Best Tax-Saving Investment Options Before March 31
Siddhi Jain February 27, 2025 02:15 PM

🚨 Financial Year 2024-25 is ending soon! If you haven't planned your tax-saving investments, now is the time. You have until March 31 to invest and reduce your tax burden.

Here are the top tax-saving schemes you should consider:

1️⃣ Public Provident Fund (PPF)

Tax Benefit: Under Section 80C, up to ₹1.5 lakh
Lock-in Period: 15 years
Interest Rate: ~7.1% (tax-free)
Best For: Long-term wealth creation & retirement savings

2️⃣ Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS)

Tax Benefit: Under Section 80C, up to ₹1.5 lakh
Lock-in Period: 5 years (extendable)
Interest Rate: ~8.2%
Best For: Senior citizens (60+ years) looking for regular income

3️⃣ Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)

Tax Benefit: Under Section 80C, up to ₹1.5 lakh
Lock-in Period: Until the girl turns 21 years old
Interest Rate: ~8% (tax-free)
Best For: Parents saving for a girl child's education & marriage

4️⃣ National Savings Certificate (NSC)

Tax Benefit: Under Section 80C, up to ₹1.5 lakh
Lock-in Period: 5 years
Interest Rate: ~7.7%
Best For: Safe investment with assured returns

5️⃣ Tax-Saving Fixed Deposits (FDs)

Tax Benefit: Under Section 80C, up to ₹1.5 lakh
Lock-in Period: 5 years
Interest Rate: ~7%
Best For: Low-risk investors looking for stable returns

Which One Should You Choose?

👉 For Long-Term WealthPPF, SSY
👉 For Regular IncomeSCSS
👉 For Medium-Term SafetyNSC, FD

📌 Act Fast! March 31 is the deadline to maximize your tax savings for FY2024-25.

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