India's listed brokers and exchanges posted strong results for the March quarter. Growth came from higher margin trading and increased market activity.
The earnings were supported by a surge in Margin Trading Facility usage along with a favorable base effect from the prior year. Elevated volatility, strong commodity trading volumes, and higher VIX levels further lifted activity across platforms.
Corporate India posted robust revenue increases during the March 2026 quarter. However, rising input costs and a weaker rupee pressured operating margins across many companies.
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A sample of 164 companies reported revenue growth of 17.5 percent and net profit growth of 14.5 percent in the first quarter. The figures mark the fastest revenue expansion in at least nine quarters and the second straight quarter of double-digit profit gains.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries posted robust revenue and profit increases for the March quarter. The company noted pressure on EBITDA margins due to higher investments and reduced milestone income. Outlook for the next fiscal year points to steady but moderated expansion.
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Indian equities rose more than 1 percent on Monday amid optimism over a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran. Broader Asian stocks also posted modest gains following the news. Traders reduced bearish positions as crude oil prices eased.