LIC MF Children’s Fund Direct-Growth is a very high-risk equity scheme from LIC Mutual Fund, launched on April 20, 1994. As of June 24, 2025, it manages assets worth ₹37,480 cr and has a NAV of ₹35.94. Managed by Marzban Irani and Ramnath Venkateswaran, investors can start with a SIP of ₹200 or a lumpsum of ₹5,000.
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The fund follows a conservative growth approach by investing primarily in quality debt instruments with lower risk exposure.
It carries a very high-risk label, aligning with its long-term investment horizon aimed at wealth creation for a child’s future.
Investors can start small with SIPs of ₹200 or make a lump sum investment of ₹5,000.
The fund has a strong legacy since 1994 and is managed by experienced professionals, Marzban Irani and Ramnath Venkateswaran.
With an AUM of ₹37,480 crore, this child investment plan reflects steady investor confidence over the years.
Key Information About LIC MF Children’s Fund
Fund House
LIC Mutual Fund
Date of Incorporation
20 Apr 1994
Total AUM
₹37,480.43Cr
Fund Benchmark
CRISIL Hybrid 35+65 Aggressive Index
NAV of the Fund
₹35.94
Min. SIP Investment
₹200
Expense Ratio
1.68%
Returns since inception
10.50%
Risk Level
Very High
Investment Objective
The scheme seeks to provide long term capital growth through a judicious mix of investments mainly in quality debt securities with relatively low level of risks.
Performance of LIC MF Children’s Fund
Year
1Y
3Y
5Y
All
Fund returns
-0.2%
15.2%
15.5%
10.5%
Investment
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Top 10 Holdings of LIC MF Children’s Fund
Name
Sector
Assets
GOI
Sovereign
10.37%
NA
NA
3.84%
JTL Industries Ltd
Metals & Mining
3.40%
Tata Power Company Ltd.
Energy
3.39%
Axis Bank Ltd.
Financial
3.38%
State Bank of India
Financial
3.29%
International Gemmological Institute (India) Ltd.
Consumer Discretionary
2.98%
ICICI Bank Ltd.
Financial
2.71%
Tech Mahindra Ltd.
Technology
2.65%
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Automobile
2.54%
Sector Allocation of LIC MF Children’s Fund
Sector
Allocation (%)
Industrials
28.1%
Consumer Discretionary
20.1%
Financial
14.5%
Materials
9.8%
Healthcare
8.9%
Energy & Utilities
7.5%
Technology
6.9%
Consumer Staples
4.2%
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Expense Ratio, Exit Load and Taxation of the LIC MF Children’s Fund
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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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