List of Gold ETFs Delivering Up to 59% Returns Since Last Akshaya Tritiya

Gold buying in India is closely linked with tradition, festivals, and long-term wealth preservation. Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious occasions for purchasing gold, often witnessing heightened investor interest.

Over the past year, gold prices have risen sharply, reflecting global economic uncertainty and strong domestic demand. This has translated into significant gains for gold exchange-traded funds tracking domestic gold prices.

Gold ETFs Performance Since Akshaya Tritiya

Since the last Akshaya Tritiya celebrated on April 30, 2025, gold ETFs have delivered strong and broadly similar returns. Tata Gold ETF recorded the highest return of 59.42% during this period.

The fund had assets under management of ₹5,634 crore as of March 31, 2026, reflecting steady investor participation. The gains mirror the sharp rise in domestic gold prices over the year.

Other Leading Gold ETFs and Returns

Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF generated a return of 59.09% since the last Akshaya Tritiya. The fund had an AUM of ₹2,675 crore as of March 31, 2026.

ICICI Prudential Gold ETF closely followed with a return of 59.04% and an AUM of ₹24,470 crore. These funds tracked similar price movements, reflecting consistent gold market performance across portfolios.

Mid-Range and Moderate AUM Funds

Zerodha Gold ETF delivered a return of 58.98% since April 30, 2025. The fund managed assets worth ₹2,165 crore as of March 31.

Kotak Gold ETF posted a return of 58.89% over the same period and had an AUM of ₹14,115 crore. The near-uniformity in returns indicates minimal tracking differences among gold ETFs.

Performance of Established Fund Houses

DSP Gold ETF and HDFC Gold ETF recorded gains of 58.85% each since the last Akshaya Tritiya. DSP Gold ETF had an AUM of ₹2,132 crore, while HDFC Gold ETF managed ₹22,540 crore as of March 31, 2026.

Mirae Asset Gold ETF and Axis Gold ETF each delivered returns of 58.74%, with AUMs of ₹3,117 crore and ₹5,080 crore, respectively. SBI Gold ETF posted a slightly lower gain of 58.70% and had an AUM of ₹23,579 crore.

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Conclusion

Gold ETFs have delivered strong returns of nearly 59% over the past year, coinciding with rising gold prices since Akshaya Tritiya on April 30, 2025. Tata Gold ETF topped the performance list, while most other funds delivered closely aligned returns.

Differences in assets under management highlight varying investor preferences rather than performance gaps. The data underscores the consistent tracking of gold prices across ETFs during the period.

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