Gift Nifty is at 24,423.00 ahead of the Indian market open on August 15, 2026, pointing to a Strong Gap-Down for the Nifty 50 — an indicative gap of -213.00 points (-0.86%) 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) | 24,423.00 |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 previous close | 24,636.00 |
| Implied gap | -213.00 pts (-0.86%) |
| Signal | Strong Gap-Down |
Overnight Global Cues
| Market | Last | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 53,732.41 | -0.20% |
| Nasdaq | 26,729.16 | -0.28% |
| S&P 500 | 7,785.76 | -0.17% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,750.11 | -0.21% |
| DAX | 26,440.31 | +0.53% |
| CAC 40 | 8,640.90 | -0.11% |
| Nikkei 225 | 68,713.80 | +0.59% |
| Hang Seng | 25,116.85 | -1.10% |
| USD / INR | 95.42 | -0.02% |
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.