MCX first-half revenue doubles to Rs 1,502 crore, profit after tax at Rs 868 crore

The board of directors of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) approved the company's results at a meeting held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The results are for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, and are unaudited. The figures, issued from Mumbai, show a good rise in the company's earnings and profit in the first half of financial year 2026-27.

For the first half, revenue from operations was Rs 1,502 crore, up about 100.8% from the first half of last year. EBITDA rose about 121.3% to Rs 1,206 crore. Profit after tax (PAT) was Rs 868 crore, about 116.4% higher year on year.

The trading figures are also notable. In the first half, the average daily turnover (ADT) of futures rose to Rs 61,280 crore, while for options it rose to Rs 10,96,529 crore.

In the second quarter (Q2 FY27), revenue from operations was Rs 800 crore, about 113.9% higher than in the second quarter of last year. EBITDA reached Rs 664 crore, up about 145.9% year on year. Profit after tax was Rs 455 crore, a rise of about 130.8% year on year.

In the second quarter, the ADT of futures rose to Rs 62,819 crore and that of options to Rs 12,00,129 crore. Delivery figures in the quarter were 5.68 metric tonnes of gold, 199.91 metric tonnes of silver and 34,707 metric tonnes of base metals.

Commenting on the results, MCX Managing Director and CEO Praveena Rai said: "For more than two decades, MCX has played an important role in strengthening the Indian commodity market through transparent price discovery and effective risk management measures. Our strong performance in the second quarter of FY27 reflects the continued trust of market participants, and also the growing importance of the exchange in a changing commodity environment."

According to Rai, the growth came from steady progress across product segments, rising market participation and efforts to widen the range of products. She said: "Going ahead, our focus is on building on this strong foundation by increasing market participation, expanding our range of products and continuing to invest in technology and innovation. We are committed to creating sustainable, long-term value for all our stakeholders while building a more vibrant and inclusive commodity market."

The company describes MCX as India's leading commodity derivatives exchange and the world's largest exchange for commodity options (FIA 2025). It has been operating since 2003. Its market share in the value of commodity futures contracts traded in H1 FY27 was above 98%. The exchange trades bullion, energy, metals and agricultural commodities, as well as sectoral commodity indices.