{"id":97959,"date":"2026-05-26T15:04:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=97959"},"modified":"2026-05-26T15:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:34:51","slug":"elss-mutual-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/elss-mutual-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"ELSS Mutual Funds in India 2026: Complete Guide to Tax Saving and Wealth Creation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ELSS mutual funds<\/strong> are the only category of equity oriented schemes in India that qualify for tax deduction up to Rs 1.5 lakh per year under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. With a mandatory lock in of just 3 years, the shortest among all 80C eligible instruments, ELSS funds have become the dual purpose vehicle of choice for tax saving and long term wealth building across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and tier 2 cities like Jaipur, Indore, Lucknow and Coimbatore. As of April 30, 2026 the Indian mutual fund industry manages Rs 81.92 lakh crore in AUM, and ELSS schemes form a meaningful share of equity inflows during the January to March tax saving season. This guide explains how ELSS works, the top performing schemes, taxation rules, comparison with other 80C options and how to choose the right ELSS for your goals.<\/p>\n

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