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Home Loan EMI Calculator India 2026 — Bank Rate Comparison

Home Loan EMI Calculator India 2026 — Bank Rate Comparison — free guide with formula, examples, and free calculator.

📅 Updated 2026-03-14 🕒 5 min read 📋 Free Calculator Included

📚 Home Loan EMI Calculator India 2026 — Bank Rate Comparison

Home loan EMI in India is calculated using the RBI-mandated reducing balance formula. With rates from 8.4%–9.5% in 2025–26, your EMI and total interest vary significantly by bank and tenure. This guide compares top bank rates and helps you choose the right option.

8.40%
SBI lowest rate 2026
80%
LTV ratio
₹2L
Section 24 deduction
30 yrs
Max tenure

📋 Formula & Calculation

Home Loan EMI (Reducing Balance)EMI = P × r × (1+r)^n / [(1+r)^n − 1]
r = Monthly rate = Annual/1200 | n = Months
🌟 ₹40L at 8.5%, 20 Years

EMI = ₹34,776/month | Total Interest: ₹43.46L

BankRate 2025–26₹40L 20yr EMI
SBI Home Loan8.40%₹34,561
HDFC Bank8.75%₹35,369
ICICI Bank8.75%₹35,369
Kotak Mahindra8.70%₹35,245
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Current home loan rate India 2026?+
SBI from 8.40% (women, CIBIL 750+). HDFC/ICICI/Axis from 8.75–8.85%. REPO-linked floating rates.
Home loan on ₹50K salary?+
At ₹50K take-home, max EMI = ₹20K–₹25K → supports ~₹23–28L loan at 8.5% for 20yr.
Tax benefit on home loan India?+
Section 24(b): ₹2L/yr on interest. Section 80C: ₹1.5L on principal. Section 80EEA: extra ₹1.5L for first-time buyers.
How to reduce home loan EMI?+
Negotiate lower rate, extend tenure, make prepayments, or balance transfer to lower-rate lender.