Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Children's Mutual Funds Grow 21% in 5 Years
Children's mutual funds in India have grown a lot in the last five years.
These funds help parents save money for their children's education.
The funds have grown by 21% in the last five years, and the money in these funds has grown by 160%.
There are 12 such funds available, and the best ones have given really good returns.
Parents like these funds because they give better returns than things like fixed deposits and they make sure the money is saved for a long time.
Experts think these funds will keep growing and more people will start using them.
Children's mutual funds in India grew 21.08% over the last 5 years.
Assets under management (AUM) increased by 160% to Rs 25,675 crore in November 2025.
Number of folios rose to 32 lakhs in November 2025 from 29 lakhs five years ago.
Top-performing funds delivered an average CAGR of 15-20% in the last three-to-five years.
Parents prefer these funds for superior returns, long-term savings, and tax benefits.
- Who
- Parents and investors in India
- What
- Growth of children's mutual funds
- When
- Over the last 5 years, with projections until 2033
- Where
- India
- Why
- Rising education costs, superior returns, and long-term savings benefits
- Growth Rate
- 21.08% over 5 years
- AUM Growth
- 160% over 5 years
- Number of Folios
- 32 lakhs in November 2025
- Number of Funds
- 12
- Top Fund CAGR
- 34.35% in 5 years, 22.85% in 3 years, 10.89% in 1 year
- Average Returns
- 4% for 1 year, 14% for 3 years, 17% for 5 years
- Expected Industry Growth
- 10–18% CAGR through 2033
