Gift Nifty is at 22,610.50 ahead of the Indian market open on October 28, 2026, pointing to a Strong Gap-Down for the Nifty 50 — an indicative gap of -2,025.50 points (-8.22%) 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) | 22,610.50 |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 previous close | 24,636.00 |
| Implied gap | -2,025.50 pts (-8.22%) |
| Signal | Strong Gap-Down |
Overnight Global Cues
| Market | Last | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 52,377.57 | +0.03% |
| Nasdaq | 26,477.81 | +1.18% |
| S&P 500 | 7,722.60 | +0.60% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,686.54 | -0.75% |
| DAX | 25,590.77 | +0.71% |
| CAC 40 | 7,887.14 | +0.51% |
| Nikkei 225 | 64,131.00 | +1.36% |
| Hang Seng | 23,028.89 | -0.05% |
| USD / INR | 95.11 | -0.08% |
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.