The young citizens of this country, our children’s future, require well-rounded financial planning. The Tata Young Citizens Fund (DIRECT GROWTH) helps you grow your wealth to secure your child’s dream, like higher education, start-up, etc. Read more about Tata Young Citizens Fund below.
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Investing in your child's future:Nothing is more important than securing your child's future
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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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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Tata Young Citizens Fund is an open-ended mutual fund. The fund is designed for you to invest and aims at children's future needs. It comes with a mandatory lock-in period, ensuring your money stays invested for at least 5 years or until your child reaches 18 years of age (whichever happens earlier). The main objective of the fund is to generate long-term growth for your capital.
Why Choose the Tata Young Citizens Fund?
Building a strong child plan for education and marriage requires careful consideration. Tata Young Citizens Fund offers several features that make it a compelling option for parents planning ahead:
Dedicated for Children: Designed specifically to build a corpus for your child's future financial milestones.
Long-Term Growth Focus: Aims to grow your money significantly over an extended period.
Consumer Sector Emphasis: Primarily invests in companies from consumer-focused industries, aligning with India's growth story.
Fund Manager: Managed by Amey Sathe since April 20, 2020.
Tata Young Citizens Fund Core Details
The following essential numbers and facts about the Tata Young Citizens Fund are important.
Detail
Value / Description
Fund Size (AUM) (as of June 21, 2025)
₹ 366.53 Crore
Net Asset Value (NAV) (as of June 20, 2025)
₹ 68.48 (0.70% Day Change)
Expense Ratio (as of May 31, 2025)
2.06%
Benchmark
Nifty 500 TRI
Fund Age( Since Oct 14, 1995)
29 years 8 months
Exit Load: Fee to withdraw
1% if redeemed before child turns 18 (after May 3)
Lock-in Period
Compulsory: 5 years or till child turns 18 (whichever is earlier)
Investment
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Start Investing
₹10,000/Month
& Get
₹1 Crore*
*Standard T & C Apply
Tata Young Citizens Fund Investment Objectives and Strategy
Tata Young Citizens Fund follows the given selection criteria of various asset classes to achieve long-term capital growth of your funds:
Consumer Equity Focus: At least 80% of funds target stocks in India's consumer sectors, benefiting from spending habits.
Flexible Diversification: Includes other stocks, debt, and money market instruments for portfolio balance and market adaptation.
Equity Selection Criteria: Seeks high-quality, well-managed growth companies based on strong fundamentals and fair pricing.
Debt Investment Approach: Prioritizes safe, investment-grade bonds, chosen for reliability, sound management, and liquidity.
Tata Young Citizens Fund Portfolio Holdings
Portfolio Holdings means what the fund owns. It shows where your money is actually invested. This helps you understand the types of companies and industries the fund is betting on. (As on May 31, 2025)
Top 5 Company Holdings
Percentage of Fund
Top 5 Sector Holdings
Percentage of Fund
HDFC Bank Ltd.
8.51%
Financial Services
33.41%
Reliance Industries Ltd.
5.05%
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
11.73%
ICICI Bank Ltd.
3.95%
Consumer Durables
7.83%
Infosys Ltd.
3.42%
Oil Gas And Consumable Fuels
7.81%
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
3.40%
Healthcare
6.84%
Tata Young Citizens Fund Performance
Here’s a look at how the fund has performed for investors. It shows you what your investment might have grown in the past.
One-Time (Lumpsum) Investment Performance (as on May 31, 2025)
Time Period(How long money was invested)
Fund's Yearly Growth (%)
Value of ₹10,000 Invested grown to
Compared to Nifty 500 TRI (%)
Compared to Nifty 50 TRI (%)
1 Year
10.45%
₹11,042
9.05%
11.11%
3 Years
17.31%
₹16,142
18.44%
15.56%
5 Years
23.19%
₹28,406
25.09%
22.29%
Since Inception
13.03% (Oct 14, 1995)
₹45,761
14.65%
13.53%
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Tata Young Citizens Fund SIP Performance
If you invest a fixed amount regularly (like ₹1,000 every month), this is called a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP). The table given below shows how a specific SIP would have performed:
SIP Scenario
Outcome after 1 Year
₹1,000 Monthly SIP (started 1 year ago)
Your savings grew to ₹12,472.77
Total Growth (Absolute)
3.94%
Average Yearly Growth (Annualized)
7.38%
Important Considerations Before Investing
Before investing, it’s always advisable to:
Understand the risk factors, investment concentration in different class assets, market volatility, before investing in the fund.
Review fund documents (SID) to know the fund's objectives, strategies, charges, and specific risks.
Ensure the fund’s "Very High Risk" aligns with your comfort level and goals.
Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future. Seek guidance from an advisor to integrate this fund into your broader financial strategy so that it suits your unique circumstances.
Conclusion
The Tata Young Citizens Fund (DIRECT - GROWTH) offers a potential avenue for long-term capital growth for your child's future. You can start investing with a minimum SIP of ₹500 or a minimum lumpsum investment of ₹500.
FAQs
What is the Tata Young Citizens Fund?
The Tata Young Citizens Fund is an open-ended mutual fund designed specifically for long-term investing towards your child's future needs.
Why is the Tata Young Citizens Fund important for my child's future?
It helps you build wealth for your child's financial milestones.
What are the key features of Tata Young Citizens Fund?
It has a mandatory lock-in period (5 years or until your child turns 18, whichever is earlier) and is rated as Very High Risk due to its significant investment in stocks.
How does the Tata Young Citizens Fund invest my money?
It invests at least 80% in stocks, primarily in consumer-focused industries, and can also include debt instruments for balance, aiming for well-managed, high-quality companies.
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