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India VIX Surges Amid Nifty Volatility
12 May
Summary
- India VIX increased by 3.92% to 19.28, signaling market volatility.
- Nifty 50 index declined by 1.83% in cash market trading.
- Nifty May 2026 futures closed at a premium to the cash market.
The Indian stock market witnessed a notable decline, with the Nifty 50 index closing at 23,379.55, marking a decrease of 1.83% or 436.30 points. Concurrently, market volatility saw a sharp rise, as the NSE's India VIX jumped 3.92% to reach 19.28.
In the derivatives segment, Nifty May 2026 futures settled at 23,470. This figure represented a premium of 90.45 points over the Nifty's closing price in the cash market. The expiration date for these May 2026 F&O contracts was noted as May 26, 2026.
Among individual stocks in the F&O segment, futures contracts for HDFC Bank, Infosys, and State Bank of India were the most actively traded. This activity occurred amidst broader market jitters influencing trading decisions.
