Emergency Fund & Expense Runway Calculator 2026
Calculate your ideal emergency fund corpus, monthly expense runway, and safe 3-tier liquid asset allocation.
Your Current Runway: 2.3 Months of Expenses Covered
Monthly Outflow: ₹65,000 | Target Buffer: 6 Months (₹3.90 L)
Monthly Expenses & Current Reserves
Safe 3-Tier Liquid Asset Allocation
Where to Park Your Emergency Fund (3-Tier Safety Model)
Tier 1: Instant Cash (20%)
High-Yield Savings Account / Auto Sweep-in FD with zero lock-in for ATM/medical emergencies.
Tier 2: T+1 Liquid Funds (50%)
Overnight / Ultra Short-Term Mutual Funds with instant redemption up to ₹50k/day.
Tier 3: Short-Term Bank FD (30%)
1-year breakable Fixed Deposits offering higher interest without equity market risk.
Golden Rules for Emergency Fund Management in India
❌ Never Invest Emergency Money in Equity / Stocks
Recessions and layoffs often coincide with market crashes. If your emergency fund is in equity mutual funds or stocks, you may be forced to liquidate at a 30–40% loss.
🛡️ RBI DICGC ₹5 Lakh Deposit Insurance
Under RBI regulations, deposits up to ₹5,00,000 per depositor per bank (principal + interest) are 100% insured by DICGC. Diversify across 2 scheduled banks.
Authoritative Regulatory References
The Emergency Reserve Protocol: Insulating Your Financial Architecture from Shocks
An emergency fund is your financial seatbelt. Before initiating speculative equity investments or long-term commitments, maintain at least 6 to 9 months of essential living expenses (rent, groceries, utilities, school fees, and loan EMIs) in liquid, accessible instruments.
Emergency Fund FAQs
Strategic rules on parking and deploying contingency reserves.
Where should I park my emergency fund in India?
The optimal structure splits your emergency fund: 30% in high-yield savings or auto-sweep fixed deposits for instant ATM/UPI withdrawal, and 70% in top-tier overnight or liquid mutual funds (with instant redemption up to ₹50,000).
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