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Gold ETFs saw strong inflows of INR 31,561 crore in the March 2026 quarter, nearly six times higher than last year, driven by global uncertainty and rising gold prices. Investor demand remained robust despite a moderation in monthly inflows after a strong start to the year. The category's assets under management surged to INR 1.71 lakh crore, with a sharp rise in investor participation. Gold ETFs continue to attract interest as they offer a simple, transparent and liquid way to invest in gold without physical ownership, making them a preferred option for diversification and risk management.
Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded strong investor inflows of INR 31,561 crore in the March 2026 quarter, nearly six times higher than the INR 5,654 crore reported in the same period last year, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Advertisement
On a sequential basis, inflows rose 36 per cent to INR 23,132 crore, reflecting continued investor preference for gold-backed assets amid global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
Monthly inflows, however, showed some moderation. Gold ETFs attracted INR 2,266 crore in March, lower than INR 5,255 crore in February and INR 24,040 crore in January. The decline follows a strong start to the year, driven by risk aversion, portfolio rebalancing and rising gold prices.
Despite the slowdown, overall investor interest remains firm. Analysts noted that gold continues to play a key role as a diversification tool during periods of market volatility.
The sustained inflows have significantly increased the total assets under management (AUM) of gold ETFs to INR 1.71 lakh crore as of March 2026, compared to INR 58,888 crore a year earlier.
Investor participation has also expanded, with the number of folios rising to 1.24 crore in March 2026 from 69.69 lakh in March 2025, indicating growing adoption of gold-linked investment products.
Gold ETFs offer a structured way to invest in gold without holding physical assets. These funds track domestic gold prices and invest in high-purity gold bullion. Each unit typically represents one gram of gold and is held in dematerialised form.
The category continues to attract investors due to its liquidity, transparency and ease of access, combining the flexibility of stock market investments with exposure to gold.
Overall, the strong quarterly inflows highlight gold's role as both a hedge against market risks and a strategic asset allocation option for investors.
Source: PTI
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