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India VIX Dives, Nifty Futures Show Slight Premium
14 May
Summary
- India VIX, a market volatility gauge, decreased by 4.18%.
- Nifty 50 index experienced a rise of 1.18% in the cash market.
- May 2026 Nifty futures closed at a premium of 40.4 points.
As of 2026-05-14T13:17:08+00:00, India's market volatility gauge, the India VIX, has experienced a notable decrease. It slid 4.18% to settle at 18.61, suggesting a calmer market outlook in the near term.
In parallel, the benchmark Nifty 50 index demonstrated positive momentum. The index concluded trading in the cash market at 23,689.60, marking an upward movement of 1.18% or 277 points. This rise indicates strengthening investor confidence.
Further reflecting market sentiment, the Nifty May 2026 futures contracts closed at 23,730. This price represented a premium of 40.4 points over the Nifty's cash market closing value, hinting at optimistic expectations for the future.
The F&O segment saw active trading in individual stock futures for Kaynes Technology India, HDFC Bank, and Bharti Airtel. The May 2026 F&O contracts are scheduled to expire on May 26, 2026.
