Gift Nifty is at 22,624.50 ahead of the Indian market open on October 2, 2026, pointing to a Strong Gap-Down for the Nifty 50 — an indicative gap of -2,011.50 points (-8.16%) 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) | 22,624.50 |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 previous close | 24,636.00 |
| Implied gap | -2,011.50 pts (-8.16%) |
| Signal | Strong Gap-Down |
Overnight Global Cues
| Market | Last | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 50,926.56 | +0.04% |
| Nasdaq | 26,871.60 | +0.04% |
| S&P 500 | 7,666.45 | +0.19% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,428.27 | -1.68% |
| DAX | 24,939.35 | -1.03% |
| CAC 40 | 7,835.31 | -1.62% |
| Nikkei 225 | 68,270.00 | -1.00% |
| Hang Seng | 23,945.02 | -2.71% |
| USD / INR | 96.31 | +0.50% |
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.