Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) reported robust financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Operating revenue more than doubled to Rs. 2,302 crore, representing a 107% year-on-year growth. The company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) witnessed a significant surge, crossing the Rs. 1,300 crore mark, reflecting a 138% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was largely driven by strong momentum in Bullion and Energy segments.
Record-Breaking Annual Financials
The company achieved exceptional growth in FY26, with total income rising to Rs. 2,429 crore, up 101% from the previous year. Operational efficiency improved significantly, with the EBITDA margin climbing to 73% from 63%. Earnings per share (EPS) saw a substantial rise, reaching 52.22 compared to 21.96 in the prior year, underscoring strong value creation for shareholders.
Q4 FY26 Performance Highlights
The final quarter of the fiscal year (Jan-Mar 2026) demonstrated sustained acceleration. The company recorded operating revenue of Rs. 889 crore, a 205% year-on-year growth. Profit After Tax for the quarter stood at Rs. 530 crore, marking an impressive 291% growth over the same period in the previous year. The quarterly EBITDA margin reached 76%, driven by volume growth across key asset classes.
Operational Expansion and Market Leadership
MCX continues to solidify its leadership in the Indian commodities market, commanding over 99% market share across bullion, base metals, and energy. The Average Daily Turnover (ADT) for futures grew to Rs. 64,407 crore, while the options segment saw a dramatic expansion in ADT to Rs. 471,641 crore, up 146%. These gains were supported by a growing base of 20.9 lakh traded clients in F&O as of the year-end.
Strategic Growth and Future Outlook
The exchange remains committed to innovation and market development. Key milestones in FY26 included the introduction of monthly gold and silver options on bimonthly underlying futures and the launch of Cardamom and Gold (10grams) futures. The company is actively diversifying its product suite, including the successful implementation of electricity derivatives, and continues to invest in state-of-the-art infrastructure to support its 583 members and 32,044 authorized participants.
Source: BSE
