Payback Period Calculator
How many years until an investment recovers its initial outlay through annual cashflow? The simplest project-evaluation tool — no discount rate, no time-value gymnastics.
🇮🇳All amounts in ₹ INR · India tax law · FY 2025–26
Inputs
Payback period
4.17 yr
Use cases
- Solar rooftop — typical 5–7 year payback in India
- EV vs ICE purchase
- Small business equipment / franchise buys
Limitation: ignores time value of money. For longer projects use NPV instead.