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How to plan SIPs for your child’s education?
Are you extremely worried about securing your child’s future education in the present day’s ever-increasing cost scenario? With prudent planning and investment in a proper financial vehicle, you can ensure that your child’s educational dreams are not compromised by financial constraints. Wondering which financial product can be a perfect choice in such a case? Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in mutual funds can be a reliable financial product to save for your child’s higher education. To learn how you can plan SIPs in mutual funds for your child’s higher education, continue reading.
1) Set clear education goals
The initial step in planning SIP in mutual funds for your child’s higher education is to set clear goals. Estimate the cost of education depending on the program and educational institute you aspire for your child. Consider parameters such as tuition fees, books, accommodation, and other expenditures. For instance, if you aim for a medical degree from a high-ranked foreign institute, research the present costs and factor in inflation. Setting a clear target will allow you to determine the amount you require to save through SIPs.
2) Decide the investment time frame
The duration you have, until your kid begins higher education, is essential in deciding your SIP approach. If your child is currently five years old and you plan for their higher studies at 18, you have an investment horizon of 13 years. Longer investment time frames allow you to take benefit of the compounding effect. Use an online SIP calculator to estimate how much you need to invest month on month to reach your goal. The calculator can provide a realistic picture of the necessary investments required, allowing you to stay on track.
3) Select the correct mutual funds
Choosing the correct mutual funds is crucial for maximising returns on SIPs. Equity funds are favourable for long-term goals such as education owing to their potential for higher returns. Diversify your investments through distinct equity funds to disseminate risk. Moreover, consider hybrid funds, which invest in both debt and equities, offering a balanced approach. Getting in touch with a certified financial professional can assist you in choosing the prudent mutual fund in alignment with your risk appetite and financial goals.
4) Monitor and adjust your investments
Periodically monitoring your SIP is essential to ensure they are on the right track to meet your financial goals. Assess your investment portfolio at least once a year and make required adjustments, if necessary. If certain funds are not performing well, consider switching to better-performing funds. Reevaluating your financial scenario and goals periodically helps in making well-informed decisions. Online tools like an SIP calculator can help in assessing your investment performance and making required adjustments.
Ending note
Planning SIPs for your child’s higher education requires clear goal setting, understanding your time frame, selecting the correct mutual funds, and periodic monitoring. By following these steps, you can prepare a solid financial plan to support your child’s educational goals. Use an online SIP calculator to make better decisions and stay on track. Additionally, ensure to start early, remain committed and watch your investments grow.
Digital
Content India 2026 opens with a copro pitch, a spice evangelist and a £10,000 prize for Indian storytelling
Dish TV and C21Media’s three-day summit puts seven ambitious projects before an international jury, and two walk away with serious development money
MUMBAI: India’s content industry gathered in Mumbai this March for Content India 2026, a three-day summit organised by Dish TV in partnership with C21Media, and it wasted no time making a statement. The event opened with a Copro Pitch that put seven scripted and unscripted television concepts before an international panel of judges, and by the end of it, two projects had walked away with £10,000 each in marketing prize money from C21Media to support development and international promotion.
The jury, comprising Frank Spotnitz, Fiona Campbell, Rashmi Bajpai, Bal Samra and Rachel Glaister, evaluated a shortlist that ranged from a dark Mumbai comedy-drama about mental health (Dirty Minds, created by Sundar Aaron) to a Delhi coming-of-age mystery (Djinn Patrol, by Neha Sharma and Kilian Irwin), a techno-thriller about a teenage gaming prodigy (Kanpur X Satori, by Suchita Bhatia), an investigative crime drama blending mythology and modern thriller (The Age of Kali, by Shivani Bhatija), a documentary on India’s spice heritage (The Masala Quest, hosted by Sarina Kamini), a documentary on competitive gaming (Respawn: India’s Esports Revolution, by George Mangala Thomas and Sangram Mawari), and a reality-horror competition merging gaming and immersive fear (Scary Goose, by Samar Iqbal).
The session was hosted by Mayank Shekhar.
The two winners were Djinn Patrol, backed by Miura Kite, formerly of Participant Media and known for Chinatown and Keep Sweet: Pray & Obey, with Jaya Entertainment, producers of Real Kashmir Football Club, also attached; and The Masala Quest, created and hosted by Sarina Kamini, an Indian-Australian cook, author and self-described “spice evangelist.”
The summit also unveiled the Content India Trends Report, whose findings made for bracing reading. Daoud Jackson, senior analyst at OMDIA, set the tone: “By 2030, online video in India will nearly double the revenue of traditional TV, becoming the main driver of growth.” He noted that in 2025, India produced a quarter of all YouTube videos globally, overtaking the United States, while Indians collectively spend 117 years daily on YouTube and 72 years on Instagram. Traditional subscription TV is declining as free TV and connected TV gain ground, forcing broadcasters to innovate. “AI-generated content is just 2 per cent of engagement,” Jackson added, “highlighting the dominance of high-quality human content. The key for Indian media companies is scaling while monetising effectively from day one.”
Hannah Walsh, principal analyst at Ampere Analysis, added hard numbers to the picture. India produced over 24,000 titles in January 2026 alone, with 19,000 available internationally. The country now accounts for 12 per cent of Asia-Pacific content spend, up from 8 per cent in 2021, outpacing both Japan and China. Key exporters include JioStar, Zee Entertainment, Sony India, Amazon and Netflix, delivering over 7,500 Indian-produced titles abroad each year. The top importing markets are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, the United States and the Philippines. Scripted content dominates globally at 88 per cent, with crime dramas and children’s and family titles performing particularly strongly.
Manoj Dobhal, chief executive and executive director of Dish TV India, framed the summit’s ambition squarely. “Stories don’t need translation. They need a platform, discovery, and reach, local or global,” he said. “India produces more movies than any country, our streaming platforms compete globally, and our tech and creators win international awards. Yet fragmentation slows growth. Producers, platforms, and tech move in different lanes. We need shared spaces, collaboration, and an ecosystem where ideas, technology, and people meet. That is why we built Content India.”
The data, the pitches and the prize money all pointed to the same conclusion: India is not waiting for the world to discover its stories. It is building the infrastructure to sell them.
