Net Worth Calculator
Know exactly where you stand โ total assets minus total liabilities reveals your true financial health.
AssetsLiabilitiesFinancial Health Score
What Is a Good Net Worth in India?
There is no universal "good" net worth โ it depends on your age, income, and life stage. A useful rule of thumb from personal finance: your net worth should roughly equal your annual income multiplied by your age divided by 10. So a 30-year-old earning โน12 lakh annually should aim for a net worth of โน36 lakh (โน12L ร 30 รท 10).
More practically, the key milestone is having a positive net worth (assets exceeding liabilities) and growing it consistently. A debt-to-asset ratio below 30% is considered healthy. Above 50%, debt management becomes a priority before wealth building.
Unlike Western markets, Indian household wealth is heavily concentrated in physical assets โ gold and property โ which are less liquid. A healthy Indian portfolio should have at least 20โ30% in liquid or semi-liquid financial assets (FD, MF, stocks, EPF).
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I include my home in net worth?
Yes, at current market value (not purchase price). However, since your home is illiquid โ you can't easily access that wealth โ many financial planners recommend tracking two net worth figures: one including primary residence and one excluding it. The "ex-home" figure gives a clearer picture of your accessible financial health.
How often should I calculate my net worth?
Every 3โ6 months is ideal. Tracking net worth regularly is one of the most powerful financial habits โ it makes progress (and problems) visible. Annual tracking is the minimum. Many serious personal finance practitioners track monthly, especially when paying down debt or building an investment portfolio.
What is a good debt-to-asset ratio?
Below 30% is healthy. 30โ50% is manageable but worth monitoring. Above 50% means more than half your assets are financed by debt โ a vulnerable position if income drops or asset values fall. For young Indians with home loans, ratios of 40โ60% early in life are common and manageable if income growth is strong.
Is my EPF part of my net worth?
Yes โ your EPF balance is yours, even though it's locked until retirement (with some exceptions). Include the current EPF balance as an asset. Since it grows at 8.25% tax-free, it's one of the most valuable components of an Indian salaried employee's net worth over a full career.