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Emergency fund calculator

Find out exactly how big your safety net should be, based on your real monthly expenses.

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Your target emergency fund
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How this is calculated

An emergency fund should cover your essential expenses — rent, food, utilities, EMIs — if your income stopped tomorrow. It's not meant to cover discretionary spending.

Emergency Fund = Monthly Expenses × Months of Cover

Example: if your essentials cost ₹35,000/month and you want 6 months of cover, you'd need ₹2,10,000 saved.

Tips to build it faster

  • Start with a smaller milestone, like one month's expenses, before aiming for six.
  • Keep it in a separate account so you're not tempted to dip into it.
  • Automate a fixed transfer every payday until you hit your target.
  • Top it back up immediately after any withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

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