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Growing Preference for Children’s Mutual Funds Signals Shift in Family Investing
Early financial planning for children is driving strong growth in children’s mutual funds, with sharp increases in assets under management and investor folios over five years.
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.