Best ELSS Funds for Tax Saving 2026 Tax Planning  ·  Mutual Funds  ·  Section 80C  ·  April 2026 Section 80C · 2026 Edition Best ELSS Funds for Tax Saving in 2026 Save up to ₹46,800 in taxes. Build long-term wealth. The complete guide to India's top ELSS mutual funds. Updated April 6, 2026  ·  9 min read  ·  For Old Tax Regime investors Quick Answer ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) funds offer Section 80C tax deductions up to ₹1.5 lakh and have the shortest lock-in of just 3 years. In 2026, top funds like SBI ELSS, Motilal Oswal ELSS, and HDFC ELSS have delivered 5-year returns of 17–21%. Minimum SIP starts at ₹500/month. Every year, millions of salaried Indians scramble to invest under Section 80C before March 31. Most end up putting money in PPF, NSC, or tax-saving FDs — options that are safe but rarely beat inflation. ELSS funds are different. They give you the same ...