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GIFT Nifty Tumbles 1.24%: Global Cues Signal Sharp Gap-Down for Indian Markets
Derivatives Index Slumps 288 Points to 22,845 as Geopolitical Tensions and FII Outflows Weigh on Sentiment
In a late-session slide on March 20, 2026, the GIFT Nifty—the primary lead indicator for the Indian stock market—fell sharply by 1.24%, closing provisionally at 22,845.50. The 288-point drop in the offshore derivative contracts signals an intense wave of selling pressure that is likely to greet domestic investors when the NSE and BSE reopen.
The decline marks a stark reversal from Friday's brief domestic recovery and reflects a growing anxiety across global financial hubs.
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