Gift Nifty Today Rises Over 100 Points to 23,905, Signals Strong Opening for Indian Markets
Gift Nifty surged by 100 points to 23,905.5 on April 18, indicating a positive open for Nifty 50 amid global tech rebound and stable Asian cues.
Key Highlights:
The Gift Nifty Today rallied over 100.5 points (+0.42%) to trade at 23,905.5 as of 06:40 AM IST on April 18, setting a bullish tone for the Nifty 50 index ahead of the Indian market open.
This upbeat movement follows positive sentiment in U.S. equity futures, particularly Nasdaq and S&P 500, and stable openings across Asian indices, reflecting optimism in global risk appetite.
Gift Nifty Snapshot – 18 April 2025
- Current Value: 23,905.5
- Change: +100.5 points (+0.42%)
- Exchange: NSE International Exchange (Gift City)
- Timestamp: 06:40 AM IST
The index reflects global cues and institutional positioning, often serving as a pre-indicator for Nifty 50’s domestic performance at the NSE.
Drivers Behind Today’s Rally
- Global Tech Comeback:
Strong rebounds in Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures have reignited optimism among Indian traders, especially in IT, fintech, and new-age tech. - Stable Asian Markets:
Early green ticks in Nikkei, Kospi, and Taiex have provided support to Gift Nifty’s upward trajectory. - FII Buying Prospects:
A positive move in Gift Nifty also hints at expected foreign inflows, especially into large-cap banking, infrastructure, and energy counters.
What This Means for Traders
- The Nifty 50 is likely to open on a strong positive note.
- Focus areas may include IT, auto, BFSI, and mid-cap manufacturing.
- Intraday traders can expect early momentum with potential sector rotation by mid-session.
Global Futures at a Glance
| Index/Futures | Change (%) | Latest Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | +0.42% | 23,905.5 |
| Dow Futures | +0.83% | 40,182.0 |
| S&P 500 Futures | +0.92% | 5,354.5 |
| Nasdaq Futures | +1.07% | 18,582.5 |
| DAX Futures | +0.26% | 21,532.0 |
The global rally is paving the way for a broad-based green open in India, especially across index-heavyweight sectors.
Expert Insight
“A 100-point gain in Gift Nifty is not just technical—it signals a coordinated global rally and potential for fresh long positions on the Indian bourses,” said Rohan Mehta, Head of Derivatives at Axis Capital.
Gift Nifty Points to Bullish Start for April 18 Trade
With Gift Nifty Today at 23,905.5, up over 100 points, the Indian market is poised for a positive open. Backed by strong global cues and improving sentiment, investors may see buying interest across index heavyweights, midcaps, and tech-led counters.
Watch for volatility during the first hour, and keep an eye on U.S. futures for intraday direction shifts.
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