BSE, MMTC-PAMP partner to boost India’s electronic gold receipts market
Under the partnership, BSE will launch EGR contracts in multiple denominations and enable seamless conversion between physical gold and electronic receipts
BSE Ltd and MMTC-PAMP India Private Ltd have signed an agreement to collaborate on expanding India's Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) market. This partnership signifies a significant move towards formalizing India's gold trading system. BSE will launch EGR contracts in various denominations, allowing for easy conversion between physical gold and electronic receipts.
MMTC-PAMP, India's sole London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)-accredited gold and silver refiner, will bring its expertise in bullion refining, assaying, and EGR creation and redemption. EGRs are SEBI-regulated, exchange-traded securities that enable investors to hold gold in dematerialized form within demat accounts. BSE, the first Indian exchange to introduce EGR trading, currently offers contracts in 100 mg, 1 gram, and 10 grams at 999 and 995 fineness levels.
The collaboration aims to enhance liquidity, increase investor participation, and promote the shift from informal to regulated gold transactions. This initiative aligns with India's policy objectives, including reducing dependence on gold imports, improving price transparency, and positioning the country as a global bullion trading hub with a larger role in international gold price formation. India ranks among the world's largest consumers and holders of gold.
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