Gift Nifty, earlier known as SGX Nifty, is the dollar-denominated Nifty futures contract traded on the NSE International Exchange at Gift City, Gujarat. Traders monitor the Gift Nifty live price today because movements in Nifty futures often indicate the likely opening direction of the Nifty 50 index in the Indian stock market.
Nifty Opening Estimate Today
Gift Nifty Live Price Today – Opening Signal
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How Gift Nifty Predicts Nifty Opening?
Expected Nifty Opening = Gift Nifty Price
Gap = Gift Nifty – Previous Nifty CloseExample:
Gift Nifty: 23,323
Nifty Close: 23,151
Gap: +172 pointsGIFT Nifty Live Chart Today
Track the latest GIFT Nifty live chart today with real-time 5-minute price updates, intraday trends, and technical indicators. This interactive chart helps traders monitor overnight market sentiment and predict Nifty opening direction.
Gift Nifty Technical Dashboard + Trend Signal
How to Use GIFT Nifty Chart and Technical Indicators
The GIFT Nifty live chart helps traders understand short-term market direction using real-time 5-minute price data. By observing price movements, traders can identify intraday trends and potential breakout zones.
The technical indicators widget provides deeper insights using RSI, moving averages, and MACD. When the price is above key averages and the RSI is strong, it indicates bullish momentum. Conversely, a weak RSI and a price below the averages suggest bearish conditions.
By combining the GIFT Nifty chart with technical indicators, traders can improve their decision-making and better predict Nifty opening trends and intraday movements.
What is Gift Nifty Index?
Gift Nity is a futures contract similar to the NSE futures. The Gift Nifty is traded in the international NSE exchange located in Gift City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Though the Gift Nifty is similar to the NSE Nifty, they are not the same. The Gift Nifty is primarily dollar-denominated Nifty, traded in the international exchange of the National Exchange of India. Gift Nifty is also based on the Nifty 50.
Traders can trade Gift Nifty only in the NSE IFSC (International Financial Service Centre) exchange. Domestic regular NSE trading platforms do not provide trading in Giftnity or similar products.
Gift Nifty Trading Time
Gift Nifty trades almost 21 hours daily in two sessions.
| Session | Time (IST) |
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| Session 1 | 6:30 AM – 3:40 PM |
| Session 2 | 4:35 PM – 2:45 AM |
Many traders track Gift Nifty early morning to estimate how the Indian stock market may open.
Why is the Live Price of Gift Nifty Today Important for Indian Traders
Traders can trade Gift Nifty daily for 21 hours in synchronisation with the capital market of Singapore and other international markets. Because of the long trading hours, Gift Nifty gets exposure to the international capital market. Gift Nifty data gives us an early indication of traders' sentiment toward the international capital market.
Traders consider Gift Nifty as an early indicator of the Indian capital market before trading hours begin at the national exchanges (NSE and BSE). Therefore, traders and investors love to keep track of the Gift Nifty data before and after market hours.
How can a Trader Check the Gift Nifty Live Chart Today?
Traders can check the Gift Nifty live chart from many brokers in India. A trader can find the Gift Nifty live price of today on our website, MoneyControl and many other websites. On the MoneyControl website, it is available in their Global Indices section. Also, on this page, as well as, TradingView provides a Gift Nifty live chart.
History of Gift Nifty
Gift Nifty is a futures contract traded in the international exchange of NSE located in Gift City, Gujarat. Gift Nifty started its journey on July 04, 2023. Earlier, the SGX Nifty, popularly known as Singapore Nifty, is a Nifty futures contract traded in the NSE international exchange. It can only be traded in dollar denomination. From July 3, 2023, the SGX ceased to exist. Indices amounting to a total value of 7.5 billion dollars started trading in the Gift City exchange in the name of Gift Nifty from July 4, 2023, onwards.
This index is a cross-border initiative from NSE to enable foreign traders to trade directly in Nifty in dollars. This has enabled foreign investors and traders to directly trade indifferent indices of NSE in the international exchange in dollars. The Government of India gives tax benefits directly to foreign traders who trade in Gift Nifty. Though Gift Nifty is at a very nascent stage, it has attracted a lot of foreign investors. The Gift Nifty and other NSE indices in NSE IFSC allow direct trades in dollars and are open for trading for 21 hours daily.
