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Best ELSS Tax Saving Funds 2026 — Save ₹46,800 Tax Under 80C

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Best ELSS funds 2026 for Section 80C tax saving. Save up to ₹46,800 tax with just 3-year lock-in. Compare returns, ratings and expense ratios.

ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) mutual funds offer ₹1.5 lakh tax deduction under Section 80C with the shortest lock-in period of just 3 years among all 80C investments. Here are the best ELSS funds to invest in 2026.

Best ELSS Tax Saving Funds — 24 Jun 2026

Fund3Y CAGR1Y ReturnRatingExpense
Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fun...+23.2%+2.4%★★★★★0.88%
Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fun...+23.2%+2.4%★★★★★0.88%
Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fun...+23.2%+2.4%★★★★★0.88%
Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fun...+23.2%+2.4%★★★★★0.88%
WhiteOak Capital ELSS Tax Saver ...+18.1%+-2.0%★★★★★0.9%

ELSS vs Other 80C Tax Saving Options

InvestmentLock-inReturnsTax on Gains
ELSS Mutual Fund3 years12-15% (market)10% LTCG above ₹1L
PPF15 years7.1% (fixed)Tax-free
NSC5 years7.7% (fixed)Taxable
Tax Saver FD5 years6.5-7% (fixed)Taxable
NPSTill retirement8-12% (market)Partial tax-free

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax can I save with ELSS?

Investing ₹1.5 lakh in ELSS saves tax of up to ₹46,800 (for 30% tax bracket). Tax saved = Investment × Tax slab rate. For 20% slab, savings = ₹30,000. For 10% slab = ₹15,000.

Can I withdraw ELSS before 3 years?

No. ELSS has a mandatory 3-year lock-in per SIP installment. Each SIP installment has its own 3-year lock-in from the date of investment.

Is SIP or lump sum better for ELSS?

SIP is recommended for ELSS as it reduces timing risk. Note that each SIP installment has a separate 3-year lock-in. To use ₹1.5L deduction fully, invest ₹12,500/month via SIP.

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