Gold ETF Inflows Surge to Record Highs, Crossing ₹1 Lakh Crore

Over the past three months, net inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen a significant increase. In August 2025, the net inflows stood at ₹2,189.51 crore, followed by a record buying of ₹8,363.13 crore in September 2025. This elevated trend continued in October 2025, with net inflows of ₹7,743 crore, taking the gold ETF corpus past the ₹1 lakh crore mark.

The sustained buying in gold ETFs comes despite high prices and volatility, as investors continue to allocate to the yellow metal not just for its massive bull run this year but also for its appeal as a safe haven and a portfolio diversifier. Lingering geopolitical risks, global market volatility, and uncertainty around the interest-rate trajectory of major central banks have made gold a lucrative investment option.

With such massive inflows, gold has also seized leadership within the passive investing space in India. Analysts suggest that the consistent inflows indicate that investors are using gold tactically to preserve wealth and diversify exposure, particularly as global bond yields remain elevated and equity markets fluctuate.