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LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund

LIC Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
9.5%
a year
NAV
₹169.59
▲ 1% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹1,021 Cr
Expense ratio
1.28%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹146.54 and has returned 8.21% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average elss (tax saver) fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-4.9%-1.2%behind29 of 38
3 years9.5%11.2%behind25 of 37
5 years9.1%10.9%behind25 of 30
10 years12.1%13.8%behind21 of 25
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-2%-2%
3 months1.2%0.9%
6 months5.5%4.9%
1 year-4.9%-6%
2 yearsp.a.-2.4%-3.6%
3 yearsp.a.9.5%8.2%
5 yearsp.a.9.1%7.8%
7 yearsp.a.13.6%12.3%
10 yearsp.a.12.1%10.8%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▼ 4.94% in the last 1Y

150.4164.5178.718 Sept 202520 Mar 202618 Sept 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹9,687
XIRR (per year)
3.44%
Value today
₹1,89,687

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
13.7% a year
0.6% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−35.7%
Feb 2020 to Mar 2020, against −33.1% for the category.
Years that made money
78.3%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-1.8% to 26.7%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 14.4%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹500
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
3 years
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.26x
Expense ratio
1.28%
as of 31 Aug 2026

Managed by Sumit Bhatnagar, Nikhil Kapoor

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund against other funds in the ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund8.69%21.87%17.29%0.98%₹5,134 Cr
ITI ELSS Tax Saver Fund3.29%16.7%13.08%0.88%₹463 Cr
JM ELSS - Tax Saver Fund7.21%16.45%14.4%1.29%₹248 Cr
HSBC ELSS Tax Saver Fund3.41%15.86%1.21%₹4,229 Cr
WhiteOak Capital ELSS Tax Saver Fund1.85%15.8%0.87%₹507 Cr
Baroda BNP Paribas ELSS Tax Saver Fund3.8%14.93%1.09%₹930 Cr
LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund-4.94%9.51%9.07%1.28%₹1,021 Cr

About LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund

LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund is a elss (tax saver) fund managed by LIC Mutual Fund. Equity Linked Savings Schemes: diversified equity funds with a 3-year lock-in. Investments qualify for the Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh) under the old tax regime.

To provide capital growth along with tax rebate and tax relief to our investors through prudent investments in the stock markets. An open ended equity linked tax saving Scheme which offers investors the opportunity to seek Tax rebate u/s 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Schemes will be realized.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by LIC Mutual Fund.

The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.

Tax on your gains

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹169.5912120270
DirectIDCW₹37.4473120269
RegularGrowth₹146.535100865
RegularIDCW₹30.6761100864

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund today?

The NAV of LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹169.5912 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹146.535, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -4.94%, and 9.51% a year over 3 years and 9.07% a year over 5 years. That places it 25 of 37 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.28% a year, as disclosed on 31 Aug 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.

What is the minimum SIP amount in LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹500 or more.

How much has LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 35.7% from 12 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 78% ended in a gain.

Which category does LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund belong to?

It is a ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund from LIC Mutual Fund. Equity Linked Savings Schemes: diversified equity funds with a 3-year lock-in. Investments qualify for the Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh) under the old tax regime.

What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?

Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.

How are gains from LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund taxed?

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.