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Open FlipVolatility gauge India VIX surged to as much as 15% on May 6 to 16.58, prompting experts to advise caution against large leveraged positions. The rise in the VIX is a sharp rebound from the five-month low of 9.85 recorded on April 23. Experts have suggested not to panic, but they also recommend reducing highly leveraged positions and utilising hedges to manage volatility effectively.
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