SEBI warning
SEBI Issues Warning on Digital Gold Investments: Understanding the Risks and Alternatives
Nov 10, 2025 02:56 pm CST
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a warning about the significant risks associated with digital gold investments, highlighting that these online gold ownership platforms fall outside regulatory oversight. While digital gold offers convenience with low entry points starting from Rs 10, it lacks the investor protections found in regulated alternatives like Gold ETFs and Sovereign Gold Bonds, raising concerns about company stability and hidden fees.
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.