India VIX
Latest reading: 12.69 index for 2026-09-24 (+22.6% DoD).
India VIX
Expected 30-day volatility of the Nifty 50 implied by index option prices. Lower readings indicate calmer expectations, higher readings signal stress.
What it means
Expected 30-day volatility of the Nifty 50 implied by index option prices. Lower readings indicate calmer expectations, higher readings signal stress.
Biggest one-day jump in weeks as equities sold off; intraday range 10.35-13.22. 23 Sep close 10.35. Rising VIX read as negative, hence 'warning'. Cross-checked against Yahoo Finance and Choice.
Release details
- Category
- MARKETS
- Frequency
- DAILY
- Previous
- 10.35
- Benchmark
- MacroNest anchor: below 15 indicates calm markets
- Released
- 2026-09-24
- Next release
- Expected: 2026-09-25
- Source
- NSE — India VIX Historical
Key questions about India VIX
What is the current India VIX?
India VIX stands at 12.69 index for 2026-09-24, against 10.35 index previously (+22.6% DoD). Expected 30-day volatility of the Nifty 50 implied by index option prices. Lower readings indicate calmer expectations, higher readings signal stress.
Who publishes the India VIX data?
India VIX is published by NSE — India VIX Historical on a daily basis. Release window: Trading days (close, 3:30 PM IST). The next update is expected on Expected: 2026-09-25.
What is a healthy level for India VIX?
The reference benchmark used on MacroNest is: MacroNest anchor: below 15 indicates calm markets. The latest reading of 12.69 index is currently assessed as "Volatility spike, still below 15".
Why does India VIX matter?
Market indicators move in real time and often price in macro shifts well before the official statistics confirm them. Expected 30-day volatility of the Nifty 50 implied by index option prices. Lower readings indicate calmer expectations, higher readings signal stress.