India tax-saving strategies by salary band
Who this is for: earners at ₹8L, ₹15L, and ₹25L designing deduction + investment systems.
Biggest mistake to avoid: investing for tax benefit in products you will discontinue.
Best decision based on scenario: use EPF as base, then add PPF/NPS for stability and ELSS SIP for growth only if 7+ year horizon is clear.