Previously Known As : Dsp Tax Saver Fund
Dsp Elss Tax Saver Fund Datagrid
Category ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 2
Rating
Growth Option 13-03-2026
NAV ₹130.44(R) -2.12% ₹145.74(D) -2.12%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 5.43% 17.66% 14.6% 15.7% 15.81%
Direct 6.42% 18.75% 15.68% 16.79% 16.94%
Nifty 500 TRI 7.03% 15.05% 12.45% 13.56% 14.3%
SIP (XIRR) Regular -10.04% 7.3% 11.66% 15.24% 14.71%
Direct -9.16% 8.36% 12.74% 16.38% 15.82%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
1.1 0.58 0.8 3.13% -0.41
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
12.81% -14.85% -15.91% 0.96 9.11%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 17344 Cr
Top ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
SBI ELSS Tax Saver Fund 1
DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund 2
HDFC ELSS Tax Saver 3
Baroda BNP Paribas ELSS Tax Saver Fund 4
Mirae Asset ELSS Tax Saver Fund 5
HSBC Elss Tax Saver Fund 6
Nippon India ELSS Tax Saver Fund 7
Tata ELSS Fund 8

NAV Date: 13-03-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW 21.27
-0.4600
-2.1200%
DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW 86.94
-1.8800
-2.1200%
DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Regular Plan - Growth 130.44
-2.8200
-2.1200%
DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct Plan - Growth 145.74
-3.1500
-2.1200%

Review Date: 13-03-2026

Beginning of Analysis

DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund is the 7th ranked fund in the ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund category. The category has total 35 funds. The DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund has shown an excellent past performence in ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of 3.13% which is higher than the category average of -1.0%. Here the fund has shown very good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 1.1 which is higher than the category average of 0.8.
The past performance of the fund may or may not be sustained in the future. The review is not investment advice nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell funds. The ranking is based on proprietary methodology developed by bmsmoney. The methodology is based on the past performance of the funds and does not guarantee future performance.
ELSS (Tax Saving) Mutual Funds are ideal for taxpayers seeking to save taxes under Section 80C while aiming for long-term wealth creation through equity investments. These funds offer a tax deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakh per financial year and have the shortest lock-in period of 3 years among all Section 80C options. However, being equity-oriented, they are subject to market risks and do not offer guaranteed returns. Investors should have a long-term investment horizon and a moderate to high risk tolerance to invest in ELSS funds. Additionally, the tax implications of long-term capital gains should be considered.

DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund Return Analysis

The DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund has delivered a mixed performance across various time horizons, showcasing both strengths and challenges when compared to its ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund peers and the Nifty 500 TRI benchmark. This analysis examines the fund’s returns over periods ranging from one month to ten years, alongside its Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) performance, highlighting its rankings within the ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund category and its ability to outperform or underperform the benchmark and category averages.

  • The fund has given a return of -9.31%, -9.3 and -5.51 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -8.23%, -9.81% and -8.42% respectively.
  • DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund has given a return of 6.42% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 7.03%. The fund has given 0.61% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 18.75% in last three years and rank 4th out of thirty eight funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 15.05%. The fund has given 3.7% more return than the benchmark return.
  • DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund has given a return of 15.68% in last five years and category average returns is 13.18% in same period. The fund ranked 6th out of thirty two funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 12.45%. The fund has given 3.23% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 16.94% in last ten years and ranked 5th out of twenty seven funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 14.3%. The fund has given 2.64% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of -9.16% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is -11.02%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 10th in 42 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 8.36% in last three years and ranks 3rd in 38 funds. Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund has given the highest SIP return (9.05%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 12.74% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 9.96%.

DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 12.81 and semi deviation of 9.11. The category average standard deviation is 12.95 and semi deviation is 9.5.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -14.85 and a maximum drawdown of -15.91. The category average VaR is -16.62 and the maximum drawdown is -17.56. The fund has a beta of 0.95 which shows that fund is less volatile than the benchmark.

Standard deviation measures the fund's return volatility and Semi deviation focuses on downside volatility. Value at Risk (VaR) is a measure of the risk of investments. Maximum Drawdown is the maximum loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to the benchmark. A beta of 1 indicates that the fund will move in line with the benchmark. A beta of more than 1 indicates that the fund will be more volatile than the benchmark and vice versa.


  • Very Good Performance in ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund Category
  • Good Performance in ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund Category

    • Investors beware: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the scheme related documents carefully.

