Both the principal and interest of home loans have tax benefits, as specified under section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961. The principal amount of repayment of the loan, along with other savings such as PF, PPF, and Life Insurance premium, etc., up to a maximum of Rs 1,00,000/- will be eligible for deduction from gross income. Additionally, the interest paid up to a maximum of Rs 1,50,000/- will be eligible for deduction from gross income on the loan after the completion of construction. It will also be deductible from income from property.