With gold prices soaring past Rs 1.23 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi, investors are turning to gold ETFs for smart, festive-season portfolio additions. These funds offer liquidity, transparency, and tax efficiency—without the hassle of physical storage.
Key Highlights of Gold ETF Appeal
Gold ETFs trade like stocks and reflect real-time gold prices
Ideal for hedging against inflation and currency volatility
Long-term gains taxed at 12.5% without indexation; short-term gains follow income slab
Top Performing Gold ETFs in India (October 2025)
ICICI Prudential Gold ETF – 5Y CAGR: 17.00%
SBI Gold ETF – 5Y CAGR: 16.80%
Nippon India Gold BeES – 5Y CAGR: 16.70%
HDFC Gold ETF – 5Y CAGR: 16.69%
Kotak Gold ETF – 5Y CAGR: 16.65%
These ETFs have outperformed Nifty 50 over five years, making them a compelling choice for Diwali wealth planning.
Sources: MSN India, Angel One, Economic Times