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Investors Take Cover Ahead of Election Outcome

As India awaits the outcome of the Lok Sabha election on June 4, investors are bracing themselves for potential market volatility.

The surge in outstanding contracts for the 30 May Nifty options underscores the cautious sentiment prevailing in the market. With approximately 1.48 million outstanding put contracts compared to 1.16 million call contracts, investors are exhibiting heightened market caution.

Option buyers, anticipating market movements, pay a premium to either buy or sell the index at a future date. The imbalance in outstanding puts and calls reflects nervousness among investors, particularly if the incumbent wins fewer than 400 seats.

India Vix rises to one-year high, signaling escalating uncertainty and potential market correction. Analysts predict market to trade within a range until election outcome. Put buying suggests portfolio protection strategy amidst uncertainty.

As the election outcome approaches, investors adopt cautious stance, navigating market volatility with strategic options while eyeing long-term gains.