Anand James expects a normalization of India VIX from its current elevated levels, rather than an escalation. He notes that the current VIX spike occurs during a consolidation phase, unlike previous spikes that coincided with market declines, suggesting volatility is more likely to ease.

Anand James’s track record: 14 graded calls · 95% CI 12–55%

India VIXNeutralCalled 22 Feb 2026Graded 23 Aug 2026
Verdict:MISS

India VIX increased from ₹21.01 to ₹25.33 (+20.56%) over 30 days, contrary to the expectation of normalization and easing.

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