NSE India Launches Electronic Gold Receipts Segment, May 4
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National Stock Exchange of India Limited has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) as a new trading segment on the NSE platform. The EGR segment is scheduled to launch on May 4, 2026, with additional details on product parameters, membership criteria, and file formats to be shared subsequently. This launch introduces a new gold-denominated securities product to the Indian exchange market.
“The EGR segment shall be introduced on the NSE platform effective May 04, 2026.”
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The National Stock Exchange of India has received SEBI approval to introduce Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) as a new trading segment. The EGR segment will allow trading in gold-backed electronic receipts on the NSE platform, with an effective launch date of May 4, 2026. Further operational details including product parameters, membership criteria, and file formats will be communicated in due course.
Brokers and investors interested in the EGR segment should monitor NSE communications for membership criteria and product parameter details as they become available. Exchange-registered brokers should prepare for new file format requirements once those specifications are released.
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National Stock Exchange of India Limited
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Launch of Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment We are pleased to inform that National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) as a new segment on the NSE platform. The EGR segment shall be introduced on the NSE platform effective May 04, 2026. Relevant details with reference to the EGR segment such as Product parameters, Membership criteria, File format for exchange registered brokers, etc. shall be shared in due course. For and on behalf of National Stock Exchange of India Limited Khushal Shah Associate Vice President
Circular Ref. No: 01/2026 Date: April 24, 2026 Download Ref No: NSE/EGR/73891 Department: ELECTRONIC GOLD RECEIPTS Toll Free No Email id 1800-266-0050 (Option 1) msm@nse.co.in
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