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.
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Following initial market shocks from West Asia conflict, Indian equities saw major foreign investor outflows and remain volatile amid rising oil prices. FPIs withdrew $751.4 million on March 2—the largest daily pullout in four months—with markets resuming post-Holi holiday on March 4 under continued pressure.
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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Multi Commodity Exchange of India posted a sharp rise in earnings for the quarter ended March. Consolidated net profit reached 530 crore rupees, up 291 percent from the prior year. The exchange also announced a dividend of 8 rupees per share.
Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex climbed over 0.9% and 1% respectively on Tuesday, amid short covering in anticipation of US-Iran peace talks following the recent ceasefire. Foreign institutional investor selling also eased, supporting the rebound.
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Indian stock markets rose more than 1 percent on Monday as the Nifty index crossed back above 24,000. The gains followed positive global signals including hopes for a US-Iran deal and lower oil prices.
Equity margin funding rebounded in April, with the average MTF book reaching ₹1.14 lakh crore. The increase signals renewed investor confidence following March's market sell-off.
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Despite weakness in the broader market due to escalating Middle East tensions and hawkish US Federal Reserve signals, certain smallcap stocks in India posted strong gains of up to 41% over five sessions. Crude oil prices rose above $110 per barrel, raising inflation concerns. A selective rally highlighted top performers across various sectors.