Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE: MCX) reported a 151% year-over-year increase in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, reaching ₹401.12 crore. The results were driven by a significant expansion in Average Daily Turnover (ADT), particularly within the options segment, which grew by 227% compared to the same period last year. Following the announcement, the company’s stock reached a 52-week high of ₹11,219 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Strong volume growth across bullion and energy segments drove a sharp earnings expansion for the Multi Commodity Exchange of India in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. Higher operating leverage and an increased EBITDA margin underpinned the performance as the exchange continues to dominate the domestic commodity derivatives market.
The primary driver of the quarter’s performance was the continued rapid adoption of commodity options and strong participation in bullion and energy contracts. Options ADT climbed to ₹665,665 crore, while futures ADT rose 202% to ₹84,471 crore. This growth was supported by a 61% year-over-year increase in the number of traded clients, which reached 11.1 lakh during the quarter.
Financial Highlights
Revenue and Income: Total consolidated income for Q3 FY26 rose 115% to ₹697.11 crore, up from ₹324.36 crore in the prior-year period. Operating income specifically grew 121% to reach ₹666 crore.
Margins and EBITDA: Consolidated EBITDA surged 144% to ₹526.65 crore. The EBITDA margin expanded to 76%, a notable increase from 67% in Q3 FY25, reflecting improved operational efficiency.
Nine-Month Context: For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, net profit stood at ₹801.78 crore, an 89% increase over the ₹424.58 crore recorded in the same period last year. Total income for the nine-month period reached ₹1,503.72 crore.
Expenditure: Total expenses for the quarter increased by 56% to ₹192.40 crore, largely due to higher contributions to statutory funds and regulatory fees, which rose 137% to ₹48.26 crore.
Outlook & Strategy
MCX management is focusing on product diversification and expanding institutional participation. Key initiatives include the introduction of electricity derivatives and the empanelment of domestic brands for “good delivery” in gold and lead. The exchange also aims to leverage regulatory changes allowing Mutual Funds, Portfolio Managers, and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to participate more broadly in non-agricultural commodity derivatives.
MCX maintains a dominant market position, commanding over 99% market share in the bullion, base metals, and energy segments in India. The broader Indian commodity derivatives market is experiencing rapid expansion, with options-led growth significantly increasing overall market value. As of December 31, 2025, the Core Settlement Guarantee Fund (SGF) stood at ₹1,293.24 crore, providing a robust risk management framework for the clearing corporation.