Why India's new hybrid gold products may not be the right investment fit
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Mint
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Abhishek Kumar pointed out that people who take delivery still need a jeweller to turn the gold into jewellery, which brings back trust concerns over purity and quality.
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The article reviews new regulated digital gold products that allow physical delivery, including electronic gold receipts traded on a stock exchange and a broker's gold vault. It explains how they work and flags practical issues: limited delivery centres, GST, and storage and delivery charges.
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Why India's new hybrid gold products may not be the right investment fit