Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have witnessed a surge in inflows ahead of the Dhanteras festival. This reflects investors’ growing preference for the metal as a safe-haven asset amid geopolitical uncertainties and soaring domestic gold prices.

According to ICRA Analytics, net inflows into gold ETFs surged 578.28% year-on-year to ₹8,363 crore in September 2025, up from ₹1,233 crore in the same month last year.

On a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) basis, net inflows have grown 70%, rising from ₹597 crore in September 2020.

The assets under management (AUM) of gold ETFs also expanded sharply, rising 126.34% to ₹90,136 crore in September 2025, compared with ₹39,824 crore a year ago. Month-on-month, net inflows increased nearly threefold from ₹2,190 crore in August 2025, wh

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