Mumbai: National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has officially commenced live trading in the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment from May 18, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s digital gold trading ecosystem.
Prior to the launch, the exchange had successfully conducted a mock trading session on May 16, 2026, to test operational readiness and system performance. According to the exchange, the mock session was completed smoothly without any technical glitches or system-related issues. Following the successful trial, live trading also began seamlessly today, with all systems functioning efficiently.
The launch of the EGR segment has received a positive response from market participants and ecosystem stakeholders, reflecting growing interest in electronic gold trading platforms.
As part of the rollout, vaulting and collection centres have already become operational in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. In addition, four new centres in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru are also being launched from today to further strengthen the infrastructure supporting EGR transactions.
The exchange stated that additional centres will be introduced in a phased manner in the coming months. Over time, the network is expected to expand significantly, with plans to establish nearly 120 centres across the country.
National Stock Exchange of India also expressed gratitude to market participants, intermediaries and ecosystem partners for their support and cooperation in the successful launch of the Electronic Gold Receipts segment.
