NSE Sees 22% Rise in Total Income, Posts 8% Increase in Q4 Profit

National Stock Exchange Sees 8% Rise in Profit for Q4 FY26

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) reported an 8% rise in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 2,871 crore for the March quarter. This increase is driven by higher transaction volumes across various segments. The exchange's consolidated PAT for the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal (Q4 FY25) stood at Rs 2,650 crore.

The exchange's total income during the quarter increased by 22% to Rs 5,360 crore compared to Rs 4,397 crore in the year-ago period. This reflects strong growth in trading activity, particularly in the equity derivatives segment. On a sequential basis, net profit rose 19% from Rs 2,409 crore in Q3 FY26, while income climbed 22% quarter-on-quarter.

Key Financial Highlights for Q4 FY26

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Total expenditure in Q4 FY26 rose 20% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 1,486 crore, largely due to a year-end CSR provision of Rs 223 crore compared to Rs 5 crore in the preceding quarter. The exchange also recognised a provision of Rs 84 crore towards settlement applications related to the colocation and dark fibre matters.

For the full financial year FY26, NSE reported a 15% decline in PAT to Rs 10,302 crore against Rs 12,188 crore in FY25. The total income for the year stood at Rs 18,713 crore, marginally lower than Rs 19,177 crore in the previous fiscal. Revenue from transaction charges surged 39% year-on-year in the March quarter, supported by a sharp increase in volumes across equity cash and derivatives segments.

NSE's contribution to the exchequer during FY26 stood at Rs 59,186 crore. The board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 35 per share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval. This includes a special one-time dividend of Rs 10 per equity share.

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