Archive · 19 Nov 2025
SEBI Clarifies Digital Gold Status, Industry Seeks Regulation
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said digital gold, bought online, isn't regulated by them.
This means it's like buying physical gold, not a financial investment.
Some companies want SEBI to watch over digital gold sellers to protect buyers.
Digital gold is real gold you can buy online in small amounts, store safely, and use later.
It's popular with young people because it's easy to start saving small amounts.
SEBI clarifies digital gold is not regulated as securities or derivatives
Experts welcome clarification, emphasizing digital gold's physical nature
IBJA urges SEBI to supervise digital gold providers to restore investor confidence
Digital gold fully backed by physical gold, with secure storage and regular audits
Low entry barrier makes digital gold appealing for micro-savings, especially to younger demographic
- Who
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA), digital gold companies, investors
- What
- Clarified digital gold's regulatory status and sought supervision for digital gold providers
- When
- 8 November (SEBI warning), 11 November (IBJA letter to SEBI)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To educate investors, restore confidence, and ensure industry legitimacy
SEBI & Experts
IBJA & Digital Gold Companies
Regulatory Clarity
SEBI & Experts
SEBI's clarification helps define digital gold's boundaries and educates customers
IBJA & Digital Gold Companies
IBJA and companies seek SEBI's supervision to reassure consumers and restore confidence
- Product
- Digital Gold - 24-karat physical gold sold via digital channels in fractional units
- Backing
- 100% backed by physical gold stored in secure vaults
- Regulation
- Not regulated by SEBI as securities or derivatives
- Entry Barrier
- Low - as little as ₹1
- Popularity
- Growing among younger demographic for micro-savings
Sources
SEBI's E-Gold Clarification: 'A Necessary Move' That Helps Define The Boundaries Of Digital Ecosystem
Sebi’s ‘digital gold’ warning: Companies bat for regulatory supervision — '100% backed by physical gold'
FAAB Invest Extends Its Offerings with DigiGold in Partnership with Augmont
