India's Nifty 50 trades at record highs, implying low election volatility expectations.

India's equity options pricing suggests low expectation of market volatility due to elections, with Nifty 50 trading at record highs. Implied volatility of a put option is lower now compared to 2019, indicating reduced investor concern about an unexpected BJP loss. This indicates that investors do not anticipate a significant market impact from the elections, as surveys predict Modi's BJP to win.

May 02, 2024
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