Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) attracted ₹31,561 crore during the March 2026 quarter. This investment represents a nearly six-fold increase compared to the same period last year. Heightened geopolitical tensions fueled the surge as investors sought safe-haven assets.
Total assets under management (AUM) for gold funds nearly tripled to ₹1.71 lakh crore by the end of March 2026. Investor accounts grew by 54.28 lakh over the year to reach a total of 1.24 crore. Despite a slower pace of inflows in March, investors continue to use gold as a strategic hedge against market volatility.