Gift Nifty is at 22,604.00 ahead of the Indian market open on October 1, 2026, pointing to a Strong Gap-Down for the Nifty 50 — an indicative gap of -2,032.00 points (-8.25%) 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) | 22,604.00 |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 previous close | 24,636.00 |
| Implied gap | -2,032.00 pts (-8.25%) |
| Signal | Strong Gap-Down |
Overnight Global Cues
| Market | Last | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 50,906.05 | -0.86% |
| Nasdaq | 26,861.06 | +0.24% |
| S&P 500 | 7,651.54 | -0.25% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,606.00 | -0.29% |
| DAX | 25,199.19 | -0.79% |
| CAC 40 | 7,964.51 | -0.89% |
| Nikkei 225 | 68,411.00 | +2.48% |
| Hang Seng | 24,613.27 | +0.37% |
| USD / INR | 95.83 | -0.16% |
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.