NSE's Profit Surge: A Financial Upswing Amid Income Drop

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) reported a 14% rise in consolidated profit after tax, reaching Rs 2,924 crore for the quarter ending June 2025. Despite a total income drop, NSE's expenditure decreased significantly. The bourse's substantial contributions to the exchequer included STT/CTT, stamp duty, and other taxes.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has reported a notable 14% increase in its consolidated profit after tax for the quarter ending June 2025, reaching Rs 2,924 crore. This marks a significant improvement from the Rs 2,567 crore profit recorded in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Despite this profit surge, the NSE experienced a 3% drop in total income to Rs 4,798 crore, compared to Rs 4,950 crore during the same period last year. However, a 31% reduction in total expenditure to Rs 1,053 crore underpinned the profit rise.

NSE's substantial contributions to the exchequer amounted to Rs 14,331 crore, including STT/CTT, stamp duty, and taxes. Specifically, 54% of the STT/CTT was sourced from the cash market segment, with the rest from equity derivatives. On a standalone basis, NSE's net profit was Rs 2,409 crore.

(With inputs from agencies.)