ELSS tax saving

Mutual fund taxation in India 2026 - equity, debt and hybrid tax rates

Mutual Fund Taxation in India (2026): Equity, Debt & Hybrid Rates, SIP, SWP & Dividend Rules

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Mutual fund taxation in India (2026): equity funds at 20% short-term and 12.5% long-term above Rs 1.25 lakh, debt funds at slab rate, plus SIP, SWP and dividend rules in simple words.

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ELSS Tax Saving Funds featured image: green plant growing from gold coin stacks with a rising chart, title text ELSS Tax Saving Funds, Rs 1.5 Lakh Deduction, 3-Year Lock-in

ELSS Tax Saving Funds (2026): How ELSS Works, ₹1.5 Lakh 80C Deduction, 3-Year Lock-in & Returns

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ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) invests at least 80% in shares, gives up to ₹1.5 lakh deduction under Section 123 (old 80C) in the old regime, and locks each instalment for 3 years. This guide covers SIP vs lump sum, ELSS vs PPF vs NPS, and tax on returns.

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