Gold ETFs: Maharashtra Contributed 71% of Gold ETF AAUM; Check How Much Your State Contributes to Gold ETF AAUM


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary:


Gold ETF AAUM reached ₹1.5 lakh crore in January 2026, supported by monthly net inflows of ₹24,039.96 crore. Maharashtra alone accounted for 71% of AAUM. Data also shows steady growth across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Gujarat and other key states.

Gold ETF AAUM at ₹1.5 Lakh Crore; Maharashtra Contributes 71% in January 2026

AMFI’s January 2026 data brought one key development to notice: investor interest in gold, widely seen as the ultimate safe haven, has surged.

Net inflows into Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) touched ₹24,040 crore during the month, a steep rise from ₹11,647 crore in December, meaning flows more than doubled month on month. The sheer size of the inflow places January among the strongest months on record for gold ETFs. This wave of buying has pushed Gold ETF assets under management (AUM) up to ₹1.84 lakh crore, while average assets under management (AAUM) stood at ₹1.5 lakh crore.

Understanding the Difference Between AUM and AAUM?

AAUM stands for Average Assets Under Management, while AUM refers to Assets Under Management. AUM is the total value of money a mutual fund manages on a specific date, making it a point-in-time snapshot that can change daily with market movements and investor inflows or redemptions. AAUM, in contrast, represents the fund’s average size over a period such as a month, quarter, or year. Because it is calculated across multiple days, AAUM smooths out short-term fluctuations and offers a steadier view of the fund’s typical scale. This is why the two figures can differ: AUM may rise or fall sharply due to a single-day market swing or a large transaction, whereas AAUM reflects a more balanced, representative average.

Net Inflows in Gold ETF Since January 2025

Month

Net Inflows ₹ in Cr

Net Assets Under Management ₹ in Cr

Average Net Assets Under Management ₹ in Cr

Jan-25

3,751.42

51,839.39

47,940.63

Feb-25

1,979.84

55,677.25

55,001.75

Mar-25

-77.21

58,887.99

57,101.29

Apr-25

-5.82

61,422.19

60,631.37

May-25

291.91

62,452.94

62,124.93

Jun-25

2,080.85

64,777.23

64,833.43

Jul-25

1,256.09

67,634.52

66,664.07

Aug-25

2,189.51

72,495.60

69,918.72

Sep-25

8,363.13

90,135.98

81,700.39

Oct-25

7,743.19

1,02,119.86

1,02,088.99

Nov-25

3,741.79

1,10,517.76

1,06,020.76

Dec-25

11,646.74

1,27,896.38

1,20,867.22

Jan-26

24,039.96

1,84,276.96

1,50,380.66

Source: AMFI

Net inflows of gold ETFs were ₹3,751.42 crore in Jan 2025 and stayed positive in Feb 2025 at ₹1,979.84 crore. March and April were the only soft spots, and even then, the outflows were marginal (₹77.21 crore in Mar and ₹5.82 crore in Apr).

By May, inflows had returned (₹291.91 crore), and the following months showed consistent accumulation again:

  • Jun 2025: ₹2,080.85 crore

  • Jul 2025: ₹1,256.09 crore

  • Aug 2025: ₹2,189.51 crore

The Inflection Point Came in September 2025

From Sep 2025, the trend changes decisively. Net inflows jump to ₹8,363.13 crore in September and remain elevated through the next four months:

  • Oct 2025: ₹7,743.19 crore

  • Nov 2025: ₹3,741.79 crore

  • Dec 2025: ₹11,646.74 crore

  • Jan 2026: ₹24,039.96 crore

In fact, about 83% of total net inflows since Jan 2025 arrived in the five months from Sep 2025 to Jan 2026 (roughly ₹55,535 crore out of ₹67,001 crore).

Assets Under Management for Gold ETF

Flows are only part of the story. The rise in Net Assets Under Management (AUM) shows how quickly the category has expanded.

  • AUM in Jan 2025: ₹51,839.39 crore

  • AUM in Jan 2026: ₹1,84,276.96 crore

That is an increase of ₹1,32,437.57 crore, or about 255% over the period. A key milestone was crossed in Oct 2025, when AUM moved past ₹1 lakh crore (₹1,02,119.86 crore), and the build-up continued into December (₹1,27,896.38 crore) before the sharp jump in January 2026.

The Average AUM also steps up meaningfully, surging from ₹47,940.63 crore in Jan 2025 to ₹1,50,380.66 crore in Jan 2026.

