Salary split table showing EMI, investment and living cost percentages for take-home salaries from 15,000 to 1 lakh rupees

How Much of Your Salary Should Go to EMI and Investments?

Quick answer For most salaried people, a safe EMI limit is 15% of take-home salary up to ₹30,000. It is 25% at ₹50,000 and 30% at ₹75,000 and above. Invest 15% to 25%. Use the rest for living costs. Banks may allow 40–50% for EMIs, but that is their risk limit, not your comfort limit.