Financial Freedom

       Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) is a type of diversified equity mutual fund,with tax exemption under section 80C of the Income Tax Act.It offers the benefits of capital appreciation and tax saving. ELSS has a lock-in period of 3 years.       ELSS investor receives the potential upside in Indian equity markets. No tax   will be deducted on the long-term capital gains from ELSS. Lock-in period in ELSS is shortest than other tax saving options. TAX SAVING- COMPARISON Parameter PPF NSC ELSS Lock in Period 15 years 6 years 3 years Returns (Compounded Annually) 8.80 % ^ (Compounded half-yearly) 8.60 to 8.90 % ^ Not assured. dividends/ returns Minimum investments Rs.500 Rs.100 Rs.500 Maximum investments Rs.100,000 No limit* No limit* Amount eligible for deduction under Section 80C Rs.100,000 Rs 1,00,000 Rs 1,00,000

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