NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts Hit Rs 26.46 Crore Turnover on Dhanteras

The National Stock Exchange's Electronic Gold Receipts segment recorded a turnover of Rs 26.46 crore on Dhanteras, with 1,81,763 units traded in a single session, signaling growing investor interest in regulated digital gold investments. The trading volume on Friday surpassed the 1-lakh-unit mark for the first time, with the EGR contract opening at Rs 1,460 per unit and closing at Rs 1,456, a 7.5 per cent decline from the previous close of Rs 1,574. The milestone coincides with Dhanteras, a festival traditionally associated with heightened gold purchases. EGRs are dematerialised securities backed by physical gold held in SEBI-accredited vaults, introduced by NSE on May 4, 2026, with trading active since May 18. The exchange aims to provide an organised marketplace for gold trading, offering an alternative to conventional purchases during festive seasons.