NSE Q3 Results: IPO-bound National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced its October-December quarter results for fiscal 2025-2026 (Q3FY26) on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, reporting a rise of 14.8 in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,409 crore, compared to Rs 2,098 crore in the preceding September quarter. The Mumbai-based stock exchange's revenue from operations in the third quarter of current fiscal rose 6.7% to Rs 3,925 crore, compared to Rs 3,677 crore in the preceding September quarter.
On the operating performance, NSE's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) during the December quarter rose to Rs 2,978 crore, compared to Rs 1,484 crore in the second quarter of FY26. NSE's margin expanded sharply to 76% compared to 40.4% in the September quarter. NSE's profit and margin rose despite a one-time cost impact of Rs 126 crore due to labour codes.
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NSE Q3 Results (Cons, QoQ)
- Net Profit down 14.8% to Rs 2,409 crore Vs Rs 2,098 crore
- Revenue drops 6.7% to Rs 3,925 crore Vs Rs 3,677 crore
- EBITDA up Rs 2,978 crore Vs Rs 1,484 crore
- Margin expans 75.9% Vs 40.4%
In Q3FY26, the cash market trading segment recorded an average daily traded volume (ADTVs) of Rs 99,023 crores (up by 3% QoQ). The ADTV for equity futures segment in Q3FY26 stood at Rs 1,51,744 crores (up by 8% QoQ); while the ADTV for equity options (premium value) stood at Rs 53,248 crores (up by 15% QoQ). NSE's total income for Q3FY26 stood at Rs 4,419 crore, compared to Rs 3,666 crore for Q2FY26.
According to NSE, the sequential growth is largely attributable to the subsidiary dividend received and increase in transaction revenue. The revenue from operations for Q3FY26 stood at Rs 3,522 crore, a sequential increase of 8%, due to an increase in trading volumes across the equity cash and derivatives segments.
During 9MFY26, NSE's contribution to the exchequer was Rs 41,842 crore which comprised STT/CTT of Rs 34,835 crore, stamp duty of Rs 2,472 crore, income tax of Rs 2,414 crore, GST of Rs 1,376 crore and SEBI fees of Rs 745 crore.
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