National Stock Exchange (NSE) has released its investor presentation for the second quarter and first half of FY27. The document details the company’s financial highlights, market positioning across various products, and its operational performance. Key figures showcase robust growth in market share for several segments, including Equity Derivatives and Currency Derivatives, alongside significant contributions to the exchequer.
NSE Unveils Q2 and H1 FY27 Investor Presentation
National Stock Exchange (NSE) has published its investor presentation for the period ending September 30, 2026, covering the second quarter (Q2) and the first half (H1) of the financial year 2027 (FY27). This comprehensive document provides insights into the company’s strategic initiatives, market leadership, and financial performance.
Market Leadership and Growth
The presentation highlights NSE’s dominant market position across various asset classes. Notably, it holds an approximate 100% market share in Equity Futures and Currency Derivatives. The exchange also demonstrates strong performance in Cash Market (93% market share) and Equity Options (68% market share). NSE’s commitment to innovation is evident in its expansion of offerings, including a growing mutual fund platform and a deepening debt market ecosystem.
Financial Highlights
Consolidated financial results show a Total Income of ₹4,554 crore for Q2 FY27 and ₹9,807 crore for H1 FY27. Operating EBITDA stood at ₹3,079 crore for Q2 FY27, with an Operating EBITDA Margin of 76%. For H1 FY27, Operating EBITDA was ₹6,674 crore, with a margin of 77%. Profit After Tax for Q2 FY27 was ₹2,578 crore, and for H1 FY27, it was ₹5,698 crore.
Standalone financial highlights also reflect strong operational metrics, with Profit After Tax reported at ₹2,164 crore for Q2 FY27 and ₹4,798 crore for H1 FY27. The company continues to maintain a well-capitalized balance sheet, with adequate funds for its Core Settlement Guarantee Fund and Investor Protection Fund Trust.
Contribution to Exchequer
NSE’s significant contribution to the national exchequer is underscored, with a Total Contribution of ₹41,234 crore, comprising ₹34,788 crore in Securities/Commodities Transaction Tax, ₹4,056 crore in Income Tax and GST, and ₹1,926 crore in Stamp Duty. SEBI fees amounted to ₹464 crore.
Technological Infrastructure
The presentation also emphasizes NSE’s scalable, resilient, and technology-led market infrastructure. This includes ~60 PB of Enterprise Capacity Storage, over 14,000 servers, and 7 Data Centers. The exchange’s technology efficiency is demonstrated by its ability to process 2,189 crore Peak Order Messages in a single day and achieve order acknowledgement response times in nanoseconds.
Source: BSE
