Synopsis: The shares of this exchange platform company were in the news today as it soared more than 6 percent following the company’s announcement of its Q2 result which highlighted the company’s Net profit growth at 61 percent along with growth in multiple areas.
The shares of this company, which is the world’s fastest stock exchange, that co-facilitates a market for trading in equity, currencies, debt instruments, derivatives, and mutual funds, were in the spotlight today as the company declared its robust Q2 results.
With a market cap of Rs 1,13,392 crore, the shares of BSE Ltd soared 6.5 percent in today’s trading session and reached a high of Rs 2,818 when compared to its previous day closing price of Rs 2,644.20, the shares have given a return of 4,980 percent over the last 5 years.
Q2 FY26 Result highlights.
The Revenue from operation for the company stood at Rs 1,068.39 crore when compared to Rs 740.73 crore in Q2 FY25 , growing by about 44.23 percent YoY basis and on QoQ basis increasing by 11.52 percent from Rs 957.95 crore in Q1 FY26.
The PAT grew by about 61 percent YoY basis when you compare the Q2 FY26 profit at Rs 557.02 crore to Rs 345.77 crore in Q2 FY25 and on QoQ basis has increased 3.5 percent from Rs 538.17 crore in Q1 FY26.
Goldman Sachs kept a ‘Neutral’ rating on BSE with a target price of Rs 2,460, after the company delivered a steady Q2 performance. Earnings per share stood at Rs 13.6, slightly above expectations.From September 2025, BSE started contributing 5 percent of its transaction revenue to the Settlement Guarantee Fund, amounting to Rs 100 million this quarter.
However, Brokerage firm Jefferies maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on BSE with a price target of Rs 2,930, considering strong index derivative volumes and revenue growth that offset weakness in the cash segment.
About the company and others
BSE Limited is one of India’s top exchange groups, offering a transparent platform for trading various financial instruments like equity, debt, derivatives, and mutual funds, established in 1875, it is now the world’s fastest exchange, operating at an impressive speed of 6 microseconds.
It continues to reinforce its position as one of India’s strongest and most trusted stock exchanges, with a massive market capitalization of USD 5.27 trillion and a rapidly expanding base of over 223 million investors. With a record single-day derivatives turnover of Rs 723 trillion and an average daily equity turnover of Rs 75,837 million, the exchange saw robust market activity.
With 48 mutual funds, more than 81,000 distributors, and the ability to facilitate the mobilisation of Rs 15.21 trillion in funds across 383.9 million orders, it also plays a significant role in the mutual fund ecosystem. With a reach extending to 721 cities and more than 1,200 members, BSE continues to connect investors across India.
Financially, the exchange had a strong H1 FY26, posting revenue of Rs 21,840 million, EBITDA of Rs 10,833 million, and maintaining a healthy net margin of 50 percent, showcasing its efficiency, scale, and leadership in the market.
Written by Leon Mendonca.
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