₹1 lakh invested — growth, tax treatment, risk, and liquidity across all major Indian asset classes
₹1 lakh invested — growth over time
Post-tax return comparison — 30% tax bracket
FD interest is taxed at your slab rate every single year (even if you don't withdraw). PPF is completely tax-free. Equity LTCG at 12.5% is paid only once, only when you exit, only after 1 year. This timing difference has a massive compounding effect over 10+ years.
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Historical returns shown are approximate and do not guarantee future performance. Returns from different periods vary significantly. Consider all dimensions — not just return — when allocating across asset classes. Not investment advice.