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GIFT Nifty Live

Indicates how Nifty 50 may open today.

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Trading Hours (IST)

Session 106:30 — 15:40
Market Break15:40 — 16:35
Session 216:35 — 02:45

Status: Market Closed

FX Live

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🇺🇸 USD / 🇮🇳 INR

83.42

0.18 (+0.22%)

1 USD = 83.42 INR

Opening Signal

What does GIFT Nifty indicate today?

Mild Gap Up+86 pts(+0.34%)

GIFT Nifty is trading 86 points above the previous Nifty close, indicating a mildly positive start for Indian markets.

Note: Actual Nifty opening may differ due to domestic news, pre-open orders, currency movement, and institutional flows.

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GIFT Nifty vs Nifty 50

GIFT NiftyNifty 50
TypeFutures contractSpot index
Where it tradesNSE International Exchange, GIFT CityNSE India
Trading hoursExtended global trading hours9:15 AM – 3:30 PM IST
CurrencyUSD-denominatedINR
Use casePre-market indicatorBenchmark of Indian stock market
Who tracks itTraders, institutions, NRIs, market watchersInvestors, traders, funds

Overnight Context

Global Market Cues

Dow Futures

39,240

+120.00 (+0.31%)

Nasdaq Futures

18,920

-45.00 (-0.24%)

S&P 500 Futures

5,420

+18.00 (+0.33%)

USD/INR

83.45

+0.12 (+0.14%)

Brent Crude

$84.20

-0.65 (-0.77%)

India VIX

13.8

+0.40 (+2.98%)

GIFT Nifty often reacts to overnight global market cues, currency movement, crude oil, and risk sentiment.

Live Chart

GIFT Nifty Live Chart

Live GIFT Nifty futures (NSEIX:NIFTY1!) via TradingView. Times shown in IST.

Sector heatmap

What's moving Nifty today

Tile size = market cap, colour = today's % change. Spot which sectors are dragging the index gap-up or gap-down.

Why markets are moving

Latest market news

Auto-refreshed headlines from Google News on GIFT Nifty, Nifty 50, and related themes.

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Today's events

Economic calendar (IN · US · global)

Trading hours, your timezone

Global market clocks

Mumbai

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NSE / GIFT IFSC

Dubai

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DFM / NRI hub

Singapore

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SGX

London

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LSE

New York

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NYSE / Nasdaq

NSEIX · GIFT City

GIFT Nifty Trading Hours

Current Status

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Session 1

6:30 AM – 3:40 PM IST

Break

3:40 PM – 4:35 PM IST

Session 2

4:35 PM – 2:45 AM IST

Closed days ahead

NSE & GIFT IFSC holiday calendar

DateHoliday
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026Independence Day
Wed, 26 Aug, 2026Ganesh Chaturthi
Fri, 02 Oct, 2026Gandhi Jayanti
Tue, 20 Oct, 2026Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat trading)
Wed, 21 Oct, 2026Balipratipada
Tue, 24 Nov, 2026Guru Nanak Jayanti
Fri, 25 Dec, 2026Christmas

Source: NSE India & NSE IFSC official holiday lists. Tentative dates depend on moon sighting and official notification.

GIFT City Stocks

NSE IFSC & India INX Listings

Indian blue-chips and ETFs trading in USD from GIFT City. Indicative mock data.

  • RELIANCE

    Reliance Industries (DR)

    Depository Receipt

    $34.82

    +0.41 (1.19%)

  • TCS

    Tata Consultancy Services (DR)

    Depository Receipt

    $48.55

    -0.22 (-0.45%)

  • INFY

    Infosys (DR)

    Depository Receipt

    $21.04

    +0.18 (0.86%)

  • HDFCBANK

    HDFC Bank (DR)

    Depository Receipt

    $19.71

    -0.09 (-0.45%)

  • ICICIBANK

    ICICI Bank (DR)

    Depository Receipt

    $14.32

    +0.21 (1.49%)

  • NIFTYBEES

    Nifty 50 ETF (IFSC)

    ETF

    $28.94

    +0.12 (0.42%)

  • GOLDBEES

    Gold ETF (IFSC)

    ETF

    $62.18

    +0.55 (0.89%)

  • BANKNIFTY

    Bank Nifty ETF (IFSC)

    ETF

    $53.27

    -0.31 (-0.58%)

Source placeholder · Replace via src/lib/marketData/giftCityStocks.ts when an authorized NSE IFSC / India INX feed is connected.

GIFT City Mutual Funds

IFSCA-Regulated Funds & Feeders

USD-denominated funds available to NRIs and global investors via GIFT City. Indicative mock NAVs.

