BSE Limited announced its BSE Q1 FY26 Results, posting a significant YoY growth in profitability on both standalone and consolidated bases.
Quick Summary:
- Consolidated Net Profit: ₹538 Cr (+104% YoY)
- Standalone Net Profit: ₹468 Cr (+170% YoY)
- Revenue Growth > 50% YoY
- India INX gets ₹55 Cr growth capital
- EPS nearly doubled post bonus shares
Full Article: BSE Limited, India’s premier stock exchange, has posted a stellar financial performance for the first quarter of FY26. The company’s consolidated net profit more than doubled to ₹538 crore, up from ₹264 crore in the same quarter last year, backed by strong revenue growth and gains from a strategic divestment.
Consolidated Financial Performance (Q1 FY26)
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Total Income: ₹1,044 crore (up 56% YoY)
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Net Profit: ₹538 crore (up 104% YoY)
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EPS (after bonus adjustment): ₹13.09
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Comprehensive Income: ₹537 crore
The consolidated results include a one-time gain of ₹14.4 crore from the sale of BSE Institute Limited, recorded under discontinued operations.
Standalone Financial Performance (Q1 FY26)
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Total Income: ₹948 crore (up 72% YoY)
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Net Profit: ₹468 crore (up 170% YoY)
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EPS (after exceptional item): ₹11.37
The standalone results also reflect a ₹15.9 crore exceptional gain from the divestment of BSE Institute Limited.
Bonus Shares and Share Capital Update
In May 2025, BSE issued 27.46 crore bonus equity shares in a 2:1 ratio. The paid-up equity share capital increased to ₹81.34 crore, comprising 40.61 crore shares of ₹2 each. All EPS figures have been adjusted accordingly.
Strategic Investment in India INX
The Board of Directors has approved an infusion of ₹55 crore into India International Exchange (IFSC) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary. This investment aims to bolster the subsidiary’s growth trajectory and international trading infrastructure.
Divestment Gain: Sale of BSE Institute Limited
During the quarter, BSE completed the divestment of its wholly owned subsidiary, BSE Institute Limited, resulting in:
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Standalone exceptional gain of ₹15.90 Cr
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Consolidated gain of ₹14.40 Cr
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Related tax expenses on the gain were ₹2.49 Cr (standalone) and ₹2.51 Cr (consolidated)
This transaction contributed to a sharp rise in bottom-line growth during the quarter.
Management Commentary
Commenting on the results, Sundararaman Ramamurthy, Managing Director & CEO of BSE Limited, said that the company’s highest-ever quarterly profit reflects strategic clarity, improved operational efficiency, and sustained investments in technology and product innovation. He added that with a stronger capital base and accelerating growth momentum, BSE remains committed to advancing India’s capital markets and strengthening its global positioning.