Consumption slowdown, muted private capex and fears of a subpar monsoon are risks for the economyWhile oil prices have receded to about $72.15 a barrel, it must be noted that they are about 34% higher so far this year
2 min read29 Apr 2019India VIX index has soared 54% in the year so far, while Nifty index has gained over 9%The last full year in which India VIX soared higher was in 2011, when it surged over 60%
2 min read24 Apr 2019The low number of the India VIX index, the so-called fear index, shows investors do not expect a major correction
2 min read12 Dec 2018There has been a truncated rally in a few stocks in the Nifty index, which is keeping the index up
1 min read10 Sep 2018Traders are seeking to hedge a rally that has added more than $425 billion in equity values in the past four months, before the budget is announced tomorrow
2 min read31 Jan 2018The India VIX index, the so-called fear index, rose 14% before closing 11.18% higher on Wednesday, its biggest single day gain since 4 September
1 min read25 Jan 2018The India volatility index (Vix) rose to a five-month high on Thursday, indicating that investor confidence is taking a hit as share prices retreat from record highs
1 min read11 Aug 2017India VIX index fell to an all-time low of 8.4 on Monday before closing at 10.67 as investors increase bets on the country
2 min read16 May 2017Difference in the volatility gauges, CBOE VIX and India VIX, indicates varying reactions to two unexpected events
1 min read22 Nov 2016Shares rally on firm world equities as US housing data indicates strong recovery for world’slargest economy
3 min read26 May 2016The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared