Lock-in period |
3 years |
5 years |
5 years |
5/10 years |
15 years |
Till termination of employment |
Taxation aspect |
Dividend & capital gains are tax-free |
Interest is taxable as per your IT slab |
Maturity/claims proceed are tax-free |
Interest is taxable as per your tax-slab |
Interest is tax-free |
Interest is tax-free^^ |