GIFT Nifty Today: Futures Jump 166 Points to Signal Bullish Start for April 15 NSE Session
Key Highlights:
GIFT City, Gujarat – April 14 (IST):
On a day when Indian equity markets are closed due to Ambedkar Jayanti, the GIFT Nifty 50 Index Futures soared +166.5 points (+0.72%), reaching 23,189.0 USD as of 06:31 AM IST. The sharp uptick signals a bullish tone for the Nifty 50’s April 15 opening, in line with upbeat global equities and improving investor sentiment.
GIFT Nifty Snapshot – April 14, 2025
- Current Level: 23,189.0 USD
- Previous Close: 23,022.5 USD
- Change: +166.5 points (+0.72%)
- Exchange: NSE International Exchange (NSE IX), GIFT City
- Status: Live trading continues during Indian market holidays
This sharp gain is a clear reflection of global confidence, with U.S., Japanese, and South Korean indices all posting strong gains, helping GIFT Nifty anticipate India’s market direction.
Why GIFT Nifty Is Rallying Today
- Global Equity Surge: Nasdaq +2.06% on April 11; Asian markets (Nikkei, KOSPI, ASX) also sharply up
- Trade Tension Relief: U.S. has delayed some key tariffs on tech imports, calming global nerves
- Positive Futures Cues: Dow and Nasdaq futures are in the green, lifting broader sentiment
- No Negative Domestic Headlines: Absence of India-specific concerns during the holiday supports a gap-up expectation
What This Means for April 15 (Tuesday’s) Nifty Opening
Given GIFT Nifty’s current level:
- Expected Nifty 50 Opening (April 15): Around 23,150–23,200 range
- Bias: Bullish
- Possible Intraday Target: 23,250–23,300
- Support Zone: 22,950 – 23,000
This projected move aligns with Nifty’s April 11 closing surge, when the index ended above 22,950 after strong buying in IT, auto, and banking stocks.
Key Stocks Likely to React on April 15
- TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech: Nasdaq-led IT rally may trigger gap-up moves
- ICICI Bank, SBI, Axis Bank: Strong banking setup as yields soften globally
- Reliance Industries: Eyes on global crude trends; positive bias likely
- Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors: Could see follow-through buying on easing commodity pressure
Broader Market Outlook
- Sensex Projection: Likely to open 350–450 points higher on April 15
- Midcaps & Smallcaps: Expected to outperform, riding on fresh inflows
- FII/DII Watch: FIIs may resume strong buying after previous week’s volatility
With GIFT Nifty Futures climbing over 166 points in early trade on April 14, even as Indian markets observe a public holiday, the outlook for Tuesday’s session is decidedly bullish. Backed by global momentum and a tech-led rally on Wall Street, the Nifty 50 is set for a strong start to the shortened trading week.
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