Glossary
EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment)
An EMI is the fixed amount you pay the lender each month to repay a loan. It covers both interest and a share of the principal. The EMI depends on the loan amount, the interest rate and the tenure. A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises the total interest paid. You can test combinations with the
Related terms: Principal, Interest Rate, Tenure.
Published 12 Nov 2026
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