A liquid fund is a type of debt mutual fund that holds very short term, high quality instruments, so its value moves little and you can usually redeem within a day. For money you might need in a few weeks to a few months, it often earns a bit more than a plain savings account while staying fairly stable. It is not guaranteed though. Even liquid funds can wobble in a crisis, so it is not the same safety as a bank deposit. For money you need this week, a savings account or sweep FD is simpler. For a buffer a month or two out, a liquid fund can make sense. Gains are taxed, and debt fund tax rules in India changed recently, so confirm the current treatment with a CA or a qualified advisor before you count on a specific after tax return.
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Why we picked it The free, India-first walkthrough of what a mutual fund and an index fund actually are, direct vs regular plans, and how a SIP works.
From Zerodha Varsity by Zerodha Varsity
Open zerodha.com →Why we picked it What debt funds are, the types, the risks, and their recently changed tax treatment in India, before you park money in one.
From ClearTax by ClearTax
Open cleartax.in →Why we picked it A trusted India-first place to compare funds and think about where cash goes once you have some to invest.
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