    Data Source: www.amfiindia.com

    SEBI Categorization


    KPIs* Fund Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -9.37 -8.21
    -8.32
    		-10.27 | -5.71 34 | 41 Poor
    3M Return % -9.50 -9.72
    -10.07
    		-13.81 | -4.81 14 | 41 Good
    6M Return % -5.95 -7.62
    -8.96
    		-15.09 | -4.98 7 | 41 Very Good
    1Y Return % 5.43 7.03
    4.60
    		-1.87 | 9.79 16 | 41 Good
    3Y Return % 17.66 15.05
    14.08
    		4.62 | 20.76 5 | 38 Very Good
    5Y Return % 14.60 12.45
    11.92
    		7.13 | 17.21 6 | 32 Very Good
    7Y Return % 15.70 13.56
    13.00
    		8.75 | 20.86 4 | 30 Very Good
    10Y Return % 15.81 14.30
    13.79
    		10.68 | 19.80 5 | 26 Very Good
    15Y Return % 14.95 12.36
    12.97
    		10.94 | 14.95 1 | 19 Very Good
    1Y SIP Return % -10.04
    -12.11
    		-20.64 | -5.69 10 | 41 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 7.30
    3.66
    		-6.30 | 7.95 3 | 38 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 11.66
    8.69
    		3.93 | 14.35 4 | 32 Very Good
    7Y SIP Return % 15.24
    12.38
    		7.33 | 18.44 5 | 30 Very Good
    10Y SIP Return % 14.71
    12.56
    		8.91 | 18.37 5 | 26 Very Good
    15Y SIP Return % 15.39
    13.29
    		11.16 | 18.06 2 | 20 Very Good
    Standard Deviation 12.81
    12.95
    		9.59 | 19.13 22 | 38 Average
    Semi Deviation 9.11
    9.50
    		6.93 | 14.90 18 | 38 Good
    Max Drawdown % -15.91
    -17.56
    		-28.24 | -9.56 14 | 38 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -14.85
    -16.62
    		-24.68 | -10.33 11 | 38 Good
    Average Drawdown % -4.76
    -5.73
    		-10.61 | -3.44 12 | 38 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 1.10
    0.80
    		0.06 | 1.35 3 | 38 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.80
    0.61
    		0.18 | 0.94 4 | 38 Very Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.58
    0.40
    		0.06 | 0.76 3 | 38 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % 3.13
    -1.00
    		-12.52 | 5.83 3 | 37 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio -0.41
    -0.43
    		-0.60 | -0.31 10 | 37 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 20.44
    16.41
    		6.57 | 23.81 3 | 37 Very Good
    Alpha % 3.26
    -1.29
    		-10.64 | 7.62 3 | 37 Very Good
    Return data last Updated On : March 13, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Feb. 27, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -9.31 -8.21 -8.23 -10.19 | -5.66 35 | 42 Poor
    3M Return % -9.30 -9.72 -9.81 -13.57 | -4.54 17 | 42 Good
    6M Return % -5.51 -7.62 -8.42 -14.61 | -4.21 6 | 42 Very Good
    1Y Return % 6.42 7.03 5.85 -0.71 | 11.15 17 | 42 Good
    3Y Return % 18.75 15.05 15.32 6.13 | 22.20 4 | 38 Very Good
    5Y Return % 15.68 12.45 13.18 7.96 | 18.83 6 | 32 Very Good
    7Y Return % 16.79 13.56 14.25 9.65 | 22.65 5 | 30 Very Good
    10Y Return % 16.94 14.30 14.90 11.78 | 21.12 5 | 27 Very Good
    1Y SIP Return % -9.16 -11.02 -19.68 | -4.51 10 | 42 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 8.36 4.85 -4.87 | 9.05 3 | 38 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 12.74 9.96 5.76 | 15.15 4 | 32 Very Good
    7Y SIP Return % 16.38 13.68 9.29 | 20.24 5 | 30 Very Good
    10Y SIP Return % 15.82 13.69 9.84 | 19.97 5 | 27 Very Good
    Standard Deviation 12.81 12.95 9.59 | 19.13 22 | 38 Average
    Semi Deviation 9.11 9.50 6.93 | 14.90 18 | 38 Good
    Max Drawdown % -15.91 -17.56 -28.24 | -9.56 14 | 38 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -14.85 -16.62 -24.68 | -10.33 11 | 38 Good
    Average Drawdown % -4.76 -5.73 -10.61 | -3.44 12 | 38 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 1.10 0.80 0.06 | 1.35 3 | 38 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.80 0.61 0.18 | 0.94 4 | 38 Very Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.58 0.40 0.06 | 0.76 3 | 38 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % 3.13 -1.00 -12.52 | 5.83 3 | 37 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio -0.41 -0.43 -0.60 | -0.31 10 | 37 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 20.44 16.41 6.57 | 23.81 3 | 37 Very Good
    Alpha % 3.26 -1.29 -10.64 | 7.62 3 | 37 Very Good
    Return data last Updated On : March 13, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Feb. 27, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

    Disclaimer: Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and should not be used as a basis for comparison with other investments. Returns for periods above 1 year are annualised.


    Date Dsp Elss Tax Saver Fund NAV Regular Growth Dsp Elss Tax Saver Fund NAV Direct Growth
    13-03-2026 130.445 145.742
    12-03-2026 133.269 148.895
    11-03-2026 134.276 150.016
    10-03-2026 136.176 152.135
    09-03-2026 134.373 150.117
    06-03-2026 137.34 153.42
    05-03-2026 139.396 155.713
    04-03-2026 138.189 154.361
    02-03-2026 140.976 157.467
    27-02-2026 142.856 159.555
    26-02-2026 144.381 161.253
    25-02-2026 144.263 161.118
    24-02-2026 143.791 160.587
    23-02-2026 144.862 161.779
    20-02-2026 144.271 161.107
    19-02-2026 143.871 160.656
    18-02-2026 145.728 162.726
    17-02-2026 145.166 162.095
    16-02-2026 144.877 161.767
    13-02-2026 143.939 160.708

    Fund Launch Date: 27/Nov/2006
    Fund Category: ELSS (Tax Saving) Fund
    Investment Objective: An Open ended equity linked savings scheme,whose primary investment objective is toseek to generate medium to longterm capitalappreciation from a diversified portfolio thatis substantially constituted of equity andequity related securities of corporates, andto enable investors avail of a deduction fromtotal income, as permitted under the IncomeTax Act,1961 from time to time.
    Fund Description: An open ended equity linked saving scheme with a statutory lock in of 3 years and tax benefit
    Fund Benchmark: Nifty 500 (Total Return Index)
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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