Nippon India ETF Gold BeES has surged to 6th globally among gold ETFs, attracting USD 1,085.2 million in inflows as of February 28, 2026. It is the only Indian gold ETF in the global top 10, signaling a sharp shift toward regulated, exchange-traded gold exposure and highlighting India’s rapidly expanding ETF ecosystem.
Gold demand in India appears to soften in March after early 2026 strength. Retailers still benefited from weddings and festivals, while gold ETFs recorded strong inflows and investors stayed largely interested despite some profit-taking. Yet price swings are making buyers more cautious, even as jewellers continue expansion plans, signaling confidence in the longer run.
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Campbell R. Harvey says escalating uncertainty from trade wars and accelerating de-dollarisation is boosting global demand for gold, despite its limited supply. He points to how gold has become more “financialised” through ETFs, amplifying market moves. Short-term swings can be sharp, but he frames gold as a long-term store of value and a hedge that may help protect portfolios during stock-market stress.
Bitcoin plunged below $70,000, erasing gains built since the 2024 election victory. The drop reflects a wider crypto slump and concerns that the Federal Reserve may shift policy, alongside notable outflows from Bitcoin ETFs. Weakness in the tech sector is adding pressure, while investors watch for possible forced liquidations among crypto miners.
Bitcoin is holding near $78,000 with steady ETF inflows and exchange reserves nearing record lows, pointing to sustained institutional demand. Ethereum slipped, while altcoins moved unevenly. Sentiment is steady as macro worries ease, but profit booking and futures-led momentum hint at a cautious near-term upside as traders watch resistance levels.
Bitcoin slipped toward $90,000 after failing to hold gains above $92,000 following Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran. Investors turned cautious as geopolitical worries boosted gold and silver and over $650 million flowed out of Bitcoin ETFs, leaving BTC and ETH trapped in a narrow, indecisive range.
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Since October 2024, global crypto markets have shed a staggering $2 trillion, with Bitcoin and Ether both sliding sharply. Analysts point to institutional investors pulling out of crypto exchange-traded funds as a key catalyst, compounded by a broader weakness in tech stocks. The shakeout raises urgent questions on what investors should do next.
After Covid’s second wave, 92% of active managers failed to beat the index, while passive inflows surged. About INR 7,500 crore a month is reportedly flowing into equity ETFs, many linked to EPFO. Critics argue this consistent buying is inflating Nifty 50 prices, but the bigger question is whether the market’s balance is quietly shifting.
Gold ETFs logged record net inflows of ₹68,867 crore in FY26, up 4.5x and a 364% year-on-year jump. Geopolitical risks and equity market volatility pushed investors toward the yellow metal, with gold ETFs capturing close to 10% of total mutual fund inflows—far outpacing equity and debt funds.
Bitcoin surged to an eight-week high near $97,000 as easing inflation fears and upbeat regulatory signals boosted investor confidence. Heavy inflows into Bitcoin ETFs added momentum, while major altcoins largely pulled back. Overall crypto market value neared $3.25 trillion, and Bitcoin and Ethereum held steady despite lingering economic uncertainty, suggesting renewed institutional interest.
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Morgan Stanley has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch exchange-traded funds tied to the prices of cryptocurrency tokens, including Bitcoin and Solana. The filing marks a first for a major US bank in this space and signals intensifying institutional involvement in crypto-linked products—pending regulatory approval.
Wealth First Portfolio Managers has received SEBI approval to start its mutual fund business through a new entity, Lakshya Asset Management Company, based in Ahmedabad. Lakshya AMC plans to roll out innovative investment products, backed by senior hires from Benchmark Asset Management, widely known for pioneering ETFs in India.
Gold and silver ETFs dropped as much as 5% even as MCX prices bounced back, helped by a weaker dollar and easing geopolitical stress. Analysts point to rising yields and traders locking in gains as key drivers. While caution remains, experts suggest staggered investing through SIPs to potentially benefit from dips, backed by solid medium-term demand fundamentals.
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