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Sensex and Nifty give up early gains to finish Muhurat Trading lower as volatility spikes
Originally reported by Firstpost as: Sensex, Nifty reverse early gains to end Muhurat Trading lower; India VIX jumps 6%
8 Nov 2026, 3:42 pm IST · Xecute.finance News Desk
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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surrendered their early gains to close the special Muhurat Trading session in negative territory. Concurrently, the India VIX index recorded a jump of 6% by the end of the session.
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Domestic benchmarks Sensex and Nifty opened with positive momentum during the special Muhurat Trading session but reversed those early gains to settle lower, while the India VIX (the volatility index that measures expected market fluctuations) surged by 6%. Market volatility indices reflect the degree of expected price variation based on option pricing, acting as a fear gauge for market participants.
A sudden jump in volatility alongside a reversal in key indices indicates rising uncertainty and defensive positioning among traders during the festive session. Traders and risk managers should adjust derivative strategies and margin requirements to account for elevated market volatility levels. Keep a close watch on subsequent trading sessions for normalization or continuation of price swings.
Bottom line: Elevated volatility metrics demand cautious risk management even during ceremonial market openings.
Source: news.google.com
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