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MUTUAL FUNDS • TAX PLANNING

ELSS / Tax Saver Funds.
Tax planning with an equity investment lens.

ELSS is an equity-linked mutual fund category with a statutory three-year lock-in. Tax benefits depend on the tax regime and applicable rules.

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CATEGORYEquity
LOCK-IN3 years*
RISKMarket-linked

WHY PEOPLE CONSIDER IT

For eligible taxpayers who want to combine long-term equity exposure with applicable tax-saving provisions.

Think of this page as the first five minutes of the conversation. The final decision should follow a comparison of your goals, existing cover, affordability, risk and the current policy or scheme documents.

Three-year lock-inELSS has a statutory three-year lock-in for each investment.
Equity exposureIt remains a market-linked equity investment.
Tax rules matterThe benefit depends on the applicable tax regime and current law.
Long-term mindsetThe lock-in is only three years; equity goals often need a longer horizon.

AT A GLANCE

CategoryELSS
Lock-in3 years*
Asset classEquity
TaxRules apply

Example scenario

An eligible taxpayer wants an equity-linked investment with the statutory ELSS lock-in while considering applicable tax rules.

Key benefits to explore

  • Equity exposure
  • Three-year statutory lock-in
  • Potential tax-saving treatment subject to current rules
  • Long-term wealth-building orientation

UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE

Key terms explained simply.

You do not need to know the jargon before speaking with us. Here are the terms that matter on this page.

SIPSystematic Investment Plan — a way to invest a fixed amount into a mutual fund at regular intervals, such as monthly. SIP is a method of investing, not a separate type of mutual fund.
ELSSEquity Linked Savings Scheme — an equity mutual-fund category with a statutory three-year lock-in and tax treatment subject to current tax rules.
Lock-inA period during which an investment cannot normally be redeemed or withdrawn, subject to the product's rules.
NAVNet Asset Value — the per-unit value of a mutual fund scheme, calculated according to the fund's assets and liabilities.
RiskometerA standardised indicator that communicates the level of risk associated with a mutual fund scheme.
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QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK

Before you decide.

Is the return guaranteed?

No.

Is ELSS only for tax saving?

No. It is an equity mutual fund category; tax treatment is one consideration.

What should I compare?

Fund strategy, risk, portfolio, costs and tax suitability.

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Important: This page is for general education and initial comparison. Insurance benefits are subject to the current policy wording, exclusions, waiting periods, underwriting and applicable terms. Mutual funds are market-linked and returns are not guaranteed. Figures marked with * are time-sensitive or scheme/product-specific and should be rechecked against the provider's current documents before publication or purchase.