India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) released its Q4 FY25 investor presentation, and it’s packed with powerful data that underscores its global leadership and domestic dominance.
Here’s what stood out:
- World’s #1 Derivatives Exchange (by contracts).
- #2 globally in Equity Trades (by number of trades).
- 73% of the passive fund industry AUM in India is linked to the Nifty indices.
- ₹4.3 Tn – Equity capital raised via IPOs – highest globally in CY24
- 11.3 Cr – Unique registered investors
- 242 IPOs – listed on Mainboard & SME in FY25
Financial Performance Highlights:
₹19,177 Cr – Total consolidated income in FY25 (+17% YoY)
₹12,188 Cr – Profit after tax (+47% YoY)
74% – Operating EBITDA margin in Q4 FY25
45% – Return on Equity
While Q4 saw a slight dip in income and profitability (QoQ), the YoY growth across metrics is impressive, backed by strong fundamentals and an expanding investor base.
NSE’s growing focus on data services, clearing, and market tech is clearly paying off with Data Center revenue up 30% YoY, and Listing Services up 41% YoY.
India’s market infrastructure is not just scaling, it’s leading globally.
One question remains: Can India become the world’s next capital markets superpower?