Key Highlights
- The Indian stock market has been enduring strong bouts of volatility this year, as indicated by the India VIX, which has surged more than 121% year-to-date, or in just a little more than two months.
- According to market experts, the 9–12 range is the lower band of the India VIX index, while the normal range for the index is 12 to 15.
- A level above 15 indicates the market is discounting high volatility over the next 30 days.
- The domestic market does not have a dearth of headwinds.
- A raging war in West Asia, AI-led disruptions and the consequent jump in crude oil prices, as well as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, have made the Indian stock market's outlook hazy, driving India VIX higher.
