While most investors stick to mutual funds and apartments, a growing number of high-net-worth individuals are quietly earning 20–25% annual returns from YEIDA land investments near the Noida International Airport.

Mutual funds are a solid, long-term tool — especially if you value liquidity, flexibility, and low entry barriers. But your real returns after expenses and taxes usually sit around 10–11%, not the headline 13%.

Fixed Deposits (FDs) remain India’s most popular “safe” investment — but safety often comes at the cost of real growth. Between 2020–2025, FDs offered ~7% returns, but after taxes (30% bracket) and inflation (~6%), the effective gain drops to under 1% in real terms.

From fixed deposits and gold to real estate and farmland, see how ₹1 crore invested in 2020 performs by 2025 — with real NCR examples, tax breakdowns, and full return math.