Question: what is the best way to invest money for short term in india?
Answer: Savings Bank Account: The simplest and the easiest way is to keep your money in a Savings Bank Account. ... 
Short term Fixed Deposits(FDs): ... 
Short term Mutual Funds: ... 
Liquid Funds: ... 
Fixed Maturity Plans: ... 
Equity Linked Saving scheme(ELSS): ... 
Arbitrage Funds: