How Did BSE Achieve a 61% Surge in Q2 Profit to Rs 558 Crore?
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Key Takeaways
- 61% profit increase to Rs 558 crore in Q2 FY26.
- Operational revenue rose 44% to Rs 1,068.39 crore.
- 78% year-on-year EBITDA growth to Rs 691 crore.
- Strong performance in trading and corporate services.
- Positive stock market reaction post-results.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (NationPress) BSE Ltd announced a remarkable 61% increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 558.02 crore for the second quarter of the current fiscal year (Q2 FY26). In the same period last year, the company reported a profit of Rs 346.47 crore.
The exchange's operational revenue for this quarter soared 44% to Rs 1,068.39 crore, up from Rs 740.73 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. This growth was fueled by an increase in transaction income and robust performance across trading and corporate services.
Comparing sequentially, BSE’s profit after tax rose 3.5% from Rs 539 crore in the April–June quarter (Q1FY26), while revenue increased 12% from Rs 957.95 crore.
The company identified its primary growth contributors during this quarter as its trading segments, mutual fund platform, and corporate services.
BSE’s EBITDA witnessed an impressive 78% year-on-year growth, hitting Rs 691 crore, with the EBITDA margin improving to 64.7% from 52.4% in Q2FY25.
On the day following the announcement of its quarterly results, BSE Ltd’s shares closed 0.68% higher at Rs 2,643.10 on the NSE.
Additionally, due to purchases in the FMCG, auto, metal, and IT sectors, the domestic equity indices concluded Tuesday's trading session positively for the second consecutive day. Global positive signals, including the US Senate passing a bill to conclude the longest federal shutdown in history, further supported the market rally.
The trading session ended with the Sensex gaining 335.97 points, or 0.40%, reaching 83,871.32. The 30-share index opened higher at 83,671.52 compared to the previous session's closing of 83,535.35 and climbed further to an intraday high of 83,936.47, driven by consistent buying in IT and auto stocks.
Nifty finished at 25,694.95, marking an increase of 120 points or 0.47%.