BSE Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• BSE Ltd reported a 34.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 102.0%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 32.3% QoQ and up 57.2% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 51.1% QoQ and increased 20.6% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of BSE Ltd stood at 7.8 during Q4FY25.

Financial Statments for Q4FY25

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Company Overview

BSE Ltd, also known as the Bombay Stock Exchange, is one of the leading stock exchanges in India. Established in 1875, it is Asia's first stock exchange and plays a pivotal role in the Indian financial market ecosystem. BSE provides a platform for trading in equity, debt instruments, derivatives, and mutual funds. The company also offers a variety of services including clearing and settlement, risk management, market data dissemination, and education services. As part of its continuous evolution, BSE has embraced technology to facilitate seamless trading and ensure transparency in the market. Recent developments at BSE may include advancements in trading technology, introduction of new financial instruments, and initiatives to increase market participation, although specific details are not available from the given data.

Revenue

For the quarter ending Q4FY25, BSE Ltd reported a total income of ₹548.36 crores. This represents a decrease of 34.4% from the previous quarter, Q3FY25, which recorded a total income of ₹835.42 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year, Q4FY24, total income shows a significant increase of 102.0%, up from ₹271.49 crores. The quarter-over-quarter decline may suggest variations in market activity or other seasonal factors, while the year-over-year growth indicates a substantial improvement in revenue over the year.

Profitability

BSE Ltd's profitability metrics for Q4FY25 reveal a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹129.53 crores, which is a decrease of 51.7% from the previous quarter's PBT of ₹268.12 crores. When compared to Q4FY24, the PBT has increased by 14.6%, up from ₹113.04 crores. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was ₹47.04 crores, showing a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 32.2% from Q3FY25 and a year-over-year increase of 40.0% from Q4FY24. The profit after tax (PAT) for Q4FY25 was ₹106.89 crores, down by 51.1% quarter-over-quarter from ₹218.59 crores in Q3FY25, but up by 20.6% year-over-year from ₹88.61 crores in Q4FY24. This data highlights the fluctuation in profitability during the quarter while demonstrating an upward trend over the year.

Operating Metrics

The earnings per share (EPS) for BSE Ltd in Q4FY25 stood at ₹7.80, marking a decrease of 51.2% from the previous quarter's EPS of ₹16.00. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year, Q4FY24, the EPS increased by 18.2%, from ₹6.60. Total expenses for the quarter were ₹249.06 crores, decreasing by 32.3% from the previous quarter but increasing by 57.2% from Q4FY24's expenses of ₹158.45 crores. These metrics illustrate the company's expense management and its impact on the earnings per share, reflecting both the quarterly and annual changes in operating performance.