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Illustrative calculators

Nine plain-language calculators covering loans, salary, savings and planning. Every result is illustrative only — actual outcomes depend on current rates and rules.

EMI

EMI Calculator

Loans

See how loan amount, interest rate and tenure shape a monthly instalment.

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SI

Simple Interest Calculator

Savings & Investing

Work out interest earned or owed over a fixed period.

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GR

Gratuity Calculator

Salary & Tax

Estimate an illustrative gratuity amount based on years of service.

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RD

RD Calculator

Savings & Investing

Project the maturity value of a recurring deposit over time.

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PF

PPF / EPF Calculator

Savings & Investing

See how regular contributions can grow over the long term.

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SIP

SIP Calculator

Savings & Investing

Explore how periodic investing may grow under different assumptions.

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TH

Take-Home Salary Calculator

Salary & Tax

Break down a salary structure into an illustrative in-hand figure.

Related: Understanding How Loans Work →
HRA

HRA Exemption Calculator

Salary & Tax

Understand how rent, salary and city type affect exemption eligibility.

Related: Insurance Basics, Explained Simply →
IF

Inflation Impact Calculator

Planning

See how inflation can erode the value of money over time.

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Learn, in plain language

Short guides covering the basics — no specific tax slabs, product names, or "best of" claims, just how things work.

Insurance

Insurance Basics, Explained Simply

What a policy actually promises, and the terms worth understanding before you read one.

Read the full article → Related: Simple Interest Calculator →
Loans

Understanding How Loans Work

Principal, interest, tenure and instalments — the mechanics behind any loan.

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Investing

Investing Basics for Beginners

How compounding, risk and time horizon fit together before you put money anywhere.

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Retirement

Planning for Retirement, Early

Why starting sooner changes the maths, and what "long-term" actually means.

Read the full article → Related: PPF / EPF Calculator →
Tax

How Income Tax Actually Works

Slabs, deductions and exemptions — the structure, without any numbers that change every year.

Read the full article → Related: HRA Exemption Calculator →
ITR Filing

A Plain-Language Guide to Filing Your ITR

The forms, documents and steps involved in filing a return — a walkthrough, not a service.

Read the full article → Related: Take-Home Salary Calculator →
Scams

Common Financial Scams To Recognise

Patterns used in frequent scams, and how to pause before acting.

Read the full article → Related: RD Calculator →
Business Insurance

Business Insurance, Category by Category

The broad categories of business coverage that typically exist, explained without naming any provider.

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Insurance

Life Insurance: How It Works

How life cover works, so you understand the basics before speaking with a licensed insurer or agent.

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Insurance

Health Insurance: What to Check

How health cover typically works and what to check before choosing a plan.

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Insurance

Vehicle Insurance: What Is Covered and What Is Not

How motor insurance works for cars and two-wheelers, and what a policy usually does and does not cover.

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Insurance

Home Insurance: Protecting Your Home and Belongings

How home cover works and the common risks it names.

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Investing

Demat Accounts Explained

What a demat account is and how it is typically opened.

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Glossary & FAQ

Terms and questions, answered in plain language — search only draws from this approved content.

Premium

The amount paid, usually on a regular schedule, to keep a policy active.

Deductible

The portion of a claim the policyholder covers before other terms apply.

Principal

The original amount borrowed or invested, before interest is added.

Tenure

The length of time over which a loan or deposit runs.

Compounding

Interest calculated on both the original amount and previously earned interest.

Nominee

The person named to receive the benefit if the policyholder is no longer able to.

Grace Period

A short window after a due date during which a payment is still accepted without lapsing.

Maturity Value

The total amount payable at the end of a policy or deposit term.

Business insurance awareness checklist

Pick the sector closest to your business to see the categories of coverage typically considered — for general awareness only.

This checklist names categories of coverage only — never a company or product — and is not a recommendation. Consult a licensed advisor for product-specific guidance.

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