National Stock Exchange Q1 Financial Highlights

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 14% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 2,924 crore for the April–June quarter of FY26. Despite a slight 3% dip in total income to Rs 4,798 crore from Rs 4,950 crore in the previous year, the exchange demonstrates robust financial health.

Financial Performance and Contributions

Excluding gains from the sale of investments and other one-time incomes, NSE's normalized consolidated profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 3,683 crore. The exchange also reported a significant 31% reduction in total expenditure to Rs 1,053 crore year-on-year.

Notably, NSE contributed a whopping Rs 14,331 crore to the government exchequer during the quarter. This includes substantial amounts from securities transaction tax, commodity transaction tax, stamp duty, and other fees, highlighting its pivotal role in the nation's economy.

Market Segments and Standalone Performance

Of the total STT/CTT collection, the cash market accounted for 54%, with equity derivatives making up the remaining 46%. On a standalone basis, NSE posted a net profit of Rs 2,409 crore and total income of Rs 4,243 crore for Q1 FY26.