LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan
Value Research Rating
Our Opinion
Riskometer
Very High
₹161.2130 -0.13%
As on 20-May-2026
Returns
Risk
This fund has Very High risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Market Cap Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
We have shifted from our proprietary CapRank classification system to SEBI’s market cap classification system with effect from 14 Jan, 2026.
Peer Comparison
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Expense Ratio (%)
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LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan
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Very High
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1.04 |
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Very High
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0.98 |
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Very High
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0.85 |
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Very High
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1.11 |
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Very High
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1.19 |
Other details of LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan
Assets
₹994 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
--
Min. Investment (₹)
500
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
500
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
500
Min. No of Cheques
12
About LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan
LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan is a equity mutual fund scheme of LIC Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Sumit Bhatnagar. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.04% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹994 Cr.
LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan is mandated to invest at least 80 per cent of its assets in equity stocks. It offers tax exemption under Section 80C of the Indian income tax laws. As per this section, investments of up to Rs 1.5 lakh in a financial year in eligible securities are exempt from tax. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹500 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
Earlier known as Dhan Tax Saver '97, the scheme seeks maximum capital growth with equity allocation up to 85 per cent of the corpus. Allocation to debentures and money market instruments can be up to 15 per cent each. It was made open-ended in April 2000.
Suitability
ELSS funds are suitable for investors:
- Seeking tax savings u/s 80C through a diversified equity portfolio
- Aiming for long-term wealth creation
- With a 5+ year investment horizon
- Who are at ease with the market's ups and downs
Note:
- Invest only through SIP
- The fund has a lock-in-period of 3 years
Capital Gains Taxation
- If the mutual fund units are sold after 1 year from the date of investment, gains upto Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year are exempt from tax. Gains over Rs 1.25 lakh are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- If the mutual fund units are sold within 1 year from the date of investment, entire amount of gain is taxed at the rate of 20%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs. 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
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FAQ for LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan
How to Invest in LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan can be bought from the LIC Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
What is the current NAV of LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan, is ₹161.2130 as of 21-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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7.68
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7.12
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4.37
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3.45
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3.32
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What is the return of LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 12.29% as of 21-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver - Direct Plan is ₹500 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.
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