Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) has announced its financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The company reported a substantial 98.6% year-over-year increase in total income for H1 FY27, reaching ₹1,603 crore. EBITDA grew by 121.3% to ₹1,206 crore, and profit after tax surged by 116.4% to ₹868 crore.
MCX Announces Strong H1 FY27 Financial Performance
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) has released its investor presentation for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026, highlighting significant financial achievements. The company reported a robust 98.6% year-over-year growth in total income for the first half of FY27, with income from operations reaching ₹1,502 crore and total income at ₹1,603 crore. This marks a substantial increase from ₹748 crore and ₹807 crore respectively in H1 FY26.
EBITDA and Profitability Surge
The company’s operational performance also saw remarkable improvements. EBITDA saw a significant jump of 121.3% YoY to ₹1,206 crore in H1 FY27, with an expanded EBITDA margin of 75.2% compared to 67.5% in H1 FY26. Profit After Tax (PAT) demonstrated strong growth of 116.4% YoY, reaching ₹868 crore in H1 FY27, up from ₹401 crore in the prior year period. Net profit margin improved to 54.1% from 49.7%.
Key Operational Highlights
MCX also reported strong growth in trading volumes. Futures ADT (Average Daily Turnover) increased by 49.2% YoY to ₹61,280 crore in H1 FY27. Options ADT (Notional) saw an impressive surge of 242.4% YoY, reaching ₹10,96,529 crore. Earnings Per Share (EPS) for H1 FY27 stood at ₹34.04, a significant increase from ₹15.71 in H1 FY26.
Segment Performance and Growth Drivers
The presentation also detailed segment-wise turnover, showing strong growth across Bullion, Energy, and Base Metals categories for both Futures and Options. The company highlighted key growth drivers including enhanced distribution channels, increased participation from mutual funds and portfolio managers, and the introduction of new products and initiatives such as commodity index options and electricity derivatives. Deliveries of metals also saw an increase, with 34,707 MTs recorded in Q2 FY27 across key base metals.
Shareholding and Investment Criteria
Shareholding details as of September 30, 2026, indicated that Mutual Funds hold 33.95%, Foreign Portfolio Investors 27.06%, and Banks 15.00%. The major shareholding exceeding 1% is led by Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd at 14.99%. The company adheres to investment criteria such as ‘Fit & Proper’ norms, prior SEBI approval for acquisitions beyond 5%, and maintains 51% public holding.
Source: BSE
