Mutual Funds to value physical Gold and Silver by using the polled spot prices published by the recognized stock exchanges
SEBI has issued Circular on the valuation of physic al Gold and Silver held by mutual fund scheme
As per the extant regulatory framework, physical Gold and Silver held by Gold and Silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) is valued at AM fixing prices of London Bullion  Market Association (LBMA). The final valuation is arrived at after adjusting the LBMA prices with necessary metric and currency conversions, addition of transportation costs, customs duty, applicable taxes and levies and factoring notional premium or discount to arrive at domestic valuation
According to the Circular, pursuant to the discussions in Mutual Fund Advisory Committee (MFAC), public consultation and discussion with all stakeholders, it was deliberated that polled spot prices published by recognized stock exchanges may be used for valuation of Gold and Silver held by mutual fund schemes. As stock exchanges are subject to transparency and compliance requirements under the regulatory framework, using the spot price published by such regulated entities shall lead to valuation reflective of domestic market conditions and also ensure  uniformity in the valuation practices.
Accordingly, it has been decided that with effect from April 01, 2026, the mutual funds shall value physical Gold and Silver by using the polled spot prices published by the recognized stock exchanges which are used for settlement of physically delivered Gold and Silver derivatives contracts.
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