GIFT Nifty Sets New Open Interest Record
GIFT Nifty, a key global derivatives trading platform, reached an unprecedented milestone on June 25, 2026. The platform logged an all-time high Open Interest (OI) of 446,150 contracts, representing a staggering value of $21.56 billion (equivalent to Rs 2,03,655 crore).
This achievement surpasses the previous record set on October 24, 2025, which stood at $21.23 billion with 410,100 contracts. The continuous growth underscores GIFT Nifty's increasing prominence in the international financial landscape.
Growing Global Participation and Confidence
The surge in open interest signifies a robust increase in participation from both domestic and international market participants. This trend highlights a growing confidence among global investors who view GIFT Nifty as a preferred avenue for trading Indian equity derivatives.
Since commencing full-scale operations on July 3, 2023, trading activity on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has expanded significantly. As of June 25, 2026, the platform has recorded cumulative trading volumes exceeding 69.56 million contracts, with total cumulative turnover surpassing $3.21 trillion.
Understanding GIFT Nifty's Role
GIFT Nifty is a US dollar-denominated futures contract based on India's benchmark Nifty 50 index. It is traded on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX), located within GIFT City, Gujarat. The contract provides international investors with an efficient mechanism to gain exposure to Indian equities without directly engaging with domestic exchanges.
The steady rise in trading volumes and open interest firmly establishes GIFT Nifty as a critical component of the global financial market, facilitating access to India's dynamic economic growth through the GIFT City ecosystem.