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An emergency fund is for job loss, medical surprises, and urgent travel — not for SIP top-ups or festival shopping. In India, the honest trade-off is liquidity vs post-tax return.
Tiered parking
- Tier 1 (0–7 days): Sweep FD or savings with instant transfer limits you have tested.
- Tier 2 (1–12 months expenses): Liquid or overnight mutual funds — understand exit load and cut-off times.
- Tier 3 (optional buffer): Short FD ladder for known annual expenses (insurance premiums, school fees).
Do not chase 7% on emergency money if it locks capital for 390 days. Stability beats optimization here.
Related tools
Use our SIP calculator, EMI calculator, and income tax calculator for quick scenarios — then validate with a CA or SEBI-registered adviser for material decisions.
Bottom line
Emergency Fund Where To Park 2025 (2026) rewards a written plan: assumptions, review dates, and why you chose a path.