DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund Announces IDCW; Record Date Set for May 14

DSP Mutual Fund has announced May 14, 2026, as the record date for the declaration of Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) under its DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund. The announcement applies to both the Regular Plan and Direct Plan under the IDCW option.

According to the fund house, investors holding units in the scheme before the record date will be eligible to receive the IDCW payout. The distribution amount has been fixed at ₹0.56 per unit on the face value of ₹10 per unit.

IDCW Details Announced

The IDCW payout declared by DSP Mutual Fund is as follows:

• DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund – Regular Plan – IDCW Option: ₹0.560000 per unit
• DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund – Direct Plan – IDCW Option: ₹0.560000 per unit 

The payout will be applicable to eligible investors whose names appear in the records of the mutual fund on the specified record date.

About DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund

DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund is an Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) that offers tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. ELSS funds come with a mandatory lock-in period of three years and primarily invest in equity and equity-related instruments.

Such schemes are often preferred by long-term investors looking for both wealth creation and tax-saving opportunities. The IDCW option allows investors to receive periodic distributions from the scheme, subject to fund performance and distributable surplus.

What Investors Should Know?

The NAV of the scheme generally adjusts to the extent of the IDCW declared after the record date. Investors opting for the IDCW option should consider the impact of payouts on long-term compounding while evaluating their investment strategy.

Investors should also note that IDCW payouts are subject to applicable taxation rules based on their income tax slab and prevailing regulations.

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Conclusion

The declaration of ₹0.56 IDCW by DSP Mutual Fund provides an income distribution opportunity for investors in the DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund. With the record date set for May 14, 2026, eligible unit holders can receive the announced payout while continuing to benefit from the tax-saving and long-term investment features of ELSS funds.

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