Where is GIFT Nifty traded?
GIFT Nifty is traded on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, Gujarat. GIFT City is India's first and only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). It provides tax incentives and a liberal regulatory framework for global investors to invest in India.
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What is the difference between Nifty 50 and GIFT Nifty?
Nifty 50 is traded on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India and is subject to domestic regulations and taxes. GIFT Nifty is a futures contract traded on NSE IFSC at GIFT City, operating under a separate regulatory framework with tax exemptions ...
What are the trading hours for GIFT Nifty?
GIFT Nifty is traded in two trading sessions - Session 1: 6:30 AM to 3:40 PM IST and Session 2: 4:35 PM to 2:45 AM IST the following morning.
Is GIFT Nifty tax-free?
For non-resident investors, capital gains from GIFT Nifty trades are exempt from tax in India. Besides, there is no Securities Transaction Tax (STT).
How does GIFT Nifty impact Nifty 50?
GIFT Nifty ia futures contract based on the Nifty 50 index. Hence it closely mirrors its price movements during Indian market hours. Foreign investors can react to global news outside Indian market hours by trading on GIFT Nifty.
Who can trade in GIFT Nifty?
GIFT Nifty is primarily targeted at Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIs) and Institutional investors.