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SP RESEARCHVIA
Market AnalysisJuly 16, 2026
8 min read

What is GIFT Nifty and How Does It

Praveen Dubey (SEBI Registered RA)

SP RESEARCHVIA PVT. LTD. (INH000015808)

The Anchor of International Sentiment

GIFT Nifty has replaced SGX Nifty as the benchmark for overseas investors trading Indian derivatives. SP RESEARCHVIA PVT. LTD. explains how traders utilize this indicator to predict market openings.

How does GIFT Nifty predict the NSE Nifty 50 opening price?

By trading almost round-the-clock, GIFT Nifty captures global market shifts. Comparing the closing price of GIFT Nifty at 9:00 AM with the previous close of Nifty 50 indicates whether the market will open with a gap up or gap down.

Trading GIFT Nifty Spreads

While retail domestic traders cannot trade on GIFT City exchanges directly, they can structure arbitrage positions on the local exchange based on international premium spreads.

Written by Praveen Dubey

Chief Research Analyst | SEBI Reg: INH000015808

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