Digital gold is shining bright: What the numbers show
Digital gold is having a moment: purchases surged 69% last year, hitting 13.5 metric tons, as more younger investors—notably those aged 25-35—look for simple ways to invest.
With apps letting you start with just ₹1, digital gold cuts out the hassle and big costs of traditional jewelry.
Gold gave over 60% returns in 2025
UPI payments for digital gold soared from ₹8 billion in January 2025 to ₹21 billion in December 2025 (about ₹800 crore to ₹2,100 crore) over 2025 (January-December), showing how fast it's catching on.
Besides being super accessible, digital gold lets you invest bit by bit, skip storage worries, and even ride out economic ups and downs. Gold gave over 60% returns in 2025!
As bullion prices climb and jewelry buying drops, more people are choosing digital gold for flexible wealth-building.