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India’s Silver ETF Assets Surge 266% to ₹13,500 Crore in 2025, Marking Rapid Growth
Silver ETFs in India see unprecedented growth, with Assets under Management (AUM) jumping from ₹3,705 crore in January 2024 to ₹13,566 crore in January 2025, reflecting strong investor interest.
Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in India have experienced remarkable growth, with Assets under Management (AUM) surging 266% to ₹13,566 crore by January 2025. This surge follows SEBI’s decision in November 2021 to allow Asset Management Companies to launch silver ETFs, marking a significant shift in the investment landscape. In January 2022, the AUM of silver ETFs stood at just ₹123 crore, growing to ₹1,651 crore by January 2023. The most significant increase occurred in 2024, as AUMs jumped from ₹3,705 crore in January 2024 to ₹13,566 crore by January 2025.
Investor interest in silver ETFs has also risen sharply, with twelve silver ETFs collectively crossing 6 lakh investor folios as of January 2025, up from 1.9 lakh the previous year, according to data from Zerodha Fund House. This growth suggests that Indian investors are increasingly turning to silver as a means of diversification and exposure to commodities.
Vaibhav Jalan, CBO of Zerodha Fund House, noted, “The rising transaction volumes of silver ETFs are a clear sign of growing investor interest. These ETFs provide a convenient alternative to physical silver ownership, addressing concerns about storage, security, and insurance, while offering access to silver’s price movements.”
The surge in silver ETF popularity comes amid global geopolitical and geoeconomic uncertainties, with silver prices tracking gold. Moreover, industrial demand for silver has seen a significant uptick, rising more than 55% due to its increasing applications in sectors such as automotive, technology, pharmaceuticals, and solar energy.
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P N Gadgil Jewellers Reports 127% Surge in PAT for Q2 FY26; Strong Growth Across Retail, E-commerce, and Franchise Segments
P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited, one of India’s oldest and most trusted jewellery houses with a 193-year legacy, has announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26), showcasing exceptional performance across key parameters.
The company reported an EBITDA of Rs.1,429.4 million, marking a 117% year-on-year (YoY) increase, and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs.793.1 million, reflecting a 127% YoY growth. Revenue from operations rose to Rs.21,776.2 million, up 8.8% YoY and 27% sequentially (QoQ). EBITDA margin expanded by 327 basis points to 6.6%, while PAT margin improved to 3.6%.
For H1 FY26, total revenue stood at Rs.38,921.8 million, growing 6.1% YoY, with an average revenue per store of Rs.617.81 million and net profit per store of Rs.23.69 million, underscoring strong operational efficiency.
Segmental Highlights
- Retail: Contributed 72.2% of total sales, achieving 28.9% revenue growth, with EBITDA margin at 9.1% and PAT margin at 5.1%.
- E-commerce: Delivered a stellar 113.2% YoY growth, with revenue rising to ₹1,435.1 million.
- Franchise: Registered a 104.7% increase, with revenue reaching Rs.3,408.9 million in Q2 FY26.
- Same-Store Sales Growth (SSSG): Improved by 29% over the previous quarter.
Operational Highlights
- Transaction Volume & Spend: Transaction count grew 18%, while the Average Transaction Value (ATV) increased to Rs.90,000.
- Customer Engagement: Footfall rose 20% with a robust 93% conversion rate, signalling strong consumer sentiment.
- Festive Momentum: Achieved record Navratri sales of ₹4,281 million, up 66% YoY.
- Category Performance: Gold sales rose 24% in value and 15% in volume, Silver surged 92% in value and 59% in volume, while Diamonds recorded a 31% volume rise, lifting the stud ratio to 9%.
Excluding refinery operations, total revenue grew by 31.4% YoY in Q2 FY26 and 30.9% YoY in H1 FY26, highlighting robust growth across all core business segments.
P N Gadgil Jewellers’ strong performance reflects its strategic focus on customer experience, digital growth, and retail expansion, reaffirming its leadership position in India’s jewellery industry.
Commenting on the performance, Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman & Managing Director, P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited, said, “Our revenue stood at 38,921.8 million, EBITDA at 2,659.8 (up 101.3% YoY), and PAT at ₹1,486.5 million (up 111.6% YoY) in H1 FY26, supported by healthy growth across all segments, led primarily by the Retail business. Our signature events, Mangalsutra Mahotsav and Paijan Mahotsav, received an exceptional customer response, while record-breaking Navratri sales of Rs.4,281 million provided a strong close to the quarter’s performance.
During the quarter, we also launched a flagship store in Dadar, Mumbai, further strengthening our presence in Maharashtra, and expanded beyond our home state, entering new markets in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. With Dussehra, Diwali, and the upcoming wedding season in the subsequent quarter, we remain optimistic about sustaining this growth momentum.”
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