Emergency Fund Calculator

An emergency fund isn't an investment; it's insurance for your life. It protects your investments from life's surprises.

Target Emergency Fund

₹3,00,000

Current Gap₹3,00,000
Progress StatusVulnerable
Coverage0 Months
💡 Emergency fund protects investments, not lifestyle. It prevents you from selling your SIPs in a crash.

Safety Visualization

Why Your Portfolio needs a Bodyguard

Imagine a market crash happens exactly when you lose your job. If you don't have an emergency fund, you'll be forced to sell your stocks or mutual funds at a 40% loss to pay for rent.

The Hierarchy of Safety

Financial planning starts with Survival. Before you buy your first stock, you must have 3-6 months of expenses in a high-interest savings account or a Liquid Mutual Fund. This is your "Sleep-at-night" fund.

What counts as an Emergency?

Job loss, medical emergencies not covered by insurance, or urgent house repairs are emergencies. A "Year End Sale" at Zara is not an emergency. The fund must be liquid (accessible within 24 hours).