
Several mutual fund houses have restricted fresh investments in gold ETF Fund of Funds ahead of the festive and wedding season. The curbs apply to new SIPs and lump-sum investments, while existing SIPs will continue. Tata, Kotak, DSP and ICICI Prudential are among the fund houses reported to have imposed restrictions. Business Today's Nachiket Kelkar explains how the move could be linked to concerns over gold imports and pressure on the rupee, amid calls to moderate gold purchases. Investors can still access gold ETFs directly, but a Demat account is required. What should investors know before investing in gold?