Nifty-gold ratio at depressed levels: What does it mean for Indian stock market investors? by Live mint | January 10, 2026 12:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News This divergence has pushed the Nifty-gold ratio to depressed levels. Gold’s roughly 52% rally against relatively muted equity returns reflects a phase of heightened defensive positioning, said Rahul Sharma of JM Financial Services.