Gold ETF Assets Top ₹1 Lakh Crore as Investor Participation Soars: Zerodha Fund House

• Gold ETF assets in India crossed ₹1 lakh crore by October 2025, driven by rising investor participation and inflows.
• Net inflows into Gold ETFs reached over ₹27,500 crore in the first ten months of 2025, surpassing combined inflows from 2020-2024.
• Investor folios for Gold ETFs surged from 7.83 lakh in October 2020 to over 95 lakh by October 2025, supported by lower entry barriers.
• Indian Gold ETFs now hold over 83 tonnes of physical gold, with nearly one-third added in 2025, reflecting sustained demand.
• Silver ETFs also show significant growth, with over 25 lakh investor folios and AUM exceeding ₹40,000 crore as of October 2025.

Why It Matters: This indicates a significant shift in gold investment towards ETFs for diversification.