Parameter | PPF | NSC | ELSS |
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Tenure | 15 years | 6 years | 3 years |
Returns | (Compounded Annually) 8.80% | (Compounded half-yearly) 8.60 to 8.9% | 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 |
Taxation for interest | Tax free | Taxable | Dividends and capital gain tax free |
Risk Profile | Conservative | Conservative | Moderate |
Instrument | Lock In Period |
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ELSS | 3 Years |
Bank Fixed Deposit | 5 Years |
PO Time Deposit | 5 Years |
NSC | 6 Years |
PPF | 15 Years (Partial Withdrawal) |