Top 7 ELSS Mutual Funds in 5 Years: Rs 20,00,000 lump sum investment in No. 1 scheme has jumped into Rs 70.3 lakh

ELSS funds are the mutual funds that offer dual benefits of wealth creation and tax savings. As the name suggests, Equity Linked Savings Scheme or ELSS invests atleast 80 per cent of its assets and equities or equity-linked instruments. By investing in ELSS, you can take advantage of up to Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. This is only available for the taxpayers who opt old tax regime. ELSS comes with a mandatory 3-year lock-in period. Like any other mutual fund, these funds are also subject to market risks.

In this article, we will take a look at the top seven ELSS mutual funds that have given the highest returns in the last five years. Also, look at the calculations of a Rs 20 lakh lump sum investment in these funds and know which one has given the best returns.

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