Liquid Fund vs Savings Calculator
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Post-Tax Growth: Liquid Fund vs Savings Account
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Net Liquid Yield Comparison
Compares post-tax interest yields of liquid mutual funds vs savings accounts incorporating Section 80TTA deductions.
Worked Example: ₹2 Lakhs deposited for 3 years (Savings: 3.5%, Liquid: 6.5%, Slab: 30%)
Liquid Funds: The High-Yield Alternative to Lazy Savings Accounts
Meera kept ₹2 Lakhs in her savings bank account as an emergency buffer. It earned 3% interest, which was fully taxable at her 30% slab rate after a small standard deduction. Her wealth was slowly losing value to inflation. Her advisor suggested moving the buffer to a liquid mutual fund.
She parked the capital in a liquid fund yielding 6.5% p.a. Over 3 years, her liquid fund grew to ₹2,29,140 (post-tax at 30%). Her savings bank account would have grown to ₹2,21,430 (after factoring in Section 80TTA tax-free limits). By moving her cash to a liquid fund, she gained a net post-tax advantage of ₹7,710 with matching instant liquidity.
Liquid funds invest in high-quality, short-term debt instruments with maturities up to 91 days. They offer high safety, low volatility, and yield returns matching prevailing market interest rates, well above standard savings accounts.
Never keep large surpluses sitting idle in standard savings accounts. Use liquid mutual funds or arbitrage funds to keep your emergency reserves liquid, safe, and earning a higher yield.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are liquid funds safer than savings accounts?
Savings accounts carry government guarantee up to ₹5 Lakhs per bank. Liquid funds are market-linked but highly safe because they invest in short-term government bonds and commercial paper with maturities under 91 days.
How much higher are liquid fund returns?
Savings accounts yield 2.7% to 4.0% p.a., while liquid funds typically yield 6.0% to 7.0% p.a. depending on prevailing interest rates, offering significantly higher returns.
Can I withdraw money instantly from liquid funds?
Yes. Most liquid funds offer instant redemption features, allowing you to withdraw up to ₹50,000 or 90% of your folio value to your bank account within minutes, 24/7.
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