What is IDCW in mutual funds?

IDCW stands for Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal. It was previously called the Dividend Option. It allows the AMC to distribute a portion of the fund's surplus to investors.

Is Growth option better than IDCW?

For long-term wealth creation, Growth is usually better as it compounds the entire amount. IDCW is preferred by those seeking regular income, but is less tax-efficient.

Dividend vs Growth (IDCW)

Compare tax efficiency and wealth compounding between Growth and IDCW options.

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Quick Summary: Dividend vs Growth (IDCW)

The Dividend vs Growth (now IDCW) comparison shows that Growth plans are generally more tax-efficient for long-term investors. IDCW payouts are taxed at your slab rate in FY 2026-27, whereas Growth plans benefit from LTCG rates (12.5%) and power of compounding on the entire corpus.

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