Unregulated Gold Rush: Digital Gold Purchases More Than Double YoY Ahead Of Festive Season Despite Sebi’s Warning

The Surge in Digital Gold

According to the report, digital gold buying held steady from June to August, averaging around Rs 2500 crore per month. While monthly purchases were stable over the period, demand was significantly higher than a year earlier; purchases in August 2026 were up 110 per cent year-on-year compared to August 2025. In volume terms, purchases averaged 1.6 tonnes per month from June to August.