NSE's Q2 profit jumps 23% to Rs 2,578 crore in first earnings show post-listing

The consolidated revenue from transaction charges for Q2FY27 increased by 9% to Rs 3,035 crore as against Rs 2,789 crore for Q2FY26; driven by higher volumes in cash markets and equity options segments. The cash market trading segment in Q2FY27 recorded an Average Daily Traded Volume (ADTV) of ₹ 1.18 lakh crore, up by 24% YoY. The ADTV for equity options (premium value) increased by 3% YoY to Rs 47,977 crore, while ADTV for equity futures segment in Q2FY27 stood at Rs 1.25 lakh crore.

Revenue from data connectivity charges stood at Rs 267 crore; revenue from operating investment income increased by 9% YoY to Rs 237 crore, from Rs 217 crore in Q2FY26; revenue from data feed and terminal services increased by 43% YoY to Rs 165 crore, from Rs 115 crore in Q2FY26; and revenue from listing services increased by 70% YoY to Rs 150 crore, from Rs 88 crore in Q2FY26. On a consolidated basis, total expenditure for Q2FY27 reduced by 51% YoY to Rs 1,161 crore as against Rs 2,354 crore for Q2FY26.

During the corresponding quarter of previous fiscal year, NSE had recognised a provision of ₹ 1,297 crore, towards the SEBI settlement fees related to colocation and dark fibre matters. On a consolidated basis, operating EBITDA for Q2FY27 increased by 107% YoY to Rs 3,079 crore with EBITDA margin at 76%. Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director & CEO, NSE said, “Q2FY27 was a momentous quarter for us as we successfully completed the listing of one of the world's largest and most technologically advanced market infrastructure institutions."

Chauhan added, "The listing milestone marked an important phase in our evolution, reflecting our continued commitment to the highest standards of governance, transparency and value creation; as we continue to drive innovation and deepen India's capital market ecosystem.”