Sebi proposes to bring all bullion trades under vault management rules

India’s markets regulator proposed on ​Tuesday extending ​the rules that currently govern ​vault managers to cover all physically settled bullion underlying SEBI-regulated products, a move aimed at ‌strengthening oversight ⁠of ⁠the country’s digital bullion market.

Here are the ​details:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed expanding its gold-backed Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) framework to cover all physical bullion underlying SEBI-regulated ⁠products, including ‌bullion exchange-traded funds and derivatives, according to a consultation paper.

⁠Vault managers store physical gold that ​backs electronic gold receipts, which ​investors can trade on exchanges.

India is one of the world’s largest consumers of gold, and the electronic gold market has expanded in ‌recent years as more investors seek alternatives to holding physical ​bullion.

The ​consultation paper ⁠also proposed a circular outlining the framework for EGRs, along with operational guidelines for ​vaulting services across all SEBI-specified bullion-related instruments.

SEBI has invited public comments on the consultation paper until September 1.