New Delhi: The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) recent clarification on digital gold is being viewed by experts as a timely and essential step that clearly defines the boundaries of the digital ecosystem and helps improve consumer awareness about the nature of the product.

SEBI recently cautioned investors about “digital gold” or e-gold products sold online, stating that such offerings fall outside the securities regulatory framework and pose significant risks for buyers.

The clarification reiterates what industry observers have long acknowledged: digital gold is neither a security nor a commodity derivative regulated by SEBI. Instead, it functions entirely outside the regulator’s domain, much like the direct purchase of physical gold or jewellery.

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