Market divide widens: Domestic investors extend lead over foreign funds; ownership gap hits 25-year peak

The divide between domestic and foreign institutional investments in Indian equities has grown to its widest in 25 years, highlighting a clear shift in market participation. As per ET, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) now hold 18.26% of all NSE-listed companies, an increase of 44 basis points in the September quarter — their highest level on […]

Gold slides Rs 11,000 from peak as dollar strengthens: Silver outperforms with festive boost; should you buy the dip or wait for more correction?

Gold prices slipped close to a three-week low on Monday, dragged down by a stronger dollar and easing trade tensions between the US and China. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold opened weaker at Rs 1,21,284 per 10 grams, down Rs 224 or 0.18%, while silver prices gained Rs 1,087 or 0.73% to Rs […]

Gold prices in free fall! Gold drops almost 10% from peak, yellow metal down over Rs 12,000 from high; what should investors do?

Investors are worried about the correction, and whether this indicates a substantial downturn or presents an opportunity for investment. (AI image( Gold rate today: Gold prices have been in free fall for the last few days, dropping over Rs 12,000 from their all-time peak on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). The yellow metal has seen […]

Glow slow this Diwali! India’s peak power demand drops slightly; usage bucks usual spike trends

India’s peak power demand during Diwali this year fell slightly compared to last year, breaking the usual trend of higher electricity consumption during the festival of lights.Government data showed that the highest power supply met on Monday reached 180.14 GW, down from 182.87 GW on October 31, 2024.Typically, electricity demand spikes during Diwali as domestic […]

FPI selling surges: August net FDI turns negative; inflows drop to $6.0 bn after four-year peak

India saw a drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) in August, with gross inflows standing at $6 billion, down from a four-year high of $11.11 billion in July. Meanwhile, foreign companies increased repatriation by 30% month-on-month to $4.9 billion. As a result, net FDI for August turned negative for the first time in this fiscal […]

Gold dips: Prices drop after record $4,300 peak as Trump says China tariffs ‘not sustainable’; Silver also retreats

Gold prices slipped on Friday after hitting record highs above $4,300 an ounce, pressured by a stronger dollar and US President Donald Trump’s comments that his threatened high tariffs on China would not be “sustainable.”“It’s not sustainable. But that’s what the number is, it’s probably not, you know, it could stand, but they forced me […]

Peak dining: Check out these authentic foods the next time you’re in Ladakh

For most travellers #LadakhVibes largely means saluting the stereotypes: Dramatic mountainscapes, bucket-lists with the motorcycle, hiking flexes, finally making it to Pangong lake after watching 3 Idiots in 2009. This includes food too: thukpa, momos, yak cheese. So, local restaurants rarely serve more than this trifecta. Over the past decade, Ladakhi chefs have begun celebrating […]

R Systems Recognized as a Leader in Everest Group's Software Product Engineering Services for Mid-market Enterprises PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025

Business Wire India R Systems International Limited (a Blackstone portfolio company), a global leader in digital product engineering, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in Everest Group’s Software Product Engineering Services for Mid-market Enterprises PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.   The recognition showcases R Systems’ deep focus on mid-market enterprises across industries, […]

Silver price today: Rates hit fresh Rs 1.20 lakh/kg peak; gold gains Rs 500 amid US tariffs

Silver prices in the national capital witnessed a historic surge, reaching Rs 1,20,000 per kilogram, fueled by global uncertainty. Gold also experienced gains, climbing to Rs 1,01,270 per 10 grams. Market analysts attribute this uptrend to political unpredictability stemming from President Trump’s dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns about the Fed’s independence. […]