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Debt-to-Income (DTI) Calculator

See what share of your gross monthly income goes to debt repayments.

Last reviewed:
For FY 2026-27 · India

Income before deductions.

All EMIs, card minimums and other loan payments.

Quick examples

Debt-to-income ratio30.0%

₹30,000 of monthly debt on ₹1,00,000 gross income.

Y1Y5
Monthly debt (₹)DTI (%)
What you are seeing: Your DTI is 30.0%; the chart shows how it moves if debts change by ±10–20%.
DTI30.0%
Income left after debt₹70,000
Debt at a 40% DTI₹40,000

What each result means

DTI

What it is: Debt payments ÷ gross income.

Your value: 30.0%

Lower means more room in your budget.

Income left after debt

What it is: Income minus debt payments.

Your value: ₹70,000

For all other spending and saving.

Debt at a 40% DTI

What it is: The payment level that would give 40% — an illustrative reference, not a rule.

Your value: ₹40,000

Lenders set their own limits.

Year-by-year breakdown

Debt-to-Income (DTI) Calculator year-by-year schedule
ScenarioMonthly debt (₹)Income (₹)DTIIncome left (₹)
Debt −20%₹24,000₹1,00,00024.0%₹76,000
Debt −10%₹27,000₹1,00,00027.0%₹73,000
Debt +10%₹33,000₹1,00,00033.0%₹67,000

How to read this: the rows show your DTI now and if debt payments were lower or higher.

Showing the first 3 of 5 years. Want charts, formulas and the full schedule? Get the detailed PDF.

What this calculator does

This calculator divides your monthly debt payments by your gross monthly income to give the debt-to-income ratio lenders use to judge repayment capacity.

What your result means

The ratio is simple arithmetic. Each lender decides what level it accepts.

Formula

1. DTI

DTI = Monthly debt payments ÷ Gross monthly income × 100

Symbols

Debt
All monthly loan and card payments

Worked example

₹30,000 ÷ ₹1,00,000 = 30%.

Working for your numbers

  1. DTI = ₹30,000 ÷ ₹1,00,000 × 100 = 30.00%

Frequently asked questions

Is there an official DTI limit in India?

No single regulatory DTI limit applies to all loans; lenders set their own (often expressed as FOIR on net income).

When should I talk to a professional instead?

Before a real decision, especially a large or long-term one, speak to a SEBI-registered investment adviser or a qualified professional. This page is educational only.

Symbols and assumptions

Debt
Monthly debt payments
Income
Gross monthly income
  • Uses gross (pre-tax) income.
  • Rent and living costs are not counted as debt.

Sources and review

Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Next review 2027-09-29

Not investment advice. VIA Capital is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser and this calculator does not recommend any fund, product or investment strategy. Market-linked investments are subject to market risk; assumed returns are not indicative of future results.
Important limitation. This is an educational estimate based solely on the values and formula shown. It is not financial, tax or investment advice. Actual returns will differ from any assumed rate. Verify with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decision.

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How it works

Adds your monthly debt repayments and divides them by your gross monthly income.

The formula

DTI = Total monthly debt payments ÷ Gross monthly income × 100
DTI
Debt-to-income ratio (%)

Worked example

₹30,000 of EMIs on a ₹1,00,000 gross monthly income gives a DTI of 30%.

Pro tips

  • Lenders set their own DTI limits; this shows the numbers only.

Common mistakes

  • Using take-home pay instead of gross income.

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Institutional grade calculations are illustrative and for educational wealth architecture. Results do not constitute investment advice.