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Multi-Asset Funds Cross ₹2 Lakh Crore AUM as Gold ETFs Surge 164%
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 15:07
Multi-Asset Funds Cross ₹2 Lakh Crore AUM as Gold ETFs Surge 164%
- •India's multi-asset allocation funds reached ₹2.07 lakh crore in AUM by August 2026, marking a 57% year-on-year increase and 60 consecutive months of positive flows.
- •Gold ETF assets experienced a massive 164% jump, surging from ₹72,500 crore in August 2025 to ₹1.91 lakh crore in August 2026.
- •Industrial commodities like copper and aluminium are gaining structural support from renewable energy, electrification, and transmission infrastructure.
- •MCX average daily derivatives turnover reached approximately ₹5.4 lakh crore in FY2025-26, with precious metals dominating futures activity.
- •SEBI has approved broader participation for foreign portfolio investors in non-agricultural commodity derivatives, enhancing institutional engagement.
Key Questions Answered
India's multi-asset allocation funds crossed ₹2.07 lakh crore in assets under management in August 2026, marking a nearly 57% increase from the previous year.
Gold ETF assets in India increased by about 164% over the year, growing from around ₹72,500 crore in August 2025 to ₹1.91 lakh crore in August 2026.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has approved wider participation by foreign portfolio investors in non-agricultural commodity derivatives, including commodity index derivatives and non-cash-settled contracts, subject to prescribed safeguards.
