Buy gold just like shares of a company:Purchase digital versions of physical gold on India’s stock exchange

Now, citizens in India will be able to trade (buy and sell) digital versions of gold on India’s stock exchange – National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in a manner similar to how they invest in shares of a company. National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) announced the launch of Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026. In an official statement, NSE stated that the launch, effective from May 4, 2026, is expected to bridge the gap between physical gold and financial markets by offering a regulated and secure platform for trading in gold. EGRs are digital versions of physical gold EGRs are dematerialised securities (just like shares of a company) that represent ownership of physical gold, which is stored in Sebi-accredited vaults and held electronically through depositories. Each EGR is fully backed by physical gold and can be traded on the exchange. The introduction of Electronic Gold Receipts at NSE marks a pivotal evolution in how India interacts with its most cherished asset. By leveraging NSE’s robust technology and liquidity framework, we are democratizing access to gold, enabling investors across the nation to trade with unprecedented transparency and confidence. We believe that by creating a seamless, secure, and digital pathway for gold investment, we are positioning gold as a modern, integrated asset class within our capital markets, ultimately reducing dependence on fragmented benchmarks and fostering deeper financial inclusion. -Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO), NSE The exchange said that EGRs will allow investors to hold gold electronically with assured quality and also enable seamless conversion between physical and digital formats. Investors can participate even with smaller quantities.