India VIX was down by 0.48% from 15.51 to 15.43 levels on Wednesday. Volatility spiked above 16 and thereafter cooled during the day. It needs to come below 14 zones for stability to resume. On the options front, the weekly maximum Call OI is placed at 18000 and then towards 18100 strikes while the maximum Put OI is placed at 17700 and then towards 17900 strikes.
Will RBI announce steep rate hikes? Nomura sees up to 50 bps increase by Dec, dismisses 125 bps hike fears
Nomura expects the RBI to pursue a limited tightening cycle, with a possible 50 bps rate hike by December, as food and energy pressures rise