The NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) in has significantly extended its trading hours, now operating for nearly 24 hours a day, a move aimed at establishing GIFT City as a global financial hub.
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2015
GIFT City Becomes Operational
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City () began operations, envisioned as India's first smart city and international financial services center to attract foreign capital.
2017
NSE IX and India INX Launched
NSE IX and India INX (now NSE IX) were launched in to facilitate trading in a range of financial products, including derivatives, outside the domestic regulatory regime.
July 2020
Direct Listing of Indian Companies in GIFT City
The government announced plans to allow direct listing of Indian companies on exchanges in , further bolstering its appeal as a global financial hub.
May 2023
RBI Permits Overseas Offices in GIFT City
The RBI allowed domestic banks to set up international banking units (IBUs) in , easing regulations for financial institutions to operate from the special economic zone.
November 2, 2026
24-Hour Trading Implemented
NSE IX formally implemented its extended trading hours, starting from 3:15 AM IST, to offer nearly 24-hour trading for derivative products.
Today
The NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) in GIFT City extended its trading hours to nearly 24 hours a day.
What happens next?
NSE IX will monitor trading volumes and liquidity, potentially introducing more global products and attracting additional financial firms to GIFT City.
The NSE International Exchange (NSE IX), located in Gujarat's GIFT City, has dramatically expanded its trading window to operate for almost **24 hours a day**, effective November 2, 2026. This extended timing, with trading now starting at **3:15 AM IST**, applies to various derivatives contracts, including those based on the Nifty index. The strategic decision is designed to attract greater foreign capital, enhance liquidity, and directly compete with established global financial centers such as Dubai and Singapore. By offering extended trading, NSE IX aims to cater to a wider range of international investors and align its operations with global market cycles, solidifying GIFT City's position as an emerging international financial services hub.
💭 If you're wondering…
GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) is a special economic zone in Gujarat, India, designed to be a global financial and IT services hub with world-class infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.
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