Gift Nifty is at 23,242.50 ahead of the Indian market open on October 31, 2026, pointing to a Strong Gap-Down for the Nifty 50 — an indicative gap of -1,393.50 points (-5.66%) 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) | 23,242.50 |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 previous close | 24,636.00 |
| Implied gap | -1,393.50 pts (-5.66%) |
| Signal | Strong Gap-Down |
Overnight Global Cues
| Market | Last | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 51,770.31 | -1.09% |
| Nasdaq | 25,437.00 | -2.86% |
| S&P 500 | 7,580.07 | -1.82% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,729.78 | +0.07% |
| DAX | 25,818.21 | -0.85% |
| CAC 40 | 7,969.42 | -0.01% |
| Nikkei 225 | 63,290.11 | -2.12% |
| Hang Seng | 23,294.42 | +1.46% |
| USD / INR | 94.95 | -0.33% |
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.