BSE Ltd Soars to All-Time High After 362%YoY Profit surge in Q4FY25

Strong Q4 Performance by BSE

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has reported a robust set of numbers for the fourth quarter of FY25, capping a strong year with a sharp surge in profits and revenues. The performance follows a 2:1 bonus issue declared about a month ago, offering another value gain to shareholders. Reacting to the stellar results, the shares of the Bombay Stock Exchange are up 8% in the afternoon.

In Q4FY25, consolidated net profit rose substantially to₹494 crore, marking a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 362%. Revenue from operations reached ₹847 crore, reflecting a 10.2% rise sequentially and a 75% jump on a YoY basis. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹926.4 crore, up from ₹543.3 crore in the same period last year.

Operational Metrics Show Broad-Based Strength

Operating EBITDA (excluding core SGF) showed remarkable growth, increasing to ₹594 crore from ₹95.7 crore in Q4 FY24. Profit before tax more than quadrupled to ₹659 crore from ₹153 crore a year earlier, while operating expenses moderated to ₹392 crore from ₹415 crore.

Transaction charges more than doubled to ₹612 crore, aligned with rising market activity and household participation. Treasury income declined to ₹44.3 crore from ₹58 crore, while investment income rose to ₹70 crore from ₹55.2 crore in the prior quarter.

Dividend Announcement

The BSE board has proposed a total dividend of ₹23 per equity share. This includes a ₹5 special dividend marking BSE’s 150th anniversary, and a regular dividend of ₹18. The proposal is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Twentieth Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for August 20, 2025. The record date to determine eligible shareholders is May 14, and if approved, the dividend will be paid on or before September 18, 2025.

Financial Results 

For the full fiscal year 2024-25, BSE’s net profit more than tripled to ₹1,322 crore from ₹404 crore in FY24. Total income doubled to ₹3,236 crore. In the equity derivatives segment, BSE handled 30.5 billion contracts during the year, generating ₹1,415 crore in revenue. The BSE STAR MF platform processed 66.3 crore transactions up 61% YoY, maintaining a dominant 89% market share.

Strategic Focus and Market Outlook

The exchange indicated a strong emphasis on growing market share across segments, citing increased investor participation and higher turnover. Management highlighted the role of rising household incomes and a shift toward financial savings in driving growth. Product innovation and diversification remain key strategic priorities going forward.

Market Reaction

Post Announcement of Results, the company’s shares are currently trading at ₹6752, with an increase of 8.07%.

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