HDFC Children’s Gift Fund – Direct Plan is a thoughtfully curated hybrid mutual fund aimed at securing a child’s financial future. Launched in December 1999, the fund combines equity and debt investments to balance growth and stability. With an AUM of ₹8,39,042 Cr and a NAV of ₹323.88 (as of June 24, 2025), it offers long-term wealth-building potential. The fund is managed by Chirag Setalvad and is suitable for investors with a high-risk appetite.
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Benefits of Investing In Child Plan
Waiver of Premium Benefit
Future Premiums are paid by the insurer upon death of policyholder
Flexible Payout Options
Your premiums help your child achieve their dreams through lump sum or regular payouts
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Tax Benefits^
You get tax benefits under Section 80(C) and no tax on returns under Section 10 (10D)
Investment Flexibility
It offers the flexibility to invest at regular intervals or as a one-time contribution
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Fund Category: Hybrid mutual fund with a very high-risk rating
Fund Manager: Chirag Setalvad, known for his consistent performance in equity investing
AUM: ₹8.39 lakh Crores (as of June 2025), indicating strong investor trust
NAV: ₹323.88 (as of June 24, 2025)
Investment Objective: To generate long-term capital appreciation and income by investing in both equity and fixed-income instruments
Minimum Investment: ₹100 (SIP or lump sum), making it accessible to all types of investors
Ideal For: Parents and guardians planning for a child’s education, marriage, or other future financial needs
Key Information About HDFC Children’s Gift Fund
This child plan is suitable for high-risk investors as it allows a minimum investment of ₹100 through SIP or lump sum. Here are some of the key highlights of the fund:
Fund House
HDFC Mutual Fund House
Date of Incorporation
10 Dec 1999
Total AUM
₹10,176.53Cr
Fund Benchmark
NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index
NAV of the Fund
₹323.88 (as of June 24 2025)
Min. SIP Investment
₹100
Expense Ratio
0.90%
Returns since inception
15.99%
Risk Level
Very High
Investment Objective
The scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation/income from a portfolio of equity & equity-related instruments and debt and money market instruments.
Top Fund Managers
Anil Bamboli Chirag Setalvad Dhruv Muchhal
Performance of HDFC Children’s Gift Fund
Years
1Y
3Y
5Y
All
Fund returns
4.9%
20.0%
21.7%
16.0%
Investment
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Top 10 Holdings of HDFC Children’s Gift Fund
Name
Sector
Assets
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Financial
6.91%
ICICI Bank Ltd.
Financial
6.38%
GOI
Sovereign
4.78%
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Construction
3.56%
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Energy
3.47%
GOI
Sovereign
3.21%
Infosys Ltd.
Technology
2.93%
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
Financial
2.75%
eClerx Services Ltd.
Services
2.58%
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Technology
2.41%
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Sector Allocation of HDFC Children’s Gift Fund
Sector
Allocation (%)
Financial
34.3%
Industrials
21.3%
Technology
17.9%
Energy & Utilities
7.3%
Consumer Staples
5.7%
Consumer Discretionary
5.1%
Healthcare
4.7%
Materials
3.7%
Expense Ratio, Exit Load and Taxation of the HDFC Children’s Gift Fund
Category
Percentage/Details
Expense Ratio
0.90%
Exit Load
0%
FAQs
What is the risk level of this fund?
The fund is rated very high on the risk scale, making it suitable for investors with a high-risk appetite and a long-term investment horizon.
What is the current AUM and NAV of the fund?
As of June 24, 2025, the fund’s Asset Under Management (AUM) stands at ₹8,39,042 Cr, and the Net Asset Value (NAV) is ₹323.88.
Who can invest in this fund?
Parents, legal guardians, or relatives can invest on behalf of a minor. The investment is made in the child's name and managed by the guardian until maturity.
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^The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
#The investment risk in the portfolio is borne by the policyholder. Life insurance is available in this product. The maturity amount of Rs 1 Cr. is for a 30 year old healthy individual investing Rs 10,000/- per month for 30 years, with assumed rates of returns @ 8% p.a. that is not guaranteed and is not the upper or lower limits as the value of your policy depends on a number of factors including future investment performance. In Unit Linked Insurance Plans, the investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder and the returns are not guaranteed. Maturity Value: ₹1,05,02,174 @ CARG 8%; ₹50,45,591 @ CAGR 4%
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