APR Calculator
Compute annualised credit cost including interest rate and loan origination charges. Compare true borrowing cost across lenders.
Last updated: 19 July 2026. APR figures are indicative planning tools — the Key Fact Statement from your lender is authoritative.
What is APR?
Annual Percentage Rate expresses the yearly cost of a loan including interest and origination charges. Two loans with the same headline ROI can have different APRs if processing fees differ. Indian digital lending guidelines expect APR disclosure so borrowers can compare offers fairly.
How this calculator works
Enter loan amount, tenure, ROI and origination charges. The tool computes EMI on the full principal, then solves for the monthly rate that makes the present value of EMIs equal the net amount disbursed (principal minus charges). APR is reported as monthly rate × 12; effective APR compounds that monthly rate annually.
Worked example: ₹10 lakh at 12% for 36 months with ₹15,000 fees → net disbursed ₹9.85 lakh; APR rises above 12% because you pay interest as if you received the full amount. Try the numbers above to match Axis-style APR tools.
| Feature | Headline ROI | APR | EMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Includes fees? | No — interest rate only | Yes — interest + origination charges | No — monthly instalment amount |
| Best for | Quick rate comparisons | True cost when fees differ across lenders | Monthly budget fit |
| Shown in | Advertisements and sanction letters | Key Fact Statement / digital loan disclosures | Repayment schedules |
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Plan the monthly instalment with the EMI calculator, or model switching lenders with the balance transfer calculator.
Frequently asked questions about APR
What is APR on a loan?
Annual Percentage Rate is the annualised cost of credit including the interest rate and loan origination charges (processing fee, valuation, CERSAI, etc.). It helps compare offers when fees differ.
How does this APR calculator work?
It computes EMI on the full loan amount at the stated ROI, then finds the monthly IRR that equates the present value of those EMIs to the net amount disbursed (loan minus origination charges). APR is shown as monthly IRR × 12.
What charges should I include?
Include mandatory upfront charges at origination: processing fees, documentation, valuation, CERSAI and similar. Exclude stamp duty and contingent charges such as penal interest or late fees, as Axis Finance notes on its APR tool.
Why is APR higher than the interest rate?
Because you repay EMI on the full sanctioned amount but receive less in hand after fees. The same cash outflows against a smaller net disbursement imply a higher effective rate.
Is APR the same as effective interest rate?
This calculator also shows an effective APR compounded annually from the monthly IRR. Lenders often quote the nominal APR (monthly rate × 12). Use the same definition when comparing offers.
Will my sanctioned APR match this tool?
Indicative only. Actual APR in the Key Fact Statement depends on final charges, insurance if financed, and the lender’s exact methodology.
How to calculate true cost of personal loan with processing fee in India?
Add processing fee, GST on fee, and other upfront charges to see what you effectively borrow versus what you repay. This APR-style view spreads those costs over the tenure so the headline interest rate alone is not misleading.
APR calculator India — does it include GST on loan processing charges?
Include GST in the charges field if your sanction letter shows it separately. The tool treats entered charges as part of the effective cost; it does not auto-fetch bank fee schedules.
Disclaimer: APR estimates depend on fee timing and amortisation assumptions. Lenders may disclose APR differently. Not financial advice — confirm with your Key Fact Statement.
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