Section 80C: The Complete List of Deductions for FY 2026-27
PPF and ELSS get all the attention, but Section 80C covers a longer list than most people use. Here's every eligible option in one place, compared by lock-in and risk.
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PPF and ELSS get all the attention, but Section 80C covers a longer list than most people use. Here's every eligible option in one place, compared by lock-in and risk.
"No deductions under the new regime" isn't quite true. A short list survives, and knowing exactly what's on it is worth real money if your employer or your own filing checklist is missing one.
Section 80C isn't the end of tax-saving. Health insurance, education loan interest, HRA, NPS, and home loan interest can add up to far more. Here's how.