Gift Nifty Today — Live Price, Chart & Opening Indication
Gift Nifty Live Chart
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Gift Nifty (NSE IX) futures candles, times in IST. Choose 1m, 5m, 15m, 1H or 1D above.
Last captured price, as of 13 Nov 2026, 22:55 IST — connecting to live data...
Gift Nifty today: opening context
The dated Nifty 50 close is being fetched. The GIFT Nifty chart and previous close are still available above.
Is Gift Nifty live right now?
The quote card shows the latest available GIFT Nifty futures level, day range and change. During an active session the page checks for a new quote every three seconds. Check the received or captured time above the price: a connected feed can still show an unchanged last trade. When the feed is unavailable, the last available figure is labelled as such.
Gift Nifty vs Nifty 50: what does the gap mean?
The comparison above subtracts the previous Nifty 50 spot close from the latest GIFT Nifty futures level. A positive difference can suggest a stronger opening and a negative difference can suggest a weaker one. Futures basis, contract expiry and overnight news mean this is not the opening price or a forecast.
What is Gift Nifty?
Gift Nifty (formerly SGX Nifty) is a Nifty 50 futures contract traded on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, Gujarat. Its regular sessions run from 6:30 AM IST to 2:45 AM IST the next day, with a break between sessions, giving traders an overnight market reference before the NSE opens.
The Gift Nifty contract is denominated in USD and allows international investors and NRIs to trade Nifty 50 futures without a domestic trading account. It closely tracks the Nifty 50 index and is a key barometer for overnight sentiment in Indian equity markets.
Why Track Gift Nifty Live Price?
- Get early pre-market cues before NSE opens at 9:15 AM
- React to overnight global events — US Fed decisions, earnings, geopolitical news
- Plan your options strategy before market hours using overnight Gift Nifty levels
- Compare the futures level with the previous Nifty 50 close as one possible opening cue
- Monitor after-market sentiment once NSE closes at 3:30 PM
Gift Nifty Trading Hours
GIFT Nifty's regular sessions run from 6:30 AM to 3:40 PM IST and from 4:35 PM to 2:45 AM IST the next day, subject to exchange notices and holidays. Check NSE IX for the current schedule.
The morning session overlaps with NSE cash-market hours (9:15 AM–3:30 PM IST), while the evening session reflects trading during European and US market hours.
Gift Nifty vs SGX Nifty
Gift Nifty replaced SGX Nifty in July 2023 when Nifty 50 derivatives trading moved from Singapore Exchange (SGX) to NSE International Exchange at GIFT City, Gujarat. Gift Nifty serves the same purpose as SGX Nifty — providing international investors access to Nifty 50 futures — but is now traded on Indian soil under IFSCA regulatory oversight.
Key differences: Gift Nifty is regulated by IFSCA (not MAS Singapore), trades on NSE IX infrastructure, and benefits from closer alignment with Indian market data. For traders, the practical impact is minimal — Gift Nifty pricing and behavior closely mirror what SGX Nifty offered.
How Does Gift Nifty Affect the Indian Stock Market?
Gift Nifty is widely used as a pre-market indicator. Before NSE opens at 9:15 AM IST, traders compare the Gift Nifty futures level with the previous Nifty 50 close for a rough opening indication. The difference includes the futures basis and cannot guarantee the cash-market open.
After market hours, Gift Nifty reflects how global events — US earnings, Fed rate decisions, crude oil movements, and geopolitical developments — might impact the next Indian trading session.
How to Use Gift Nifty for Pre-Market Research
- Pre-market context: Check the Gift Nifty level before 9:15 AM alongside the previous Nifty 50 close
- Options research: Review the Nifty straddle chart and Nifty indicative price alongside overnight futures moves
- After-hours monitoring: Track Gift Nifty after 3:30 PM to see how global events shift overnight sentiment
- Opening indication: Compare Gift Nifty with the previous Nifty close as a rough cue, allowing for the futures basis
- Risk management: Use Gift Nifty to assess overnight risk exposure on open positions
Frequently Asked Questions About Gift Nifty
What is Gift Nifty?
Gift Nifty is a Nifty 50 futures contract traded on the NSE International Exchange at GIFT City, Gujarat. It replaced SGX Nifty in July 2023 and trades nearly 24 hours, giving traders a preview of where Indian markets are likely to open.
What are Gift Nifty trading hours?
The regular morning session runs from 6:30 AM to 3:40 PM IST; the evening session runs from 4:35 PM to 2:45 AM IST the next day, subject to exchange notices and holidays.
What is the difference between Gift Nifty and SGX Nifty?
Gift Nifty replaced SGX Nifty in July 2023. Nifty derivatives trading moved from Singapore Exchange to NSE IX at GIFT City, Gujarat. The functionality and pricing remain essentially the same, but under Indian regulatory oversight.
How does Gift Nifty affect the Indian stock market?
Gift Nifty serves as a pre-market indicator. Traders use the Gift Nifty live price to anticipate the opening direction of Nifty 50 before NSE opens at 9:15 AM IST. It also reflects overnight global sentiment after Indian markets close.
Where can I see Gift Nifty live price?
You can track the latest Gift Nifty price, change, day range and chart here. The page checks for a new quote every three seconds during a connected session; the displayed timestamp tells you when the latest quote was received.
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