Vaulting Infrastructure
Physical Custody Infrastructure Supporting Depository Operations
Vaulting infrastructure supports storage and custody of physical bullion underlying electronic ownership maintained through the depository framework. Vaults are:
• Registered with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
• Empanelled by India International Depository IFSC Limited (IIDI)
• Located in GIFT IFSC and other eligible Special Economic Zone (SEZ) locations
Vault infrastructure supports:
• Receipt and storage of eligible bullion
• Physical custody and inventory management
• Deposit and withdrawal operations
• Support for BDR creation and extinguishment
Vaults operate independently in accordance with applicable regulatory and operational requirements.