Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Top ELSS Tax Saver Funds Deliver 20% Returns
Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) are special investment funds that help people save on taxes while also growing their money.
Three top-performing ELSS funds have been identified based on their 10-year returns.
The Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund has given the highest returns at 20.71% per year over 10 years, followed by Mirae Asset at 19.13% and Motilal Oswal at 17.68%.
These funds have done better than the average returns in their category and their benchmarks.
Each fund has different levels of risk and volatility.
Investors should choose based on their ability to handle market ups and downs and their long-term goals.
Remember, past performance doesn't guarantee future results, and it's important to consult a financial advisor before investing.
Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund delivered 20.71% CAGR over 10 years, outperforming benchmark and category average.
Mirae Asset ELSS Tax Saver Fund achieved 19.13% CAGR over 10 years with lower volatility than peers.
Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund provided 17.68% CAGR over 10 years with high volatility and strong long-term performance.
All three funds offer tax benefits under Section 80C with a 3-year lock-in period.
Investors should consider their risk tolerance and long-term goals when choosing ELSS funds.
- Who
- Investors in Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) tax saver funds
- What
- Comparison of top-performing ELSS funds over 10 years
- When
- Data as of December 31, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight tax-saving investment options with strong long-term returns
- Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund 10-year CAGR
- 20.71%
- Mirae Asset ELSS Tax Saver Fund 10-year CAGR
- 19.13%
- Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund 10-year CAGR
- 17.68%
- Quant ELSS Fund Launch Date
- January 1, 2013
- Mirae Asset ELSS Fund Launch Date
- December 28, 2015
- Motilal Oswal ELSS Fund Launch Date
- January 21, 2015
- Quant ELSS Fund AUM (Dec 2025)
- ₹12,403 crore
- Mirae Asset ELSS Fund AUM (Dec 2025)
- ₹27,196 crore
- Motilal Oswal ELSS Fund AUM (Dec 2025)
- ₹4,341 crore
- Quant ELSS Fund Expense Ratio
- 0.68%
- Mirae Asset ELSS Fund Expense Ratio
- 0.57%
- Motilal Oswal ELSS Fund Expense Ratio
- 0.64%
- ELSS Tax Benefit Limit
- ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C
- ELSS Lock-in Period
- 3 years