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India's Best
Gold ETFs

Compare all Gold ETFs listed on NSE & BSE โ€” physical 24-karat gold backed, SEBI-regulated, zero storage cost. The smartest way to invest in gold.

12+
Gold ETFs
โ‚น45,000 Cr
Total AUM
0.50%
Avg Expense
+18.4%
1Y Avg Return
โ‚น11,200 Cr
Largest Gold ETF AUM
Nippon Gold BeES
0.29%
Lowest Expense Ratio
Invesco Gold ETF
~1g
Gold per ETF Unit
99.5% purity gold

Compare All Indian Gold ETFs

Data is indicative. Always verify with AMC or AMFI before investing.

Showing 12 ETFs
# ETF Name โ†• AMC NSE Symbol AUM (Cr) Expense Ratio 1Y Return 3Y Return 5Y Return
1
Nippon India ETF Gold BeES
GOLDBEES
Nippon AMC GOLDBEES โ‚น11,200 Cr 0.79% +18.4% +14.2% +16.8%
2
SBI Gold ETF
SBILIFE
SBI Funds SETFGOLD โ‚น7,500 Cr 0.65% +18.1% +14.0% +16.5%
3
HDFC Gold ETF
HDFCGOLD
HDFC AMC HDFCGOLD โ‚น4,200 Cr 0.59% +18.3% +14.1% +16.6%
4
ICICI Prudential Gold ETF
ICICIGOLD
ICICI Pru ICICIGOLD โ‚น5,800 Cr 0.50% +18.5% +14.3% +16.9%
5
Kotak Gold ETF
KOTAKGOLD
Kotak AMC KOTAKGOLD โ‚น3,100 Cr 0.64% +18.2% +14.0% +16.4%
6
Axis Gold ETF
AXISGOLD
Axis AMC AXISGOLD โ‚น1,800 Cr 0.61% +18.0% +13.9% +16.3%
7
Mirae Asset Gold ETF
MIAEGOLD
Mirae AMC MIAEGOLD โ‚น2,400 Cr 0.49% +18.6% +14.3% +17.0%
8
Invesco India Gold ETF
INVGOLD
Invesco IVZINGOLD โ‚น880 Cr 0.29% +18.7% +14.4% +17.1%
9
DSP Gold ETF
DSPGOLD
DSP DSPGOLD โ‚น740 Cr 0.50% +18.3% +14.1% +16.7%
10
Aditya Birla Gold ETF
ABSLGOLD
Aditya Birla ABSLGOLD โ‚น620 Cr 0.54% +18.1% +13.9% +16.5%
11
Quantum Gold Fund ETF
QGOLDHALF
Quantum QGOLDHALF โ‚น1,200 Cr 0.78% +18.2% +14.0% +16.6%
12
Tata Gold ETF
TATGOLD
Tata AMC TATGOLD โ‚น980 Cr 0.54% +18.0% +13.8% +16.4%

* Returns are as of March 2025. Indicative only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Why Invest in Gold ETFs?

Gold ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track the domestic price of physical gold (99.5% purity). Each unit of a Gold ETF represents approximately 1 gram of gold, making it the most convenient, transparent, and cost-effective way to invest in gold in India.

Unlike physical gold, Gold ETFs require no storage, insurance, or making charges. They are held in your Demat account just like shares and can be bought or sold on NSE/BSE during market hours.

โœ… Advantages
  • No storage or insurance costs
  • 99.5% pure gold backing
  • Buy/sell in real-time on NSE
  • Lower cost than physical gold
  • Transparent & regulated by SEBI
  • No GST on purchase
โš ๏ธ Disadvantages
  • Requires Demat account
  • Brokerage charges on each trade
  • No loan against ETF units easily
  • Cannot create jewelry from it
  • Price tracks domestic gold (INR)

Tax on Gold ETF Returns

Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG)

Holding period < 24 months โ†’ Taxed as per your income tax slab rate

Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG)

Holding period โ‰ฅ 24 months โ†’ 12.5% without indexation benefit (post Budget 2024)

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Gold ETFs held for 24+ months qualify for LTCG at 12.5%, making them more tax-efficient than physical gold which attracts GST and other charges.

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Gold ETF vs Physical Gold vs Sovereign Gold Bond

Feature ๐Ÿฅ‡ Gold ETF ๐Ÿ’ Physical Gold ๐Ÿ“œ Sovereign Gold Bond
Storage RequiredโŒ No (Demat)โœ… YesโŒ No (Demat/Certificate)
Purity ConcernโŒ None (99.5%)โœ… YesโŒ None
Tradeable on Exchangeโœ… Yes (Intraday)โŒ Noโšก Limited (Secondary)
Additional IncomeโŒ NoโŒ Noโœ… 2.5% p.a. Interest
LTCG ExemptionโŒ NoโŒ Noโœ… On maturity (8 yr)
Min. Investment1 unit (~โ‚น6,000)1 gram (~โ‚น6,500)1 gram (~โ‚น6,200)
GST ApplicableโŒ Noโœ… 3% GSTโŒ No