Section 80C
Under section 80C, a deduction of Rs 1,50,000 can be claimed from your total income. In simple terms, you can reduce up to Rs 1,50,000 from your total taxable income through section 80C. This deduction is allowed to an Individual or an HUF.
A maximum of Rs 1, 50,000 can be claimed for the financial year 2016-17. The limit for the financial year 2017-18 is also Rs 1, 50,000.