Sharp Decline in Volatility Index Catches Seasoned Traders Off Guard
Good morning, this is Savio Shetty, an equities reporter in Mumbai. Nifty futures point to a flat start, and may follow Asian markets lower as uncertainties around President Trump's tariffs whipsawed the markets. Still, Indian stocks are poised for a third straight month of gains, helped by foreign inflows and improvement in earnings. The focus will be on Ola Electric after the firm's fourth quarter net loss doubled from a year ago.
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