GIFT Nifty Live
Indicates how Nifty 50 may open today.
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Trading Hours (IST)
—Status: Market Closed
India VIX · GIFT Nifty vol
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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.
Actual Nifty opening may differ due to domestic news, pre-open orders, currency movement, and institutional flows.
Today's Range
Key Stats
Open
25,120.00
High
25,310.00
Low
25,080.00
Previous Close
25,154.00
Volume
1,24,500
52-week High
26,277.00
52-week Low
21,281.00
Data Delay
15 minutes
Live Chart
GIFT Nifty Live Chart
Real GIFT Nifty front-month futures, streamed from NSE IX's public derivatives feed and refreshed every 10 seconds.
Compare with TradingView (NSE Nifty futures proxy)
NSE Nifty front-month futures — moves in near-perfect lock-step with GIFT Nifty during Indian market hours. Closest embeddable proxy of the GIFT Nifty live chart. For the official NSE IX feed, open GIFT Nifty on TradingView.
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.
Morning Snapshot
Today's pre-market summary
One-line summary: Global cues suggest a mild gap up for Indian markets; watch USD/INR and crude for confirmation.
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.
GIFT City newsroom
Latest GIFT City news
Headlines on IFSCA, NSE IX, India INX, GIFT IFSC funds and banks — auto-refreshed and linked to original publishers.
Source: Google News RSS. Headlines link to original publishers. Sharing opens WhatsApp with a link back to the article.
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.
Apps to invest in GIFT City & global markets
A short list of well-known apps and brokers — covering NSE IFSC / GIFT City access, US stocks under LRS, NRI-friendly platforms, and direct mutual funds. Compare what fits your situation before opening an account.
INDmoney
US stocks + NSE IFSC access in one app
Best for: Investors who want GIFT City unsponsored DRs alongside a tracker.
ICICI Direct Global
Indian broker with NSE IFSC trading desk
Best for: Existing ICICI clients who want regulated GIFT City access.
HDFC Securities Global
Global investing via GIFT City & LRS
Best for: Bank-led KYC and integrated remittance.
Motilal Oswal IFSC
Full-service broker registered at GIFT IFSC
Best for: Advisory-led trading with research desk.
Vested Finance
Fractional US stocks under LRS
Best for: Beginners starting with US ETFs and big-cap stocks.
Interactive Brokers
Global multi-asset brokerage, low-cost
Best for: Active traders & NRIs wanting 150+ markets.
Stockal
US stocks + curated stacks for Indians
Best for: Themed portfolios curated for Indian investors.
Appreciate
Micro-investing in US markets
Best for: Start small with fractional dollars.
Winvesta
NRI multi-currency account + investing
Best for: NRIs collecting foreign income and investing globally.
SBNRI
Tax, banking & investing for NRIs
Best for: End-to-end NRI compliance + mutual funds.
Kotak Cherry
All-asset investing from Kotak
Best for: Bank-grade onboarding for NRE/NRO investors.
Groww
Mutual funds, stocks, IPOs
Best for: Direct mutual funds with a clean interface.
Zerodha Coin
Direct mutual funds, zero commission
Best for: Long-term SIPs with the lowest friction.
Disclosure: Listings are editorial — not paid placements. We may add affiliate relationships in the future and will label them clearly. Always verify regulatory status, fees, and tax implications (LRS limits, TCS, FATCA) with the provider before investing.
SGX Nifty → GIFT Nifty
SGX Nifty has transitioned to GIFT Nifty, traded on NSE International Exchange at GIFT City. Many traders still search "SGX Nifty Live", but the active contract is now GIFT Nifty.
Yesterday's signal vs actual
On 18 Jun 2026, GIFT Nifty indicated a 78-pt gap-up. Nifty opened 52 pts higher — directionally correct.
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.
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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39,240
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Nasdaq Futures
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-0.24%
S&P 500 Futures
5,420
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USD/INR
83.45
+0.14%
Brent Crude
$84.20
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India VIX
13.8
+2.98%