Investment
India VIX
Also known as: Volatility Index, Fear Gauge
India Volatility Index - Measures expected volatility of Nifty 50 index over next 30 days.
Detailed Explanation
India VIX (Volatility Index) measures market's expectation of volatility over the next 30 days, calculated from Nifty 50 options prices. Lower VIX (below 15) indicates calm markets with low expected volatility, while higher VIX (above 20-25) suggests nervous markets expecting significant price swings. It's often called the 'fear gauge' and helps in timing investment decisions, especially for lumpsum deployments.