Gift Nifty is at 24,295.00 ahead of the Indian market open on August 18, 2026, pointing to a Strong Gap-Down for the Nifty 50 — an indicative gap of -341.00 points (-1.38%) versus the previous close of 24,636.00. This signals Nifty 50 is likely to open lower, suggesting a cautious start for Dalal Street.
Implied Nifty 50 Open
| Gift Nifty (implied open) | 24,295.00 |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 previous close | 24,636.00 |
| Implied gap | -341.00 pts (-1.38%) |
| Signal | Strong Gap-Down |
Overnight Global Cues
| Market | Last | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 53,459.78 | -0.51% |
| Nasdaq | 26,644.91 | -0.32% |
| S&P 500 | 7,745.06 | -0.52% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,720.30 | -0.28% |
| DAX | 26,338.61 | -0.38% |
| CAC 40 | 8,579.60 | -0.66% |
| Nikkei 225 | 68,097.00 | -1.62% |
| Hang Seng | 25,283.99 | -0.66% |
| USD / INR | 95.60 | +0.18% |
What to Watch
Traders will track how the actual Nifty 50 open compares with the Gift Nifty signal, along with FII/DII activity, USD/INR and crude oil. Gift Nifty trades nearly 21 hours across two sessions, so it has already absorbed overnight US and Asian moves by the time Indian markets open at 9:15 AM IST.
See the live Gift Nifty dashboard for real-time updates through the day.
For information only — not investment advice. Gift Nifty is a futures contract; the implied gap typically narrows by the 9:15 IST open.