State-wise Gold ETF AAUM: Maharashtra Leads as AAUM Crosses ₹1 Lakh Crore in January

Table showing State-wise / Union Territory-wise contribution to AAUM of Gold ETF AAMC (All figures in ₹ Crore)

Name of the States/ Union Territories

Jan-26

Dec-25

Nov-25

Oct-25

Sep-25

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

2.63

2.28

2.06

1.90

1.49

Andhra Pradesh

537.50

423.15

384.53

364.89

253.33

Arunachal Pradesh

4.51

4.81

3.53

5.70

7.03

Assam

101.68

79.80

71.51

69.05

55.92

Bihar

272.02

212.46

192.23

181.69

136.27

Chandigarh

318.06

258.67

241.72

253.46

214.12

Chhattisgarh

199.32

155.40

143.73

119.78

77.57

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

3.95

3.23

2.99

3.38

2.88

Daman and Diu

0.79

0.66

0.60

0.63

0.44

Goa

381.35

319.24

295.59

291.92

254.80

Gujarat

2,605.06

1,792.37

1,558.71

1,500.87

1,197.27

Haryana

1,547.60

1,091.98

934.30

946.07

616.74

Himachal Pradesh

66.47

54.42

49.19

47.57

37.57

Jammu and Kashmir

79.16

61.40

54.71

52.51

40.22

Jharkhand

232.66

180.70

164.73

157.33

122.46

Karnataka

4,289.10

3,646.04

3,230.29

3,075.26

2,550.81

Kerala

686.42

589.81

546.19

527.82

420.18

Ladakh

2.15

1.64

1.42

1.43

1.09

Lakshadweep

0.26

0.23

0.21

0.19

0.10

Madhya Pradesh

587.14

444.64

391.70

369.69

280.78

Maharashtra

1,06,424.76

85,744.59

74,653.74

71,882.12

57,683.94

Manipur

6.28

5.08

4.84

4.43

2.87

Meghalaya

9.77

7.64

6.99

7.44

5.57

Mizoram

1.08

0.84

0.89

0.82

0.51

Nagaland

3.32

2.53

2.36

2.24

1.78

New Delhi

3,419.51

2,695.84

2,374.52

2,295.54

1,694.85

Orissa

218.33

177.85

162.39

153.22

112.02

Others

14,124.29

12,102.22

11,135.49

10,614.29

9,105.54

Pondicherry

67.49

56.36

52.85

51.17

38.56

Punjab

504.19

367.71

320.66

311.93

223.39

Rajasthan

809.70

637.76

566.38

538.76

374.14

Sikkim

6.41

5.31

4.85

4.80

3.95

Tamil Nadu

5,208.91

4,243.91

3,902.45

3,785.72

2,990.16

Telangana

1,499.36

1,206.89

1,085.68

1,104.14

830.03

Tripura

8.96

7.52

6.83

6.34

4.94

Uttar Pradesh

2,025.55

1,542.56

1,324.93

1,304.45

983.33

Uttarakhand

195.34

154.26

138.73

131.23

101.42

West Bengal

3,929.59

2,585.33

2,006.23

1,919.17

1,272.33

The state-wise split of Gold ETF AAUM shows that the category’s growth is being driven by a handful of large centres, with Maharashtra overwhelmingly dominant. Maharashtra’s AAUM rose from ₹57,683.94 crore in Sep 2025 to ₹71,882.12 crore in Oct, ₹74,653.74 crore in Nov, ₹85,744.59 crore in Dec, and then surged to ₹1,06,424.76 crore in Jan 2026.

Beyond Maharashtra, the data also highlights a strong western and southern skew: Tamil Nadu climbed from ₹2,990.16 crore (Sep 2025) to ₹5,208.91 crore (Jan 2026), while Karnataka moved from ₹2,550.81 crore to ₹4,289.10 crore over the same months. West Bengal stands out as another fast riser, scaling from ₹1,272.33 crore in Sep 2025 to ₹3,929.59 crore in Jan 2026, suggesting widening adoption beyond the usual western corridor. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Telangana also show steady month-on-month build-up, indicating that Gold ETF ownership is broadening, but the balance of AAUM still remains concentrated in the top regions.

Top 5 contributors in January 2026 (AAUM, ₹ crore):

  1. Maharashtra: ₹1,06,424.76 crore

  2. Others: ₹14,124.29 crore

  3. Tamil Nadu: ₹5,208.91 crore

  4. Karnataka: ₹4,289.10 crore

  5. West Bengal: ₹3,929.59 crore

Conclusion

Maharashtra’s dominance in Gold ETF ownership is hard to miss. With ₹1,06,424.76 crore of AAUM in January 2026, the state alone accounts for about 71% of the overall Gold ETF AAUM of roughly ₹1.5 lakh crore. The implication for readers is straightforward. While Gold ETF adoption is clearly spreading across states, the market’s centre of gravity still sits firmly in Maharashtra.

About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 16 Feb 2026

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