Save Tax and Create Wealth with DSP Tax Saver Fund Growth

DSP Tax Saver Fund is an open-ended equity savings scheme apt for medium to long-term capital appreciation. It invests in market leaders as well as emerging businesses across market caps to offer a blend of stability and growth for investors. The scheme was launched in January 2013, and the regular growth option of this scheme has given an annualized return of around 14 percent since its inception. It has around 70 percent asset allocation in large-cap companies, while mid-cap and small-cap holdings currently stand at around 19 and 11 percent, respectively.

About DSP Tax saver Fund

DSP Taxsaver Fund is an open-ended equity-linked saving scheme which comes with a lock-in period of 3 years.

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the scheme is to provide medium to long-term capital appreciation to the investors by making investments in a diversified portfolio of equity & equity-related securities of companies and enable investors to avail of the deductions under Section 80C of Income Tax Act,1961.

Entry and Exit Load

The entry and exit load for DSP Tax Saver Fund is nil.

Minimum Investment Amount

You can start investing in DSP Tax Saver Fund with a small sum of money. The minimum amount for an initial lump sum, subsequent lump sum, as well as SIP investments in DSP Tax Saver Fund Growth, is INR 500.

Fund Manager

DSP Tax Saver Fund is managed by Rohit Singhania (since July 2015) and Kaushal Maroo (since December 2022).

Other Funds by DSP Mutual Fund

DSP Small Cap Fund - Regular - Growth

DSP Flexi Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

DSP India T.I.G.E.R. Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

DSP Equity Opportunities Fund-Regular Plan - Growth

DSP Nifty 50 Equal Weight Index Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund - Regular - Growth

DSP Midcap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

All the above-mentioned DSP mutual fund schemes and many more are available for investing on ZFunds. Invest today!

Benchmark

The Benchmark of the scheme is Nifty 500 Index TRI.

Investment Details

Particulars	Minimum Amount
Minimum Application Amount	Rs.500 & any amount thereafter
Minimum Additional Investment	Rs.500 & any amount thereafter

SIP Details

Type	Minimum Amount	Minimum Installments
Monthly	Rs.500 & in multiples of Rs.1 thereafter	6
Quarterly	Rs.500 & in multiples of Rs.1 thereafter	6

Loads

Entry Load: Nil

Exit Load: Nil

Suitability

DSP Taxsaver Fund is suitable for investors with moderate to high-risk appetite looking to invest for a period of 5 years & above. This fund is recommended to investors for meeting their tax-saving needs.

Taxation:

As the fund predominantly invests in equity securities, DSP Taxsaver Fund has the taxability of an equity mutual fund scheme. Following taxation is applicable:

If the units are sold after 1 year, then the gains on investments are treated as Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG). LTCG of up to Rs 1 lacs in a financial year is tax-free and above that, it is taxed at the rate of 10% without the benefit of indexation.
If the units are sold within 1 year, then the gains are treated as Short Term Capital Gains (STCG) and are taxed at the rate of 15%.

Being an ELSS Scheme, contributions to DSP Taxsaver Fund are eligible for claiming tax deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act,1961.

DSP Tax saver Fund’s Asset Allocation

Under normal conditions, the pattern of asset allocation is as follows:

Assets	Minimum indicative allocation (% of total assets)	Maximum indicative allocation (% of total assets)	Risk Profile
Equity & Equity related securities	80	100	High
Investments in ADRs, GDRs & Foreign equity	0	20	High
Debt & money market instruments	0	20	Low to Moderate

Who should invest ?

ELSS funds are those equity mutual funds that invest in the equity & equity-related securities of companies across market capitalizations & different sectors. These funds provide an opportunity for investors to earn capital gains through its equity investments along with offering tax benefits.

Investments in DSP Taxsaver Fund can be made by investors who want to invest for their tax-saving needs. The fund has a multi-cap portfolio that provides a diversified equity portfolio that can generate good returns over long periods.

Investors looking to invest in a tax-saving product with high risk/reward characteristics could consider ELSS funds. Otherwise, one could consider other tax saving schemes which offer fixed returns with relatively lower risks.

Though the fund has a lock-in of 3 years, we recommend investments for at least 5 years or more to earn potential good returns on the investments.

Eligibility

The following people are eligible for investing in this scheme:

Indian Resident Adults (single holder or on a joint basis)
Hindu Undivided Family
Partnership entities
Limited Liability Partnership units
Minor through parent or a legal guardian
Sole Proprietor
Corporates, PSUs & others.
NRIs/POIs/OCIs
Banks & Financial Institutions
Religious & Charitable Trusts
Defense & paramilitary units
Foreign Portfolio Investors
Pension/Provident/Gratuity Funds
Trustee, AMCs or Sponsors
Other schemes of DSP MF or other mutual funds
Alternative Investment Funds
Others

How to invest?

You can invest in DSP Taxsaver Fund through any AMFI distributor, AMC, banks, or third party platforms. If you need any help with your investments, you can reach out to our ZFunds Experts on Whatsapp - 7217746224.

Frequently Asked Questions about DSP Tax Saver Fund Growth

Q. What is a tax saver scheme?

A. Also known as an equity-linked savings scheme, a tax saver scheme allows investors to claim tax deductions of up to INR 1,50,000 from their taxable income in a financial year. Thus, you can invest in an ELSS and save up to INR 46,800 tax in a financial year.

Q. What are some other tax saver schemes besides SDP Tax Saver Fund?

A. Quant Tax Plan, Canara Robeco Equity Tax Saver Fund, Mirae Asset Tax Saver Fund, Kotak Tax Saver-Scheme, PGIM India ELSS Tax Saver Fund, IDFC Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund, Tata India Tax Savings Fund, ICICI Prudential Long Term Equity Fund (Tax Saving), and UTI - Long Term Equity Fund (Tax Saving) are some other mutual fund schemes you can invest in to save tax. All of these and many more are available on ZFunds.

Q. What is the current DSP Tax Saver Fund NAV?

A. The DSP Tax Saver Fund NAV as on 8th March 2023 is INR 30.8, while the fund size is INR 14,042.

Q. Who should invest in DSP Tax Saver Fund?

A. Anyone who wants to save tax, and seeks to generate wealth in the long term can invest in this scheme. Also, one must analyze their risk appetite before investing in DSP Tax Saver Fund.