'ELSS or NPS: Where should I invest?'

Dhruv, a 32-year-old legal professional, takes home about Rs 80,000 a month. For saving taxes, he plans to utilise the maximum permissible deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Dhruv wants to earmark this investment for his retirement. However, he is confused between tax-saving mutual funds, also called equity-linked savings schemes or ELSS, and the National Pension System (NPS) Tier I. He seeks our advice on the appropriate investment option for him.

This article was originally published on July 20, 2022.