As Budget 2026 approaches, expectations among taxpayers—especially the middle class—are running high. One of the biggest hopes revolves around Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, which allows ...

Section 80C of the Income Tax Act lets individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) claim deductions of up to Rs 1.5 lakh a year for certain eligible investments. This helps reduce your taxable ...

ELSS funds are popular for tax savings under Section 80C, offering a blend of equity exposure and long-term growth potential. Their 3-year lock-in period promotes discipline in investing, making them ...

Small savings schemes like PPF, SSY, and NSC are relevant even for the taxpayers who have opted for the new tax regime. These ...

The short answer: ELSS returns haven’t been hurt by the new tax regime — but the reason to invest in them may have changed. Value Research compared ELSS funds with flexi-cap funds and the broader ...

A comparison of three tax-saving or ELSS mutual funds based on long-term returns, benchmark performance, sector exposure, and risk profile.

Many investors assume schemes like PPF and SSY are only worth considering if they reduce taxable income. That used to be true mainly under the old tax regime, where deductions under Section 80C could ...