What is the EMI on a ₹1.5 Crore home loan for 25 years?

At the lowest listed starting rate of 8.25% (SBI) in this snapshot, the EMI is ₹1,18,268. At the illustrative 7.15% comparison rate, the EMI is ₹1,07,457. Your actual EMI depends on your CIBIL, income profile, and chosen lender.

How much total interest will I pay?

At 8.25%, total interest is ₹2,04,80,400. At the illustrative 7.15% comparison rate, total interest is ₹1,72,37,100 — an estimated difference of ₹32,43,300 under the same assumptions.

Can I reduce the EMI further?

Three levers can change the result: (1) Increase tenure by 5 years — this can lower EMI but raise total interest; (2) Compare a lower illustrative rate with the lender's current quote; (3) Add a co-applicant only if the lender's eligibility rules and your repayment plan support it.

How should I interpret the 7.15% comparison rate?

The 7.15% figure is an illustrative scenario for comparing EMI math, not a lender offer or a guaranteed outcome. Actual pricing depends on the lender's current policy, CIBIL, income, FOIR, property, loan amount, documentation, and other eligibility factors.

What if I pre-pay part of the loan?

Under RBI rules, floating-rate home loans carry no pre-payment penalty. A ₹5–10 lakh pre-payment in year 3–5 can cut 3–5 years off the tenure. Balance-transfer and top-up loans may carry a small pre-payment charge (2–4%) — check the KFS.

₹1.5 Crore Home Loan EMI for 25 Years

Reviewed by Jay Patel· Last reviewed: 25 Apr 2026

EMI, total interest paid, and how an illustrative 7.15% comparison scenario differs from each lender's listed starting rate for a 25-year loan.

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On a ₹1.5 Crore home loan for 25 years, the lowest listed starting rate in this dataset (SBI at 8.25%) produces ₹2,04,80,400 in total interest. At the illustrative 7.15% comparison rate, the same loan produces ₹1,72,37,100 in interest — an estimated difference of ₹32,43,300 under these assumptions.

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Loan amount

₹1.5 Crore

Tenure

25 years

Illustrative EMI scenario (7.15%)

₹1,07,457

Bank-wise EMI (published floor rates)

Bank	Rate	EMI	Total interest	Total payable
SBI	8.25%	₹1,18,268	₹2,04,80,400	₹3,54,80,400
BoB	8.25%	₹1,18,268	₹2,04,80,400	₹3,54,80,400
PNB	8.3%	₹1,18,769	₹2,06,30,700	₹3,56,30,700
Canara	8.3%	₹1,18,769	₹2,06,30,700	₹3,56,30,700
Union	8.3%	₹1,18,769	₹2,06,30,700	₹3,56,30,700
LIC	8.3%	₹1,18,769	₹2,06,30,700	₹3,56,30,700
HDFC	8.35%	₹1,19,272	₹2,07,81,600	₹3,57,81,600
ICICI	8.35%	₹1,19,272	₹2,07,81,600	₹3,57,81,600
Bajaj	8.35%	₹1,19,272	₹2,07,81,600	₹3,57,81,600
Axis	8.4%	₹1,19,775	₹2,09,32,500	₹3,59,32,500
Federal	8.4%	₹1,19,775	₹2,09,32,500	₹3,59,32,500
Kotak	8.45%	₹1,20,279	₹2,10,83,700	₹3,60,83,700
Tata	8.45%	₹1,20,279	₹2,10,83,700	₹3,60,83,700
IDFC	8.5%	₹1,20,784	₹2,12,35,200	₹3,62,35,200
Bandhan	8.5%	₹1,20,784	₹2,12,35,200	₹3,62,35,200

Rates reflect bank-published starting floors; actual rate depends on borrower profile, LTV, and property APF status.

How the 7.15% illustrative scenario changes the math

On this exact loan (₹1.5 Crore, 25 years), dropping from the cheapest published starting rate (SBI at 8.25%) to the illustrative 7.15% scenario produces an estimated interest difference of ₹32,43,300 in total interest paid — the equivalent of 10% of your total outgo.

Section 80C + 24(b) tax benefit

On a 25-year home loan, you can claim up to ₹1.5 lakh of principal under Section 80C and up to ₹2 lakh of interest under Section 24(b) each financial year (subject to your tax regime). In the 30% slab, this is roughly ₹1.05 lakh of annual tax saving — worth factoring into your cost math alongside the raw EMI.

FAQ

What is the EMI on a ₹1.5 Crore home loan for 25 years?: At the lowest listed starting rate of 8.25% (SBI) in this snapshot, the EMI is ₹1,18,268. At the illustrative 7.15% comparison rate, the EMI is ₹1,07,457. Your actual EMI depends on your CIBIL, income profile, and chosen lender.
How much total interest will I pay?: At 8.25%, total interest is ₹2,04,80,400. At the illustrative 7.15% comparison rate, total interest is ₹1,72,37,100 — an estimated difference of ₹32,43,300 under the same assumptions.
Can I reduce the EMI further?: Three levers can change the result: (1) Increase tenure by 5 years — this can lower EMI but raise total interest; (2) Compare a lower illustrative rate with the lender's current quote; (3) Add a co-applicant only if the lender's eligibility rules and your repayment plan support it.
How should I interpret the 7.15% comparison rate?: The 7.15% figure is an illustrative scenario for comparing EMI math, not a lender offer or a guaranteed outcome. Actual pricing depends on the lender's current policy, CIBIL, income, FOIR, property, loan amount, documentation, and other eligibility factors.
What if I pre-pay part of the loan?: Under RBI rules, floating-rate home loans carry no pre-payment penalty. A ₹5–10 lakh pre-payment in year 3–5 can cut 3–5 years off the tenure. Balance-transfer and top-up loans may carry a small pre-payment charge (2–4%) — check the KFS.

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EMI calculations assume a flat rate for the full tenure. In practice, floating rates change with the RBI repo. Listed rates are a dated comparison snapshot; actual lender pricing, eligibility, fees, and terms must be confirmed before applying.