Gift Nifty is at 22,622.50 ahead of the Indian market open on October 8, 2026, pointing to a Strong Gap-Down for the Nifty 50 — an indicative gap of -2,013.50 points (-8.17%) 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) | 22,622.50 |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 previous close | 24,636.00 |
| Implied gap | -2,013.50 pts (-8.17%) |
| Signal | Strong Gap-Down |
Overnight Global Cues
| Market | Last | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 51,179.87 | -0.66% |
| Nasdaq | 27,538.69 | -0.22% |
| S&P 500 | 7,801.77 | -0.22% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,458.50 | -0.79% |
| DAX | 25,104.36 | -1.35% |
| CAC 40 | 7,769.21 | -1.22% |
| Nikkei 225 | 69,530.00 | -0.72% |
| Hang Seng | 24,085.00 | -0.19% |
| USD / INR | 96.78 | +0.37% |
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.