  • India Nifty 50 Feeder Fund

    IFSC-NIFTY50

    Feeder

    $28.94

    +0.42% 1D

    1M

    +2.18%

    1Y

    +14.60%

    Exp

    0.45%

  • US Equity Index Fund (S&P 500)

    IFSC-USEQ

    Equity

    $41.27

    -0.18% 1D

    1M

    +1.92%

    1Y

    +22.10%

    Exp

    0.30%

  • Nasdaq 100 Feeder Fund

    IFSC-NASDAQ

    Feeder

    $56.84

    +0.61% 1D

    1M

    +3.41%

    1Y

    +28.40%

    Exp

    0.40%

  • Global Bond Income Fund

    IFSC-GBOND

    Debt

    $18.62

    +0.04% 1D

    1M

    +0.38%

    1Y

    +4.90%

    Exp

    0.35%

  • Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    IFSC-EMEQ

    Equity

    $22.18

    -0.32% 1D

    1M

    +0.84%

    1Y

    +9.20%

    Exp

    0.55%

  • Global Balanced Advantage

    IFSC-HYB

    Hybrid

    $19.74

    +0.15% 1D

    1M

    +1.12%

    1Y

    +11.80%

    Exp

    0.50%

  • Gold Commodity Feeder

    IFSC-GOLD

    Commodity

    $32.41

    +0.88% 1D

    1M

    +4.62%

    1Y

    +18.70%

    Exp

    0.45%

  • Global REIT Income Fund

    IFSC-REIT

    Hybrid

    $16.05

    -0.21% 1D

    1M

    -0.42%

    1Y

    +6.40%

    Exp

    0.60%

Source placeholder · Replace via src/lib/marketData/giftCityFunds.ts when an authorized IFSCA / AMC NAV feed is connected.

Explained

Beginner's Guide

What is GIFT Nifty?

GIFT Nifty is a futures contract on the Nifty 50 index, traded on NSE International Exchange in GIFT City, Gujarat.

Why do traders track GIFT Nifty?

It trades nearly 21 hours a day and reflects how global cues may influence the Indian market open.

Is GIFT Nifty the same as Nifty 50?

No. Nifty 50 is the underlying spot index; GIFT Nifty is a USD-denominated derivative on it.

How does GIFT Nifty indicate Indian market opening?

The gap between GIFT Nifty's price and the previous Nifty close gives a directional estimate of the 9:15 AM open.

Can Indian residents trade GIFT Nifty?

Indian residents can trade via brokers offering NSE IX access under permitted LRS/IFSC frameworks.

Why does GIFT Nifty move when NSE is closed?

Because it trades during overnight hours, absorbing US, European, and Asian market movements.

Migration

SGX Nifty is now GIFT Nifty

SGX Nifty was earlier used by traders to track how the Nifty 50 may open in India. It has now transitioned to GIFT Nifty, which trades on NSE International Exchange at GIFT City. Many people still search for SGX Nifty Live, but the relevant contract is now GIFT Nifty.

Market FAQs

What is GIFT Nifty live?+

GIFT Nifty live refers to the real-time price of the Nifty 50 futures contract traded on NSE International Exchange (NSEIX) in GIFT City. It is widely tracked as a pre-market indicator for the Indian stock market.

What does GIFT Nifty indicate today?+

The difference between GIFT Nifty's current price and the previous Nifty 50 close gives a directional signal — a gap up suggests a positive open while a gap down suggests a weak open for Indian markets.

Is SGX Nifty now GIFT Nifty?+

Yes. SGX Nifty transitioned to NSE International Exchange in July 2023 and is now traded as GIFT Nifty at GIFT City, Gujarat.

What are GIFT Nifty trading hours?+

Session 1 runs 6:30 AM to 3:40 PM IST, followed by a break until 4:35 PM IST. Session 2 runs 4:35 PM IST to 2:45 AM IST the next day, Monday through Friday.

Is GIFT Nifty open now?+

GIFT Nifty trades almost 21 hours a day across two sessions. The status badge on this page shows whether the market is currently Open, on Break, or Closed based on IST time.

How accurate is GIFT Nifty for Nifty opening?+

Historically, GIFT Nifty shows strong directional correlation with the Nifty 50 open — roughly 70 to 80 percent of the time the direction matches, though the magnitude can differ due to domestic flows.

What is the difference between GIFT Nifty and Nifty 50?+

Nifty 50 is the spot benchmark index of India's top 50 companies traded on NSE in INR. GIFT Nifty is a USD-denominated futures derivative on the same index, traded on NSEIX.

Can Indian retail investors trade GIFT Nifty?+

Indian residents can access GIFT Nifty through brokers offering NSE IX connectivity under permitted IFSC and LRS frameworks. Check eligibility with your broker.

Why is GIFT Nifty important before market open?+

Because it trades during overnight hours, GIFT Nifty absorbs US, European, and Asian market moves and gives traders an early read on how Indian markets may open at 9:15 AM IST.

Where can I track GIFT Nifty live?+

You can track GIFT Nifty live on this page along with the opening signal, key stats, trading hours, global cues, and a live chart powered by NSEIX:NIFTY1!.

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