ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

ICICI Prudential Child Care Gift Fund is a hybrid mutual fund tailored for parents planning long-term goals like a child’s education or marriage. Launched in 1993, the fund has stood the test of time with over ₹9,56,306 crore in assets under management (AUM) as of June 24, 2025. It invests primarily in equities (65–100%) and partially in debt instruments (0–35%), aiming for long-term capital growth. The fund is suitable for investors with a high-risk appetite and long investment horizon.

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Highlights of ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Here are some of the key highlights of the fund:

  • It is a long-standing hybrid fund designed to help parents build a financial cushion for their child's future.

  • Invests predominantly in equity and equity-related securities, offering potential for long-term capital growth.

  • Managed by experienced fund managers: Manish Banthia and George Heber Joseph.

  • As of June 2025, it boasts a massive AUM of ₹9,56,306 crore, reflecting strong investor trust.

  • This child investment plan allows investors to start with a SIP as low as ₹100, making it suitable for long-term, disciplined investing.

  • Rated as a "Very High" risk fund, best suited for investors with long-term goals and a higher risk appetite.

Key Information About ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Fund House ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
Date of Incorporation 12 Oct 1993
Total AUM ₹9,56,306.15Cr
Fund Benchmark NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index
NAV of the Fund ₹360.48 (as of 24 July 2025) 
Expense Ratio 1.46%
Returns since inception 14.68%
Risk Level Very High 
Investment Objective The plan seeks to generate capital appreciation by creating a portfolio that is invested in equity and equity-related securities (65-100%), and debt and money market instruments, securitised Debt & Cash (including money at call) 0-35%.
Top Fund Managers Lalit Kumar Sharmila D'mello
Darshil Dedhia
Rohit Lakhotia

Performance of ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Year 1Y 3Y 5Y All
Fund returns 7.9% 23.1% 21.8% 14.7%

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Top 10 Holdings of ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Name Sector Assets
Ultratech Cement Ltd. Construction 5.57%
Bharti Airtel Ltd. Communication 5.32%
Interglobe Aviation Ltd. Services 4.57%
GOI Sovereign 4.46%
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Automobile 4.12%
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. Capital Goods 3.33%
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. Services 3.20%
Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd. Services 3.16%
PB Fintech Ltd. Services 3.15%
JSW Steel Ltd. Metals & Mining 3.03%

Sector Allocation of ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Sector Allocation (%)
Materials 32.9%
Industrials 18.7%
Technology 16.4%
Financial 14.4%
Consumer Discretionary 9.8%
Real Estate 4.5%
Healthcare 2.5%
Diversified 0.5%
Energy & Utilities 0.4%
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Expense Ratio, Exit Load and Taxation of the ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Category Percentage/Details
Expense Ratio 1.46%
Exit Load NIL

FAQs

  • What kind of returns can I expect from this fund?

    As a hybrid fund with high equity exposure, returns are market-linked and can be volatile in the short term. However, it aims to offer capital appreciation in the long term.
  • What is the fund’s AUM?

    The fund has a robust Asset Under Management (AUM) of ₹9,56,306 crore, indicating strong investor trust and long-term growth potential.

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#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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