Growing Preference for Children’s Mutual Funds Signals Shift in Family Investing

Children’s mutual funds are attracting rising investor attention as households increasingly plan early for education and long-term financial security. According to ICRA Analytics data, assets under management in this category have expanded by nearly 160% over the last five years. Total AUM climbed from approximately ₹9,800 crore in November 2020 to close to ₹26,000 crore by November 2025 . Investor participation has also broadened meaningfully, with folios increasing to about 32 lakh , indicating wider adoption across urban and semi urban families seeking disciplined, goal based investment avenues.