The rise in ETFs came as Brent crude moderated to USD 107 per barrel after surging to USD 119.13 a barrel in the previous session.
So far in 2026, inflows have surged to $3.06 billion, pushing assets under management close to $20 billion. This compares with $4.69 billion in inflows during 2025, $1.29 billion in 2024, $310 million in 2023 and just $33 million in 2022.
The sharp fall in domestic gold and silver ETFs today largely reflects the steep global correction in precious metals on Tuesday, when Indian equity markets were closed for a holiday. Silver-linked ETFs saw the steepest declines, while gold ETFs also traded lower.
For investors, the situation underscores the importance of disciplined asset allocation rather than tactical speculation
The surge in gold and silver ETFs tracked firm gains in underlying bullion prices. At around 09:30 am, when the Sensex was down 959 points and the Nifty slipped 1.15 percent to 24,889 -- gold and silver-linked ETFs were among the major gainers.
Silver ETFs rose sharply by as much as 6 percent on Monday, as safe haven demand rose after the United States Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's broad tariffs. Gold ETFs also rose by over 2 percent, tracking the underlying bullion prices.
Gold ETF folios increased from 80.34 lakh to 1.14 crore, while silver ETF folios rose from 11.31 lakh to 47.85 lakh, representing growth of 43 percent and 323 percent, respectively.
Investors shifted from underperforming equities to bullion, though experts warn against chasing recent returns at elevated gold prices.
Gold and silver ETFs together attracted inflows of Rs 33,500 crore during the month, surpassing equity fund inflows of Rs 24,029 crore.
Except for March and May, every month of 2025 recorded net inflows into gold ETFs. Total inflows for 2025 stood at $4.68 billion, a rise of 262 percent from $1.29 billion in 2024.
ETF prices can fall more sharply when investors rush to sell, even if the actual gold and silver prices in the futures market move only slightly
The future contracts with April and June expiries meanwhile surged around 5% each to hit new all-time highs of Rs 1,58,200 per 10 grams and Rs 1,62,299 per 10 grams respectively.
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For the full year, inflows into Indian gold ETFs reached $4.68 billion, the highest on record for any calendar year. This compares with $1.29 billion in 2024, $310 million in 2023, and just $33 million in 2022.
Recent research and market reports indicate that industrial demand for silver is expected to grow faster than the supply that will enter the market, creating an anticipated demand–supply gap.
Gold ETFs have delivered over 32 percent return in three years compared to 35 percent by Silver ETFs during the period.
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So far this year, inflows into Indian gold ETFs have reached a record $3.05 billion, with assets under management rising to $11.3 billion
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Time and again, gold has established itself as a safe haven for investors. The recent price increase can be largely attributed to decisions made by US President Donald Trump
Analysts at JP Morgan predict that gold will reach $4,000 by the second quarter of 2026 and continue to rise for the remainder of the year.
The conclusion drawn from January's data is that investors still have confidence in the Indian economy and markets, and they have taken advantage of the recent decline to average their positions
The World Gold Council says physically backed Gold ETFs have seen a continuous inflow for six consecutive months, with an additional $4.3 billion added in October alone
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