GIFT Nifty Records $23.48 Billion Single-Day Turnover, 457,989 Contracts Mark Highest-Ever Trading Volume

GIFT Nifty Achieves Highest-Ever Single-Day Trading Volume

The GIFT Nifty index has set a new milestone by recording its highest-ever single-day trading volume, with a total of 457,989 contracts traded in one session. This figure translates to a staggering turnover of $23.48 billion (around Rs 2.13 lakh crore), surpassing the previous record of $22.88 billion set on January 23, 2024.

Strong Growth Since 2023 Launch

Trading activity has grown rapidly since the full-scale launch of GIFT Nifty operations on July 3, 2023 at NSE International Exchange (NSE IX). Since launch, GIFT Nifty has recorded more than 60.05 million contracts in cumulative trading volume, with a total turnover of over $2.76 trillion.

Market Experts Weigh In

According to market experts, this steady rise shows that GIFT Nifty is becoming an important global benchmark linked to India’s stock market growth.

NSE IX: Dominant Position in GIFT IFSC

• NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) was set up at GIFT City on June 5, 2017.
• It is recognised by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
• The exchange holds a market share of over 99.6 per cent in GIFT IFSC.

NSE IX Products and Services

• Index derivatives
• Single stock derivatives
• Currency derivatives
• Depository receipts
• Global stocks
• Listing of equity shares
• REITs
• InvITs
• Debt securities
• ESG bonds

The latest achievement highlights the fast-growing importance of GIFT Nifty in global trading. In fact, GIFT Nifty had also set a record monthly turnover of $106.22 billion in October last year, with 2.11 million contracts traded.

Previous records include a monthly turnover of $102.35 billion in May 2025. The strong growth and increasing global interest in India-linked equity derivatives traded at GIFT City are clear indicators of the exchange's rising prominence.

The steady rise of GIFT Nifty is expected to continue, with market experts predicting further growth in the coming months.

Key Takeaways:

• GIFT Nifty achieved a new milestone with 457,989 contracts traded in one session.
• The total turnover was $23.48 billion (around Rs 2.13 lakh crore).
• GIFT Nifty has recorded over 60.05 million contracts in cumulative trading volume since launch.
• The total turnover has crossed $2.76 trillion.
• NSE IX holds a market share of over 99.6 per cent in GIFT IFSC.
• GIFT Nifty is becoming an important global benchmark linked to India’s stock market growth.