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Tax Saving Schemes

 
How to make your Tax-Saving Investments

Equity Linked Saving Schemes (ELSS) provide a good avenue for capital appreciation and tax benefit under section 80C of the Income-Tax Act, 1961.

Benefits of ELSS

Tax Benefits
  • Deduction under section 80C

  • No tax on Capital gains

  • Dividends are tax free in the hands of investor

Lock in period (3 years)
  • Lowest among all tax saving instruments under section 80C

  • Long enough to minimize market volatility

Better Return
  • Compared to all tax saving instruments under sec 80C