India’s oldest stock exchange, BSE Limited, reported a robust set of earnings for the March quarter of FY26, driven by a sharp rise in transaction charges and higher market activity.
The company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹797 crore in Q4FY26, marking a 61% year-on-year (YoY) increase from ₹494 crore reported in the corresponding quarter last year. On a sequential basis, profit after tax (PAT) rose 32% from ₹602 crore in Q3FY26.
Revenue from operations surged 85% YoY to ₹1,564 crore against ₹847 crore in the year-ago quarter. Compared to the October-December quarter, revenue grew 26% from ₹1,244 crore.
A major contributor to the strong quarterly performance was the sharp rise in transaction charges. Revenue from this segment stood at ₹1,311 crore in Q4FY26, registering a 114% YoY jump and a 38% sequential increase.
However, some segments witnessed pressure during the quarter. Treasury income declined 6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 9% YoY to ₹40 crore. Revenue from listing services also fell 24% QoQ and 5% YoY to ₹119 crore.
Meanwhile, total expenses rose to ₹557 crore during the quarter, up 42% YoY and 9% QoQ, primarily due to higher technology spending, regulatory contributions, employee benefits, and clearing & settlement expenses.
The board of BSE Limited declared a final dividend of ₹10 per equity share for FY26. The company fixed July 10, 2026, as the record date, while the dividend payment is expected to be completed on or before September 17, 2026.
For the full financial year FY26, BSE reported consolidated revenue of ₹5,148 crore and EBITDA of ₹3,393 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 48%.
The exchange’s registered investor base stood at 24.8 crore, while the equity cash segment average daily turnover (ADTO) came in at ₹7,950 crore during the year.
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BSE ended FY26 on a strong note, supported by rising trading volumes and significant growth in transaction-related income. The sharp improvement in profitability, along with the dividend announcement, reflects the exchange’s strengthening market position amid growing retail participation and capital market activity in India.
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Published on: May 7, 2026, 6:27 PM IST
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