Child Future Savings Plan with Mutual Funds

Invest Today for Your Child’s Brighter Tomorrow

Saving for a child’s future is one of the most heartfelt goals for any parent — whether it’s planning for higher education in India or abroad, their dream wedding, or helping them step confidently into adult life. However, with rising inflation and the growing cost of education and living, traditional savings alone may not be enough.

That’s where Mutual Funds for Children come into play — offering disciplined, long-term investment strategies to help parents build a substantial corpus over time.

Why Start Early?

Starting early means more time for your investments to grow, thanks to the power of compounding. Even small, regular investments in the right mutual fund schemes can result in a significant wealth cushion by the time your child turns 18 or 21.

How Avidity Services Helps

At Avidity Services, we:

  • Understand your child’s future goals — from school to college to marriage
  • Help quantify and prioritize financial needs based on realistic milestones
  • Design a custom mutual fund portfolio, balancing risk and return across time horizons
  • Provide ongoing monitoring and portfolio rebalancing as life goals evolve
  • Guide you on relevant child life insurance and health plans for overall financial protection

Types of Mutual Funds for Children’s Future Available in India

Here’s a breakdown of child-specific mutual fund categories currently available in the Indian market:

Children's Gift Funds / Child Education Mutual Funds

These are hybrid or balanced mutual funds specifically designed for children and come with a lock-in period till the child turns 18.

Features:

  • Combines equity and debt for moderate risk
  • Long-term capital appreciation
  • Tax benefits under Section 80C (in some cases)
  • Example: HDFC Children’s Gift Fund, ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Equity Mutual Funds (for long-term goals like higher education abroad)

Ideal for long-term goals (5+ years), such as university education or international degrees.

Popular categories:

  • Large Cap Funds – Stability with growth
  • Flexi Cap Funds – Dynamic exposure to all market segments
  • Index Funds – Low-cost, long-term equity growth

Debt Mutual Funds (for short- to medium-term needs)

Useful for needs within 3–5 years such as school admission, hostel fees, or study-related expenses.

Popular categories:

  • Short Duration Funds
  • Dynamic Bond Funds
  • Liquid Funds (for emergency needs)

SIP (Systematic Investment Plans) for Kids

  • Most mutual funds can be accessed via SIPs, starting as low as ₹500/month
  • Helps develop consistent saving habits
  • Ideal for salaried parents who want to save monthly for a child’s future

Goal-Based Mutual Fund Portfolios

We offer customized baskets of funds suited for:

  • Saving for education abroad (higher equity allocation)
  • Marriage corpus (balanced funds with target-date planning)
  • Building financial independence for the child (mix of long-term equity and secure debt)

Real-Life Scenario

For example, if your child is currently 5 years old and you wish to fund an undergraduate degree abroad by age 18, you can begin investing in:

  • A combination of Equity Mutual Funds (like Flexi Cap & ELSS)
  • Backed by Children’s Gift Fund with a lock-in for discipline
  • And a small allocation to Debt Mutual Funds for liquidity and safety

Over the years, as your child approaches their teenage years, the portfolio can be rebalanced to reduce risk exposure.

Securing Your Child’s Future — Beyond Investments

Financial planning doesn’t stop at mutual fund investments. At Avidity Services, we also help you:

  • Choose the right term life insurance so the child’s future is protected even in your absence
  • Explore health insurance with child coverage
  • Set up nominations and documentation to ensure smooth access

Why Mutual Funds Are Ideal for Child Future Planning

  • High returns potential vs traditional fixed deposits or PPF
  • Flexible investing via SIPs or lump sum
  • Diversification to reduce risk
  • Professional fund management
  • Tax-efficient growth over the long term

Child Mutual Funds:

Classification of Kids Mutual Funds

Bank NameFund NameFund TypeInvestment HorizonRisk Level3-Year Returns (CAGR)
HDFC BankHDFC Children’s Gift FundChildren’s Gift FundLong-termModerate11.2%
HDFC BankHDFC Balanced Advantage FundBalanced FundMedium to Long-termModerate10.5%
ICICI BankICICI Prudential Child Care FundChild Care FundLong-termModerate12.1%
ICICI BankICICI Prudential Bluechip FundLarge Cap FundLong-termHigh13.0%
SBI BankSBI Magnum Children’s Benefit FundChildren’s Benefit FundLong-termModerate10.8%
SBI BankSBI Equity Hybrid FundHybrid FundMedium to Long-termModerate11.5%
Axis BankAxis Bluechip FundLarge Cap FundLong-termHigh14.2%
Axis BankAxis Long Term Equity FundELSS (Tax Saving)Long-termHigh13.5%
Kotak Mahindra BankKotak Child Care PlanChild Care FundLong-termModerate11.0%
Kotak Mahindra BankKotak Flexicap FundFlexi Cap FundMedium to Long-termHigh12.8%
IDFC FIRST BankIDFC Children’s Gift FundChildren’s Gift FundLong-termModerate10.7%
IDFC FIRST BankIDFC Tax Advantage (ELSS) FundELSS (Tax Saving)Long-termHigh13.2%

Take the First Step Today

Whether your goal is funding your child’s dream college, sending them overseas for higher studies, or ensuring a beautiful wedding,
our team at Avidity Services is here to walk with you — every step of the way.

Start early. Stay disciplined. Let mutual funds build your child’s financial future.

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