Despite delivering strong financial results for Q4 FY25, including a 54% jump in net profit and a 60% revenue surge, Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) saw its stock price decline over 6% in intraday trade on May 9, 2025.
MCX reported a consolidated net profit of ₹135 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 up 54% from ₹88 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations stood at ₹291 crore, marking a 61% rise year-on-year. Total income, including other income of ₹29 crore, reached ₹320.49 crore.
The EBITDA margin stood at 59%, while the PAT margin was 42%, indicating operational efficiency. EBITDA grew substantially compared to the previous year’s figures.
For the full fiscal year FY25, total income rose 59% to ₹1,208.86 crore. EBITDA surged 445% to ₹761.51 crore from ₹139.70 crore in FY24, and net profit soared by 574% to ₹560.04 crore, compared to ₹83.11 crore the year before. These results highlight a strong operational performance across the board.
The exchange achieved its highest-ever average daily turnover (ADT) at ₹2.19 lakh crore, doubling from ₹1.08 lakh crore last year. Futures and options combined client count also increased by 39% to 12.96 lakh. The ADT of options alone jumped 115% to ₹1.91 lakh crore, while premium ADT climbed to ₹3,130.59 crore.
Physical deliveries were notable, including 7.08 metric tonnes of gold and 663.27 metric tonnes of silver.
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While MCX’s operational and financial performance remains strong, the stock's decline by over 6% suggests cautious investor sentiment, possibly influenced by valuation concerns or broader market conditions. With robust growth in trading volumes and a healthy dividend payout, MCX continues to cement its leadership in the commodity exchange segment.
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Published on: May 9, 2025, 1:05 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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