India Vix

Markets

High crude oil prices just one worry for India; let’s not ignore the other risks

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 2019
Market

A smug India VIX despite jitters in Sensex, Nifty

There has been a truncated rally in a few stocks in the Nifty index, which is keeping the index up

1 min read10 Sep 2018
Market

Hedging gets pricey for sky-high Indian stocks before budget

Traders 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 2018
Market

Volatility at five-month high as markets fall for fourth straight session

The 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 2017
Market

Market volatility touches record lows

India 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 2017
Market

Volatile times

Difference in the volatility gauges, CBOE VIX and India VIX, indicates varying reactions to two unexpected events

1 min read22 Nov 2016
Market

Sensex surges 575 points; Nifty breaches 7,900 mark

Shares rally on firm world equities as US housing data indicates strong recovery for world'slargest economy

3 min read26 May 2016
Market

Union budget and the eureka moment

Equity markets fell by 0.66% on Monday, the day budget was announced. That was reversed with a massive 3.4% jump on Tuesday. What gives?

2 min read15 Mar 2016
Market

India's futures rollover below 6-month average before Fed meet

The rollover rate in Nifty July futures, due to expire on Thursday, stood at 36%

1 min read28 Jul 2015
Market

India VIX index caps longest stretch of gains in 3 months

The India VIX Index advances 2.6% to 15.52, capping its longest rising streak in three months

1 min read23 Jul 2015