GIFT Nifty Live
Indicates how Nifty 50 may open today.
Trading Hours (IST)
—Status: Market Closed
FX Live
Loading🇺🇸 USD / 🇮🇳 INR
83.42
▲ 0.18 (+0.22%)
1 USD = 83.42 INR
Opening Signal
What does GIFT Nifty indicate today?
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.
Compare
GIFT Nifty vs Nifty 50
| GIFT Nifty | Nifty 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Futures contract | Spot index |
| Where it trades | NSE International Exchange, GIFT City | NSE India |
| Trading hours | Extended global trading hours | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM IST |
| Currency | USD-denominated | INR |
| Use case | Pre-market indicator | Benchmark of Indian stock market |
| Who tracks it | Traders, institutions, NRIs, market watchers | Investors, 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.
Source: Google News RSS. Headlines link to publishers.
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
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 | Gandhi Jayanti |
| Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 | Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Muhurat trading) |
| Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 | Balipratipada |
| Tue, 24 Nov, 2026 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Fri, 25 Dec, 2026 | Christmas |
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.
| Symbol | Segment | LTP (USD) | Change | % | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RELIANCE Reliance Industries (DR) | Depository Receipt | $34.82 | +0.41 | +1.19% | 184,320 |
TCS Tata Consultancy Services (DR) | Depository Receipt | $48.55 | -0.22 | -0.45% | 96,210 |
INFY Infosys (DR) | Depository Receipt | $21.04 | +0.18 | +0.86% | 142,880 |
HDFCBANK HDFC Bank (DR) | Depository Receipt | $19.71 | -0.09 | -0.45% | 210,440 |
ICICIBANK ICICI Bank (DR) | Depository Receipt | $14.32 | +0.21 | +1.49% | 168,900 |
NIFTYBEES Nifty 50 ETF (IFSC) | ETF | $28.94 | +0.12 | +0.42% | 54,210 |
GOLDBEES Gold ETF (IFSC) | ETF | $62.18 | +0.55 | +0.89% | 38,120 |
BANKNIFTY Bank Nifty ETF (IFSC) | ETF | $53.27 | -0.31 | -0.58% | 41,230 |
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
$53.27
-0.31 (-0.58%)
Source placeholder · Replace via src/lib/marketData/giftCityStocks.ts when an authorized NSE IFSC / India INX feed is connected.
GIFT City Mutual Funds
IFSCA-Regulated Funds & Feeders
USD-denominated funds available to NRIs and global investors via GIFT City. Indicative mock NAVs.
| Fund | Category | NAV (USD) | 1D % | 1M % | 1Y % | AUM ($M) | Expense |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
India Nifty 50 Feeder Fund IFSC-NIFTY50 | Feeder | $28.94 | +0.42% | +2.18% | +14.60% | 184.2 | 0.45% |
US Equity Index Fund (S&P 500) IFSC-USEQ | Equity | $41.27 | -0.18% | +1.92% | +22.10% | 312.8 | 0.30% |
Nasdaq 100 Feeder Fund IFSC-NASDAQ | Feeder | $56.84 | +0.61% | +3.41% | +28.40% | 221.5 | 0.40% |
Global Bond Income Fund IFSC-GBOND | Debt | $18.62 | +0.04% | +0.38% | +4.90% | 96.1 | 0.35% |
Emerging Markets Equity Fund IFSC-EMEQ | Equity | $22.18 | -0.32% | +0.84% | +9.20% | 74.6 | 0.55% |
Global Balanced Advantage IFSC-HYB | Hybrid | $19.74 | +0.15% | +1.12% | +11.80% | 58.3 | 0.50% |
Gold Commodity Feeder IFSC-GOLD | Commodity | $32.41 | +0.88% | +4.62% | +18.70% | 142.7 | 0.45% |
Global REIT Income Fund IFSC-REIT | Hybrid | $16.05 | -0.21% | -0.42% | +6.40% | 41.9 | 0.60% |
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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