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PPF vs ELSS — 2026 Mein Kaun Better Hai?

Category: SIP & Mutual Funds · Published 2026-03-10 · by Priyanka

Quick Comparison

FeaturePPFELSS
RiskZeroEquity market risk
Return (2026)7.1% tax-free~12% (past 10 yr avg)
Lock-in15 yrs (5 yr partial)3 yrs
Tax on gainFully exempt (EEE)LTCG 12.5% above ₹1.25L
80C (old regime)YesYes

PPF Kise Chunna Chahiye

  • Retirees / risk-averse investors.
  • Long-term goals >15 yrs where you don't need liquidity.

ELSS Kise Chunna Chahiye

  • 25-45 age salary earners with 10+ year goals.
  • Anyone wanting higher returns for similar tax benefit.

Many people do 50:50 PPF + ELSS.

Aksar Poochhe Jaane Wale Sawaal

Kya PPF aur ELSS dono mein invest kar sakte hain?

Yes — the ₹1.5 lakh 80C cap is combined across both, but you can freely split.

Better return kaun deta hai — PPF ya ELSS?

Historically ELSS over 10+ years has beaten PPF by 3–5% CAGR, but ELSS is market-linked and can fall in the short term.

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