RBI repo rate, 7 Oct 2026: 5.25% → 5.50%

RBI raised rates. What does it cost you?

Put in your home loan. See your new EMI, and the smarter way to absorb the hike.

Your loan

New loan? Enter the full amount. Existing loan? Enter what you still owe (see your bank app or loan statement).

Time left on loan

Your EMI

Before
After

Extra every month

Two ways to handle it

A Pay a higher EMI

Extra a month. Same loan end date.

Total extra over the loan

B Keep the EMI, stay in debt longer

Total extra paid

The gap

The smart move: one extra EMI a year

Pay one extra EMI at the end of every 12th month, at the new rate and the new EMI.

Loan closes in
Time saved
Interest saved

Year-by-year at the new rate

YearInterestLoan repaidBalance

For an existing loan, results assume your current EMI matches this balance, rate and time left. Assumes the full rate change is passed to your loan (true for repo-linked / EBLR loans). Under RBI's Aug 2023 rules your bank must let you choose a higher EMI, a longer tenure, or a mix. Educational, not financial advice.