Nippon India ETF Gold BeES ranks 6th globally in gold ETF inflows, draws $1.08 bn inflows

The fund saw inflows of USD 1,085.2 million, equivalent to 6.6 tonnes of gold demand, as of February 28, 2026. It is the only Indian gold ETF in the global top 10, highlighting rising investor interest in regulated gold investment avenues.

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The strong inflows into Nippon India ETF Gold BeES also reflect the broader growth of India’s ETF ecosystem, where investors are increasingly turning to exchange-traded products for diversification and portfolio stability.

Gold ETFs have gained traction as investors seek efficient access to gold without the operational challenges of holding physical metal, while benefiting from exchange liquidity and regulatory oversight.

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Among the global Top 15 ETFs ranked by flows, Nippon India ETF Gold BeES emerged as India’s sole representative, highlighting both the scale of the product and the rising adoption of ETF-based gold investing in India.
With holdings of 36.2 tonnes of gold, the ETF accounted for a significant share of global ETF demand during the period and continues to serve as a preferred investment vehicle for investors seeking transparent, liquid, and cost-efficient exposure to gold.
The global ranking positions Nippon India ETF Gold BeES alongside some of the world’s most established gold ETFs from the United States and China, underscoring India’s growing significance in global commodity investment flows.
Global gold ETFs experienced strong demand during the period, amid continued macroeconomic uncertainty and growing portfolio diversification needs. The Top 15 gold ETFs globally recorded cumulative inflows of USD 42.86 billion, generating gold demand of approximately 301.3 tonnes, according to data compiled from Bloomberg, company filings, and the World Gold Council.

Within this global landscape, funds based in the United States and China continued to dominate flows, led by products such as SPDR Gold Shares and SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust. Despite a comparatively smaller ETF market, India stood out with robust investor demand, driven by increasing awareness of exchange-traded gold products.

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As of February 28, 2026, among the top 15 gold ETFs, seven received over USD 1,000 million. SPDR Gold Shares received the highest inflow of USD 5,086.1 million, followed by SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust, which received an inflow of USD 3,037.1 million.

As of January 2026, Nippon India ETF Gold BeES attracted net inflows of USD 911.7 million, with gold demand of 5.7 tonnes, placing it among the top-performing gold ETFs worldwide and making it the highest-ranked Indian gold ETF globally for the period.

During the year 2025, Nippon India ETF Gold BeES garnered inflows of USD 1.17 billion, making it the largest Gold ETF in India and earning it a global ranking of 15th among Gold ETFs worldwide. The fund also led domestic flows by a wide margin, reinforcing its leadership position in India’s rapidly expanding Gold ETF landscape.

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