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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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IFSCA Notifies India Good Delivery Gold Framework
GJEPC Seeks Swift Rollout and Global Recognition. The Framework Is Expected To Strengthen Responsible Sourcing, Build Confidence In Indian-Refined Gold and Create Opportunities For Bullion Exports.
GJEPC has urged the Government to expedite international recognition and the implementation of the India Good Delivery Gold framework, following the notification of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) (Good Delivery) Guidelines, 2026. The framework is expected to strengthen responsible sourcing, build confidence in Indian-refined gold and create opportunities for bullion exports.
The guidelines establish a framework for quality assurance, responsible sourcing and traceability in gold refining. IFSCA, India’s unified regulator for financial products, services and institutions operating in International Financial Services Centres, will implement the framework through the Bullion Exchange in the IFSC. Gold from accredited refiners that meets the prescribed requirements can qualify for delivery on IFSC exchanges and for over-the-counter trading.
The framework extends beyond the purity and quality of gold bars to address their provenance. Refiners must trace raw gold to its source, assess supply-chain risks, verify suppliers and beneficial owners, and meet applicable responsible-sourcing requirements. Independent third-party audits will provide additional assurance.
The initiative follows the recommendations by NITI Aayog, a policy think tank, which had called for an India Good Delivery Standard and responsible-sourcing guidelines for refineries. The report highlighted the potential of domestic refining to retain more value within India, generate employment and support exports.
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