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SGX Nifty is a key offshore derivative of India’s CNX Nifty, traded on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). It allows global investors, including FIIs, to track and trade Nifty Futures without direct exposure to Indian markets. As a futures-based instrument, SGX Nifty provides an efficient gateway to India’s stock market for international traders.
SGX Nifty trades for 21 hours daily, from 6:30 AM to 3:40 PM and 4:35 PM to 2:45 AM. This long trading window overlaps with markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, allowing global investors to react to economic trends. It also helps traders plan hedging strategies with real-time market data.
SGX Nifty helps predict the Indian stock market’s opening trend as it moves in line with NSE Nifty. Since the Singapore market opens about two hours earlier, it provides an early indication of market sentiment. Both countries share economic ties, making SGX Nifty a useful tool for traders and financial institutions to anticipate Nifty movements and give trading recommendations before the Indian market opens.
Indian traders start their day by checking SGX Nifty, as it trades before the Indian market opens. Its live movement gives an early indication of Nifty’s likely trend. Traders then analyse expert views on TV, consult financial advisors, or receive updates via calls, online platforms, and SMS alerts for further insights.
You can also check Market Prediction and share price analysis on Equitypandit. We are showing the current data for SGX Nifty, however, with the change to GIFT Nifty, get the latest data here, from the Indian market.
Investors use SGX Nifty to hedge risks, trade Nifty futures, and get early signals on NSE Nifty’s movement. Its long trading hours make it useful for global traders.
SGX Nifty is cash-settled, meaning traders don’t get actual shares. Instead, they settle the difference between the contract price and the closing price.
Yes, SGX Nifty moves before NSE opens, giving an early idea of market trends. Indian traders check it to predict how Nifty might perform.
No, only institutional investors and foreign traders can access SGX Nifty. Retail investors in India cannot trade it directly.