3 years of operations. Newer businesses are usually routed to government-backed schemes such as MUDRA or a CGTMSE-covered facility, or need a co-applicant with income.

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