- MCX reported a net profit of ₹413 crore for Q1 FY27, reflecting a 22% decline compared to ₹530 crore in the previous financial year.
- Revenue for Q1 FY27 was ₹702 crore, down from ₹889 crore in the preceding financial year, indicating a 21% decline.
- Ebitda for the quarter was ₹494 crore, which is a 25.8% decrease from ₹666 crore in the year-ago period.
- Ebitda margin contracted to 70.4% from 74.9% in the previous year.
- MCX shares rose 1.43% to settle at ₹2,680 after the results were announced.
- MCX has scheduled its Q1 FY27 analyst call for August 5, 2026.
- In Q1 FY26, MCX reported a consolidated net profit of ₹203.19 crore and revenue from operations of ₹373.21 crore.
- For FY26, MCX achieved a record PAT of ₹1,332 crore.
- MCX commands a near-monopoly in the Indian commodity derivatives segment with over 95% market share.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) reported a 22% decline in net profit for Q1 FY27, totaling ₹413 crore, down from ₹530 crore in the same quarter last year.1
The company's operating revenue also fell by 21% to ₹702 crore, compared to ₹889 crore in the previous fiscal year.
The EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) decreased by 25.8% to ₹494 crore, with the EBITDA margin contracting to 70.4% from 74.9%.34
Despite these declines, MCX maintains a dominant position in the Indian commodity derivatives market, holding over 95% market share. The company attributes its performance to ongoing global price volatility in key commodities, including gold and energy contracts.
MCX's share price saw a slight uptick of 1.43% to settle at ₹2,680, reflecting a 67.97% increase year-on-year. The company is scheduled to hold its Q1 FY27 analyst call on August 5, 2026, to discuss operational metrics further.
The exchange's strong full-year performance in FY26, with a record PAT of ₹1,332 crore, contrasts sharply with the current quarter's results, highlighting the challenges faced in the current fiscal year.
“Profit grew 103% YoY from ₹203.19 crore, although Ebitda fell 25.8% to ₹494 crore and margin slipped to 70.4% from 74.9%; MCX shares rose 1.43% to ₹2,680. The exchange holds a near-monopoly with over 95% market share, though NSE is introducing options and retail-centric contracts like GOLD10G to target bullion.”
