While equities, insurance and debt instruments are the basic components of any asset allocation mix, a working woman's ideal portfolio will also depend on her risk appetite and financial goals

This also marked the third consecutive monthly decline in inflows in such schemes, according to the data available with Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).

Here are the best options that you can use to optimise tax savings.

If you make right investments utilising several tax saving clauses under the Income Tax Act, you can save yourself from paying tax on up to Rs 10 lakh annual income.

This being the Modi government's last budget before the general elections in summer, speculation is rife that tax sops, new schemes and tax changes are in the offing

The buzz is that the government may give in to this demand in the upcoming budget, especially given its focus on healthcare.

There has been increase in demand for affordable housing, and the BJP government could try everything possible to appease its biggest vote bank -- the middle class.

If the maximum deduction limit is hiked to Rs 2 lakh, the additional tax saved will range from up to Rs 2,500 for the 5% tax slab to around Rs 15,000 for the 30% bracket.

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