GIFT City, India – June 1, 2025:
GIFT Nifty has reached a historic milestone, recording its highest-ever monthly turnover of $102.35 billion (₹8,75,098 crore) with 2.10 million contracts traded in May 2025. This surpasses the previous record of $100.93 billion set just a month earlier in April, reinforcing GIFT Nifty’s growing relevance in the global financial landscape.
This all-time high highlights GIFT Nifty’s emergence as a robust benchmark for India’s economic growth. In a statement, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) expressed appreciation for the strong market participation:
“This milestone reflects the growing global interest and trust in GIFT Nifty as a benchmark for India’s growth story. We are grateful to all participants for their continued support.”
GIFT Nifty trading has surged since the launch of full-scale operations on July 3, 2023. As of May 2025, the platform has clocked a cumulative volume of over 43.28 million contracts and a total cumulative turnover of $1.93 trillion.
The contracts are traded on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX), a global multi-asset exchange established at GIFT City on June 5, 2017. NSE IX is regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and currently commands a dominant market share of over 99% within the GIFT IFSC.
NSE IX offers a diverse portfolio, including Indian Single Stock Derivatives, Index Derivatives, Currency Derivatives, Depository Receipts, and Global Stocks, making it a comprehensive destination for global investors.
In parallel, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has also reached a notable achievement, becoming India’s largest unlisted company with over 100,000 shareholders. For the financial year ending March 31, 2025 (FY25), NSE reported a 17% year-on-year growth in consolidated total income, reaching ₹19,177 crore.
With continuous milestones and growing global interest, GIFT Nifty is solidifying its position as a gateway to India’s equity market for international investors.