This marks the fourth consecutive month of positive flows into the segment.
Nehal Meshram, Senior Analyst – Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research India, said the steady demand reflects gold’s role as both a portfolio diversifier and a tactical hedge amid global macroeconomic uncertainties.
Despite elevated gold prices, investor interest remained firm, supported by safe-haven allocations, persistent geopolitical tensions, and central bank purchases worldwide.
Cumulative investments in Gold ETFs have surpassed ₹5,648 crore in 2025 so far, stressing their growing importance for domestic investors as a hedge against currency fluctuations and inflation.
Suranjana Borthakhur, Head of Distribution & Strategic Alliances at Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India), noted that the uptick in gold ETF flows is part of a broader trend of diversification, with investors allocating across equities, hybrids, and gold depending on risk appetite and time horizons.
Overall, equity mutual funds recorded net inflows of ₹33,417 crore in August, extending their positive streak for the 54th consecutive month.
Total assets under management (AUM) stood at ₹75.18 lakh crore in August compared with ₹75.35 lakh crore in the previous month.
Large-cap funds saw inflows of ₹2,835 crore in August, up from ₹2,125 crore in July. Mid-cap funds registered inflows of ₹5,331 crore versus ₹5,182 crore a month ago. Small-cap funds, however, saw lower inflows of ₹4,993 crore compared with ₹6,484 crore in July.