GIFT Nifty has achieved its highest-ever open interest, underscoring growing participation from global investors in India's offshore derivatives market.
On June 25, 2026, GIFT Nifty recorded an all-time high open interest of 446,150 contracts, valued at US$21.56 billion (around Rs 2.04 lakh crore). The latest milestone surpassed the previous record of 410,100 contracts with an open interest of US$21.23 billion, set on October 24, 2025.
The record open interest reflects rising participation by international investors and continued confidence in GIFT Nifty as a preferred offshore trading platform for Indian equity derivatives.
Trading activity on NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has expanded rapidly since GIFT Nifty commenced full-scale operations on July 3, 2023. Since then, the platform has recorded a cumulative trading volume of more than 69.56 million contracts, with total cumulative turnover exceeding US$3.21 trillion as of June 25, 2026.
"We are glad to witness the success of GIFT Nifty and express our sincere gratitude to all the participants for their overwhelming support and making GIFT Nifty a successful contract," the exchange said in a statement.
NSE IX, the international multi-asset exchange based at GIFT City, currently commands over 99.6% market share within the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).
Besides GIFT Nifty, the exchange offers trading in Indian single-stock derivatives, index derivatives, currency derivatives, depository receipts and global stocks.
It also facilitates listings of equity shares, SPACs, REITs, InvITs, debt securities and ESG debt instruments under the regulatory framework of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
The exchange has also secured regulatory exemptions from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and relief from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), enabling eligible U.S. investors to participate in derivatives listed on NSE IX.
NSE International Exchange holds a market share of over 99.6%, highlighting extensive leadership in GIFT IFSC.
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