Mumbai, Feb 9 (NationPress) The BSE has announced a remarkable 174% increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 602 crore for the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2025-26. This is a significant rise from the Rs 220 crore reported in the same quarter last year.

The net profit margin for the stock exchange has dramatically expanded to 45%, up from 26%.

India's oldest stock exchange also achieved an all-time high quarterly revenue of Rs 1,334 crore in Q3 FY26, reflecting an impressive 61% year-on-year increase, as stated in a BSE report.

Consolidated Operating EBITDA, inclusive of Core SGF, saw a threefold increase year-on-year, totaling Rs 732 crore, with margins significantly rising to 59% from 31%, according to the announcement.

During Q3 FY26, BSE welcomed 99 new equity listings across both the main and SME boards, which collectively raised Rs 97,657 crore. The exchange also recorded a new high by trading 772 crore Equity Derivatives contracts, generating a substantial Rs 784 crore in revenue for the quarter.

In response to these results, MD and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy commented: "BSE's exceptional Q3 performance highlights the strength of our platforms and the market's confidence in BSE. With record SME listings, a growing activity in index derivatives, and the ongoing success of StAR MF, we are committed to accelerating innovation across all sectors. In the upcoming year, we will continue to focus on innovation, technological excellence, and market development as India's capital markets progress."

In FY26, BSE solidified its leadership position in India's capital markets, facilitating companies in mobilizing Rs 22.4 lakh crore across various segments including equity, debt, bonds, commercial papers, and mutual funds. Q3 FY26 stands out as one of the strongest quarters ever, with 39 companies raising a record Rs 95,272 crore, highlighting the resilience and growing preference for BSE's capital raising ecosystem. The healthy IPO pipeline since early 2025 further underscores the vibrancy of India's primary markets and BSE's status as a preferred listing venue for both mainboard and SME issuers, as noted in the BSE statement.

BSE's SME platform achieved a significant milestone with its 700th listing on February 1, 2026. The last 100 listings were accomplished in only 179 days, marking the fastest pace ever. Collectively, SMEs listed on BSE have raised Rs 14,735 crore and now hold a combined market capitalization of Rs 1.8 lakh crore.

In the trading sector, BSE maintained its strong performance. Cash market volumes reached Rs 7,645 crore in Q3 FY26, while Index Derivatives achieved a record average daily premium turnover of Rs 19,459 crore, fueled by the ongoing growth of the Sensex Index, as stated in the report.