Best ELSS Mutual Funds 2025

Q: What is an ELSS fund?

ELSS or equity-linked savings scheme is like any other equity mutual fund scheme, with a crucial difference in offering tax benefits. An ELSS gives you a tax deduction benefit of up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C.

FAQ's

What is an ELSS fund?

ELSS or equity linked savings scheme is like any other equity mutual fund scheme, with a crucial difference of offering tax benefits. An ELSS gives you tax deduction benefit of up to ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C.

How to choose a good ELSS fund?

Quality of the portfolio, consistency of returns, upside potential and Expense ratio are few parameters you should look at while choosing an ELSS fund. Read, 'How to choose the Best ELSS Fund' for details.

What are the Color-coded tags or buttons that accompany every fund?

Every fund is assessed on the following:

Consistent Outperformers : Track record of having generated returns above a benchmark on a 3-year rolling basis. Consistent performers are Green, followed by Orange. Red have an inconsistent track record on outperforming the index.
The average 3-year rolling returns number appears in the first button.
Quality of Portfolio is assessed based on the quality of each stock held. Predominantly high quality stocks get a Green second button, followed by Orange and Red (large amount of risky stocks).
Upside Potential: Every fund is assessed on what returns it could deliver in the next 5 years based on it.

How do you select the fund for SIP?

Select the fund that is Green on Performance which shows it has consistently outperformed the index. Select one with a high average 3-year rolling returns - the number in the first button. And select one with a Green rating on Quality-the second button.

How do you find the best funds within a category?

Use the Funds Screener and select the category. It shows the funds with Green on Performance and Quality right on the top. The ones with the higher average 3-year rolling returns are ranked the highest. Funds with less than 5 years returns history are colored Grey on Performance. Since the track record is not for an adequately long period they feature lower in the list.

How do you build a portfolio with funds?

Build a well-diversified portfolio with funds that assures you of a stable growth through market and economic cycles and funds that enhance your portfolio returns over the long run.

Core Funds: Choose from Large cap, Large and Mid cap and Flexicap funds.
Booster Funds
1. Choose from Mid and Small cap funds.
2. Select a Sector or Thematic Fund that is likely to outperform in the long term.

How do you analyze your current fund portfolio?

Use the Fund Portfolio Analyzer, Sher-ya-Billi to check if your portfolio will deliver healthy returns or disappoint you. Go to Fund Portfolio Analyzer. You can also upload details of your funds in the Portfolio Manager and see the report on this page.

What must you be careful about when add a new fund to your existing portfolio?

When adding a new fund check how different is the fund compared to your portfolio by using the link in the Right allocation box on the Fund Decision Maker.

What are the main problems in a Fund Portfolio?

Most investors have more, many more funds that they should-over diversified. This tends to reduce returns. Many investors have more of the same i.e. they have funds that have very similar portfolios and hence the fund portfolio is not well-diversified. Either there are too many large cap dominated funds or far too many mid and small cap funds. What you require is a good, balanced mix. Finally investors don't know when to exit a fund and end up carrying it even though the future upside potential is very low.