The Gift Nifty falls under the purview of SEBI. Therefore, traders trading in Gift Nifty enjoy all the benefits and secure trading environments similar to those of India. And that includes tax benefits from the GOI (Government of India) as well.
Presenting Advantages to Foreign Traders
Gift City falls under the SEZ (Special Economic Zone) category. It is a tax-free zone. It also has simplified rules and regulations. Therefore, all the foreign traders trading in Gift Nifty enjoy immense benefits. They can the trading profit home without paying any extra taxes on their profit.
There are four types of derivative contracts currently under Gift Nifty. They are Gift Nifty 50, Gift Nifty Bank, Gift Nifty Financial Services and Gift Nifty IT.
How is Gift Nifty Different from SGX Nifty?
SGX Nifty is rechristened or rebranded as Gift Nifty. Currently, the SGX Nifty does not exist any more. To be precise, the SGX nifty ceased to exist on July 3, 2023. Since July 4, 2023, Monday, it is only Gift Nifty. Financial assets amounting to $7.5 billion were also transferred to Gift Nifty.
Timeline of SGX and Gift Nifty since inception
If we consider the journey of the Nifty, we can see it is relatively new in comparison to other international indices. The Indian exchange launched Nifty, the benchmark NSE index, in the year 1990.
In 2004, the Nifty futures and options derivatives were introduced in the Singapore International Exchange or the SGX. Since then foreign traders and investors traded in the NSE indices under SGX.
This year, July 4, saw the introduction of Gift Nifty in the NSE International Exchange located in the GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Just before that day, the SGX Nifty ceased to exist on Sunday, July 3, 2023.
From now on, foreign traders can directly trade in the Gift City exchange only in Dollar denominations. They can trade in all the indices available in the Gift City exchange.
What are the Derivatives Available Under NSE IFSC or NSE International Exchange?
Currently, foreign traders can trade only in four NSE indices in the GIFT City exchange. They are GIFT Nifty 50, GIFT Nifty Bank, Gift Nifty Financial Services and Gift Nifty IT.
FAQ
Gift Nifty is a Nifty futures derivative traded in dollar denominations.
Traders can trade in Gift Nifty in the NSE IFSC, the NSE international exchange located at Gift City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Foreigners can trade the index only in dollar denominations.
International traders and non-resident traders can enjoy tax exemptions like exemption from capital gains, exemption from STT, exemption from stamp duty etc. when trading in Gift Nifty.
No, a resident Indian can not trade in Gift Nifty because of dollar remittance restrictions.
If you live in any other country, you can create an FPI (Foreign Investor Portfolio) account in India and trade in Gift Nifty derivatives.
Gift Nifty is enlisted in the Singapore exchange. Therefore, you can track it from anywhere on the internet.
The trading time of Gift Nifty has two daily sessions. From 6:30 am in the morning till 03.40 pm in the afternoon is the first session. The second session starts at 04:35 pm and ends at 02:45 am. Daily it has 21 trading hours.
What are the Advantages of Gift Nifty?
The Gift City will soon become an exchange for the international money market. Moreover, traders can trade in different global financial assets in this exchange. Hence, Foreign traders who will trade in Gift Nifty and other national indices can enjoy tax-free profit, which they can take home. In addition, SEBI will provide a secure trading environment because this exchange falls under SEBI regulations.
Gift Nifty is a very liquid asset. Therefore, traders can easily enter and exit the trades at their convenience. Traders can trade Gift Nifty only in Dollars. Therefore, it is an attractive trading option for foreign traders.
Conclusion
In conclusion, staying updated with the Gift Nifty and its live price for today is crucial for investors in India’s stock market. This international derivative enables them to predict how the Nifty index will move when the Indian market opens. By constantly monitoring its performance, investors can make informed decisions and potentially gain a competitive edge in their trading activities. Therefore, whether you're an experienced trader or just beginning your journey into investing, keeping a close eye on Gift Nifty serves as an essential step towards maximising your investment returns.
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