India Market Volatility Analyzed

The Indian stock market had a mixed day, with overall volatility decreasing. The India VIX, which measures how much traders expect the market to jump or fall in the next few weeks, dropped by 1.86% and settled at 10.12. This suggests investors are feeling a bit calmer about potential price swings.

Key Points

India VIX decreased, signaling calmer investor sentiment.
Nifty Futures rose, premium reflecting market expectations.
Nifty 50 index moved up, indicating positive market trends.
TCS, Infosys, and Tata Motors dominated futures trading activity.
October 2025 futures contracts nearing their expiration date.
Market volatility measured by the India VIX decreased notably.

Nifty 50 Index Performance

The Nifty 50 index, which tracks the top companies in India, went up by 135.65 points – that’s a 0.54% increase. This means the overall market was trending upwards on the day. The closing price of the Nifty 50 was 25,181.80.

Nifty Futures

The Nifty October 2025 futures closed at 25,280, which is a premium of 98.20 points higher than the Nifty 50’s closing price in the cash market. Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell something at a specific price in the future.

Top Trading Stocks

Certain stocks saw a lot of trading activity. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and Tata Motors were the most traded futures contracts on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This shows which stocks are most interesting to traders right now.

Contract Expiry

The October 2025 futures contracts are set to expire on October 28, 2025. This means new contracts will be created to replace them.

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