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Payback Period Calculator
Calculate simple payback period — how long it takes to recover the initial investment from cash inflows.
Inputs
Annual Cash Inflows
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Results
Initial Investment₹ 5,00,000
Total Cash Inflows₹ 6,00,000
Net Gain / (Loss)₹ 1,00,000
Simple Payback Period3 yr 10 mo
Overall ROI20.0%
| Year | Cash Inflow | Cumulative | Unrecovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹ 1,50,000 | ₹ 1,50,000 | ₹ 3,50,000 |
| 2 | ₹ 1,50,000 | ₹ 3,00,000 | ₹ 2,00,000 |
| 3 | ₹ 1,20,000 | ₹ 4,20,000 | ₹ 80,000 |
| 4 | ₹ 1,00,000 | ₹ 5,20,000 | — |
| 5 | ₹ 80,000 | ₹ 6,00,000 | — |