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India VIX Plummets, Nifty Futures Show Discount
16 Mar
Summary
- NSE India VIX decreased by 4.60% to 21.60, indicating lower expected volatility.
- Nifty March 2026 futures traded at a discount of 18.8 points to the spot price.
- HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and Larsen & Toubro were top F&O traded stocks.
The NSE India VIX, a key indicator of near-term market volatility expectations, has declined by 4.60% to 21.60 as of March 16, 2026. This decrease suggests a calming of market sentiment. Concurrently, the benchmark Nifty 50 index showed positive momentum, rising 1.11% to close at 23,408.80 in the cash market.
In the futures and options (F&O) segment, Nifty March 2026 futures settled at 23,390, trading at a discount of 18.8 points relative to the Nifty's spot closing price. This indicates a slight bearish outlook for the specific futures contract. The F&O segment saw substantial activity in individual stock futures, with HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and Larsen & Toubro being the most actively traded.
The February 2026 F&O contracts are set to expire on March 30, 2026, marking an upcoming event for traders in these contracts.
