SEBI Warning on Digital Gold
What Investors Should Know
Why SEBI issued this caution
On 8 November 2025, SEBI released an advisory after noticing that many online platforms were offering digital gold or e-gold to the public. This SEBI warning on digital gold was issued because these products may look like regular investments, but SEBI clarified an important point.
Digital gold is not regulated by SEBI
According to SEBI, digital gold does not qualify as a security under SEBI laws. Neither does it come under the SEBI regulations of commodity derivatives.
Because of this, digital gold does not fall under SEBI supervision. Investors do not receive the protections that apply when they invest in stocks, mutual funds, or regulated commodities.
What this means for investors
Since digital gold is outside the regulated space, its safety and handling depend fully on the platform offering it. SEBI has asked the public to be careful and understand this risk before buying or storing digital gold on any app or website.
What SEBI regulates for gold investments
SEBI also reminded investors that there are SEBI regulated gold investment options that follow clear rules and offer better safeguards.
You can consider:-
- Gold Exchange Traded Funds offered by Mutual Funds
- Electronic Gold Receipts
- Exchange-traded commodity derivative contracts
Final takeaway
It might be easy and convenient to use, but digital gold lacks regulatory safeguards. The advisory given by SEBI is a reminder to investors to invest in gold products that are transparent and safe. Investing in instruments that are regulated helps you to secure your cash and have a broader perspective of the future.
At Integrated, we provide regulated gold investment options so that investors can choose safer and more transparent ways to invest.
The above information is taken from the market regulator SEBI and is shared only for awareness.