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Free Storage No More: The True Cost of Holding Digital Gold Beyond Five Years
Rising storage fees and GST make digital gold costlier than ETFs for long-term holders.
On 9 November 2025, financial analysts highlighted that most digital gold platforms offer free storage only for the first five years.
Post expiry, annual custody charges of ₹100–₹200 per gram and 3% GST inflate holding costs.
Over ten years, a 10-gram purchase at ₹7,000 can incur ₹2,000 in fees, surpassing Gold ETF expenses. Compared to ETFs with 0.5% annual charges, digital gold’s cost structure remains inefficient for long-term investors. Experts advise shifting to regulated demat-backed instruments.