BSE Q4 FY26 profit jumps 61% to ₹795 crore, revenue surges 85%
Synopsis
BSE Limited's Q4 FY26 net profit surged 61% to ₹795 crore while full-year profit jumped 88% to ₹2,487 crore — a standout performance driven by a doubling of derivatives volumes and a rapidly expanding mutual fund platform. The exchange's stock hit an all-time high of ₹3,985, outpacing the Nifty50 by nearly 57 percentage points in 2026.
Key Takeaways
BSE Limited reported Q4 FY26 net profit of ₹795 crore , up 61% year-on-year from ₹494 crore .
Full-year FY26 net profit jumped 88% to ₹2,487 crore from ₹1,322 crore in FY25.
Q4 revenue from operations surged 85% to ₹1,564 crore .
Equity derivatives average daily notional turnover more than doubled to ₹245 trillion in Q4 from ₹112 trillion a year ago.
BSE StAR MF platform reached 281 million registered investors across 721 cities by end of FY26.
Board recommended a final dividend of ₹10 per share , payable on or before 17 September 2026 .
BSE Limited on 7 May 2026 reported a sharp rise in quarterly earnings, with consolidated net profit surging 61% year-on-year to ₹795 crore in the January–March quarter (Q4 FY26), up from ₹494 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations climbed 85% to ₹1,564 crore, compared to ₹847 crore a year ago, driven by broad-based growth across segments.
Full-Year Performance
The strong quarterly showing capped a standout fiscal year for the exchange. BSE's net profit for FY26 jumped 88% to ₹2,487 crore from ₹1,322 crore in FY25, according to its stock exchange filing. The results signal a sustained acceleration in the exchange's core business, well ahead of broader market trends.
Dividend and Key Financials
Riding on the strong financial performance, BSE's board recommended a final dividend of ₹10 per share, with 10 July fixed as the record date. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on or before 17 September 2026. The equity cash segment saw average daily turnover rise to ₹79,500 million in FY26, up from ₹77,666 million in FY25.
Derivatives Segment Doubles
The equity derivatives segment recorded a particularly significant jump. Average daily notional turnover rose to ₹245 trillion in the March quarter, compared to ₹210 trillion in the preceding quarter and more than doubling from ₹112 trillion in the year-ago period. This comes amid a broader surge in retail participation in India's derivatives markets, which regulators have been monitoring closely.
BSE StAR MF Expands Reach
The exchange's mutual fund platform, BSE StAR MF, continued to scale, ending FY26 with a network of over 83,000 distributors, 281 million registered investors, and more than 15,000 schemes across 721 cities. Revenue from the mutual fund business grew 24% in Q4 to ₹285 crore. Notably, BSE also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Post to distribute mutual funds, and launched new offerings including BSE StAR NPS and focused IT derivatives during the year.
Stock Performance
Shares of BSE have delivered strong returns in 2026, gaining over 50% and significantly outperforming the Nifty50, which has declined around 7% year-to-date. The stock ended 2.89% higher at ₹3,963 ahead of the earnings announcement and touched a fresh all-time high of ₹3,985 during the trading session. With derivatives volumes doubling and the mutual fund platform deepening its reach, the exchange appears well-positioned heading into FY27.
Point of View
Where retail participation in derivatives has exploded despite regulatory caution. The exchange's ability to double derivatives volumes while simultaneously scaling its mutual fund distribution network points to a diversification strategy that is clearly paying off. Yet the near-vertical rise in derivatives turnover warrants scrutiny: regulators have flagged retail losses in the segment, and BSE's revenue dependence on this volatile stream could become a vulnerability if policy tightens. The 50%-plus stock return in a year when the Nifty50 fell 7% suggests markets are pricing in sustained growth — a high bar to clear.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What were BSE Limited's Q4 FY26 results?
BSE Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹795 crore in Q4 FY26, up 61% year-on-year from ₹494 crore. Revenue from operations rose 85% to ₹1,564 crore in the same quarter.
How did BSE perform for the full year FY26?
BSE's full-year FY26 net profit jumped 88% to ₹2,487 crore, compared to ₹1,322 crore in FY25. The strong performance was driven by growth in derivatives, mutual funds, and equity cash segments.
What dividend has BSE declared for FY26?
BSE's board recommended a final dividend of ₹10 per share for FY26. The record date is 10 July 2026, and the dividend is scheduled to be paid on or before 17 September 2026.
How has BSE's stock performed in 2026?
BSE shares have gained over 50% in 2026, significantly outperforming the Nifty50, which has declined around 7% year-to-date. The stock hit a fresh all-time high of ₹3,985 on 7 May 2026.
What is BSE StAR MF and how large is it?
BSE StAR MF is BSE's mutual fund distribution platform. By the end of FY26, it had over 83,000 distributors, 281 million registered investors, and more than 15,000 schemes across 721 cities. Mutual fund revenue grew 24% in Q4 to ₹285 crore.
