The commodity exchange operator benefited from a surge in trading activities that substantially outpaced the growth in operating overheads during the period. While total expenses rose 40.5% to Rs 211.36 crore, consolidated operational revenue surged to Rs 799.66 crore from Rs 374.23 crore a year ago. Operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation expanded by 151% to reach Rs 611.24 crore. Consequently, equity markets responded positively, driving the stock to hit a new 52-week peak.
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Standalone net profit after tax climbed 159% to reach Rs 405.35 crore during the second q…: Standalone net profit after tax climbed 159% to reach Rs 405.35 crore during the second quarter.
The company's market valuation advanced to approximately Rs 89,068 crore on the back of s…: The company's market valuation advanced to approximately Rs 89,068 crore on the back of strong equity gains in 2026.
Operating revenue more than doubled across both consolidated and standalone metrics relat…: Operating revenue more than doubled across both consolidated and standalone metrics relative to the prior-year period.
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The exchange's revenue from operations surged 114% YoY to Rs 799.66 crore from Rs 374.23 crore in the year-ago quarter, according to its regulatory filing.
On the expenses front, total expenses rose 40.5% YoY to Rs 211.36 crore during the quarter under review, compared with Rs 150.41 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) jumped 151% YoY to Rs 611.24 crore, compared with Rs 243.63 crore in the year-ago period. EBITDA margin also expanded to 76.4% from 65.1% a year earlier.
On a standalone basis, net profit after tax (PAT) jumped 159% YoY to Rs 405.35 crore in Q2FY26, compared with Rs 156.43 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. Revenue from operations rose 118% YoY to Rs 765.61 crore in the quarter under review, from Rs 351.61 crore in the year-ago period.
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