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How to use combination of PCR and India VIX — complete Hindi guide for market sentiment analysis.
Published by The Retail Trader · AUG 13, 2026 · Features
How to use combination of PCR and India VIX — complete Hindi guide for market sentiment analysis.
Keep these five points in mind:
• Measures — PCR: Put/Call ratio (positions), India VIX: Expected volatility (fear)
• Data — PCR: Option chain OI, India VIX: Option prices
• Scale — PCR: Variable, India VIX: Percentage
• Signal — PCR: Sentiment (bullish/bearish), India VIX: Fear level
• Best for — PCR: Direction, India VIX: Volatility
Keep these five points in mind:
• > 1.2 — VIX: < 15, Market State: Calm bullish, Strategy: Hold longs
• > 1.5 — VIX: > 20, Market State: Fearful but supported, Strategy: Strong buy
• < 0.8 — VIX: < 15, Market State: Complacent bearish, Strategy: Caution
• < 0.5 — VIX: > 25, Market State: Panic + bearish, Strategy: Contrarian buy
• > 2.0 — VIX: > 30, Market State: Extreme fear, Strategy: Bottom signal
PCR measures POSITIONS (who's selling puts vs calls) VIX measures FEAR (how much premium people are paying)
When both agree → Strongest signal. When they disagree → Caution needed.
Keep these seven points in mind:
• 📌 PCR + VIX COMBO
• STRONGEST SIGNALS:
• 📊 High PCR + High VIX = Maximum fear = BUY
• 📊 Low PCR + Low VIX = Maximum complacency = SELL
• 📊 Both agree = Highest confidence
• 📊 Disagree = Wait for clarity
Keep these four points in mind:
• What is Put-Call Ratio?
• What Is India VIX?
• How to Read an Option Chain?
• What Is Implied Volatility?
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