Equity market investors witness bumpy ride in 2018 as volatility peaks

While global cues have largely dictated the direction for the Indian stocks, investors also have had to grapple with a fair share of domestic issues

After a smooth sail in 2017, equity market investors have witnessed a bumpy ride this year. Sample this — there have been six trading sessions this year when the benchmark Nifty gained or fell more than 2 per cent, up from zero last year. Similarly, the number of sessions when the index has moved by more than 1.5 per cent has quadrupled to 17 this year. 

Not just India, but global markets have also been on a roller-coaster ride amid the rise in US dollar and bond yield due to monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve, and fears of