November 4, 2025 : In October, investors continued to show strong interest in gold and silver ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds). During the second half of the month, prices of precious metals softened. Despite the decline in prices, investors maintained their confidence in both metals. According to data, around ₹7,800 crore was invested in gold ETFs during October — slightly lower than the record ₹8,363 crore invested in September.
With the steady rise in gold investments, the assets under management (AUM) of gold ETFs have crossed the ₹1 lakh crore mark for the first time. This is a historic milestone, as in January 2025, the figure had just crossed ₹50,000 crore — meaning it has doubled in only nine months.
Strong trend in Silver ETFs as well
Investors also showed interest in silver ETFs. In October, this category attracted approximately ₹4,300 crore in investments. Although this is lower than the all-time high of ₹5,342 crore recorded in September, it still represents a strong figure compared to previous months.
Vikram Dhawan, Head of Commodities at Nippon India Mutual Fund, said that October was another strong month for both gold and silver ETFs. This indicates that investors are increasingly turning toward transparent, secure, and accessible investment options.
Investments continue despite price drop
In the second half of the month, gold and silver prices declined. As of November 3, gold was down 6.5% from its record high on October 17, while silver had fallen 16% from its October 14 peak of ₹1.8 lakh per kilogram. Despite this decline, investor interest in ETFs remained strong — reflecting long-term confidence in this sector.
Summary :
Gold Exchange Traded Funds achieved a historic milestone with assets under management crossing ₹1 lakh crore for the first time, reflecting strong investor confidence in gold.