MCX Share Price Rises 4%; PAT Surges 151% YoY in Q3FY26 Results

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, reporting exceptional growth across revenue, profitability, and trading activity, supported by higher market participation and product expansion.

Q3FY26 Financial Performance

MCX reported total revenue of ₹697 crore in Q3FY26, marking a 115% year-on-year increase. Revenue from operations stood at ₹666 crore, registering a robust growth of 121% compared to the same quarter last year. EBITDA for the quarter surged to ₹527 crore, reflecting a strong 144% YoY growth, highlighting operating leverage amid higher volumes. Profit after tax came in at ₹401 crore, up 151% YoY, underlining the sharp improvement in earnings momentum.

Trading Activity and Market Volumes

The exchange witnessed a significant rise in trading activity during the quarter. Average Daily Turnover (ADT) for futures and options increased sharply to ₹7,50,136 crore, compared to ₹2,31,821 crore in Q3FY25, representing a 224% YoY jump. This surge reflects increased participation across commodity derivatives, particularly in bullion contracts.

Segment-wise Performance and Product Expansion

The bullion segment continued to dominate trading volumes, with its share in ADT rising to 69% on a quarter-on-quarter basis. This growth was supported by the launch of new contract variants such as Gold Mini and Gold Ten Futures. Additionally, MCX introduced monthly options contracts on the MCX iCOMDEX Bullion Index, MCX BULLDEX, covering both gold and silver, effective October 2025, further expanding product offerings.

9M FY26 Performance Overview

For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, MCX reported revenue from operations of ₹1,413 crore, a growth of 72% YoY. EBITDA increased 87% YoY to ₹1,071 crore, while PAT rose 89% YoY to ₹802 crore, reflecting sustained performance across periods.

Commenting on the financial results, Ms. Praveena Rai, Managing Director & CEO, MCX said, “It gives me great pleasure to share our results for Q3 of FY 2026. This quarter’s results underscore our continued momentum and deepening participation across segments. Guided by the highest level of governance and compliance, we are enhancing product breadth and operational readiness for growth, delivering value to hedgers, investors and members while shaping the future of commodity derivatives”

MCX Share Price Performance

On January 27, 2026, MCX share price (NSE: MCX) opened at ₹2,385.00, up from its previous close of ₹2,282.00. At 9:39 AM, the share price of MCX was trading at ₹2,386.00, up by 4.56% on the NSE.

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Conclusion

MCX delivered a standout performance in Q3FY26, driven by strong trading volumes, product innovation, and improved operating efficiency. The continued growth in derivatives activity and expanding product suite position the exchange well for sustained momentum going ahead.

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