Brief India: Indian Markets Have Made Bottom: Signals and Insights from India VIX and more
In this briefing: Indian Markets Have Made Bottom: Signals and Insights from India VIX Primer: Clean Science and Technology (CLEAN IN) - Apr 2026 Q2 Outlook - Asian Equity Markets APAC Healthcare Weekly (April 12) – Wuxi XDC, Xuanzhu Biopharma, Shionogi, ABL Bio, PharmaEssentia Gas Insecurity: India Imports 36 BCM of LNG Annually, Stores Almost None of It! 1. Indian Markets Have Made Bottom: Signals and Insights from India VIX India VIX hit a 52-week high of 28.91 amid geopolitical tensions. On April 8, it dropped 20% after a ceasefire announcement, while Nifty rose 3.78% to near 24,000 . Historically, seven VIX spikes above 25 led to positive 1-year Nifty returns , averaging 21%. This time, volatility surged globally, indicating a synchronized risk-off phase. The sharp VIX reversal signals a potential market bottom . A sustained Nifty move above 23,500 and VIX holding below 22 would confirm a recovery trend. 2. Primer: Clean Science and Technology (CLEAN IN) - Apr 2026 Leading Global Position in Niche Specialty Chemicals: Clean Science and Technology is a leading global manufacturer of functionally critical specialty chemicals, holding a dominant market share in several of its key products like MEHQ, BHA, and Guaiacol.