SEBI Issues Warning: Significant Risks Associated with Unregulated Digital Gold Investment Products

Nov 09, 2025 02:37 am CST

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an important advisory warning investors against digital and e-gold products that operate outside regulatory frameworks. The regulator emphasizes these unregulated investments carry significant counterparty and operational risks, while recommending SEBI-approved alternatives like Gold ETFs and Electronic Gold Receipts that offer proper investor protection mechanisms.