The IDFC Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund is an equity linked savings scheme that aims to generate long-term capital growth from a diversified equity portfolio while also providing tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. The fund has experienced strong recovery in 2021 after sharp earnings downgrades in 2020 due to the pandemic, with upgrades now exceeding downgrades. Small caps have outperformed other sectors since 2017, and could continue to benefit if economic recovery remains robust.