India VIX today
16 Oct 2026 close · cross-checked with a second source
14.52day's low and high
India VIX closed at 14.06 on 16 Oct 2026 (+0.21%), a calm level. In simple terms, option prices imply the Nifty 50 could move about ±4.1% over the next month (roughly ±0.89% a day). Over the past year VIX ranged from 8.86 to 28.91.
Last 12 months
Daily closes since 10 Oct 2025.
Returns
| Period | India VIX |
|---|---|
| 1 week | −2.23% |
| 1 month | +6.76% |
| 3 months | +6.92% |
| 6 months | −18.30% |
| 1 year | +29.35% |
Quick answers
What is India VIX today?
India VIX closed at 14.06 on 16 Oct 2026, up 0.21% on the day.
What does India VIX mean?
India VIX is NSE's volatility index. It estimates how much the Nifty 50 is expected to swing over the next 30 days, from Nifty option prices. A higher VIX means more nervous traders; it is often called the market's fear gauge.
What is a high or low India VIX?
Below about 15 is usually seen as calm and above 20 as nervous. Over the last year India VIX ranged from 8.86 (22 Dec 2025) to 28.91 (30 Mar 2026).
Does a high VIX mean the market will fall?
No. VIX measures expected size of moves, not direction. It usually rises when markets fall sharply, but a high VIX only says big moves are expected either way.
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Source: NSE index file, cross-checked with Yahoo Finance. Session of 16 Oct 2026; updated 19 Oct 2026, 12:08 PM IST. Index facts only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Education only. Not investment advice.