Investments up to Rs.1 lakh per annum in an ELSS fund such as
Sundaram BNP Paribas Tax Saver are fully tax deductible under
Section 80-C of the Income Tax Act, subject to conditions specified,
if any. So you can understand people investing up to a lakh in this
fund. But how do you explain many-an-investor investing several
lakh in the fund?
Smart investors know that every investment in this fund is locked in
for a period of three years. So the fund manager has a long-term
perspective. He doesn't have to worry about every twist and turn in
the Sensex. Also he doesn't have to keep a lot of cash to allow for
withdrawals. So he stays well invested for long periods in the stocks
meeting the objectives of the scheme. This allows for better fund
performance. So even without the tax advantage, the 2nd, 3rd or
10th lakh of investment earns them good returns. That's the
'Doosra' advantage of Sundaram BNP Paribas Tax Saver. (Past
performance may or may not be sustained in future). |