India VIX surges 57% as global trade war fears rattle stock markets

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India's volatility index or the or the fear gauge surged to 57 percent on Monday to 21.66 on heightened fears of global trade war after US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs and retaliation from China. India Vix spiked to nearly 60 percent intraday to 21.

97, one of the sharpest single-day rises in recent years. The surge in volatility was seen as the benchmark indices opened sharply lower, mirroring the global risk-off sentiment triggered by escalating trade tensions and recession fears in the U.S.



The Sensex crashed over 3,900 points, while the Nifty fell below the 22,000 mark in early trade, weighed down by broad-based selling. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by experts on Moneycontrol are their own and not those of the website or its management. Moneycontrol advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

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