India's Gold ETFs Attract Record $2.48 Bn Inflows In January 2026, Up Nearly 100% MoM

India’s gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted a record $2.48 billion (Rs 22,500 crore) of net inflows in January 2026, marking the eighth consecutive month of positive flows, according to data from the World Gold Council (WGC). The month’s inflows were nearly double the $1.25 billion recorded in December 2025, reflecting a 98.61 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) jump. This represents the highest monthly inflow on record for domestic gold ETFs. Notably, the January inflows alone accounts for 12.50 per cent of the country's total Gold ETFs' assets under management (AUM).

The sudden surge in Gold ETF inflows comes amid a combination factors such as volatile equity markets, heightened global macro risks, persistent policy uncertainity and a preference for regulated, transparent avenues to gain exposure to the safe haven metal. The ETF route has also benefited from its liquidity, ease of access, and lower holding costs as against physical gold.

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