MCX has disclosed financial disincentive payments totaling ₹1.50 crore for technical glitches, as announced in a regulatory filing on January 23, 2026. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Disincentive Details

The exchange and its subsidiary have made separate deposits into their respective investor protection funds as financial disincentives for technical glitches.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023. The company has confirmed that the information will also be hosted on its official website at www.mcxindia.com .

Impact Assessment

According to the regulatory filing, the company has assessed that these financial disincentive payments will have no impact on its financial, operational, or other activities. The disclosure indicates that no formal direction or order was received from SEBI regarding these technical glitches.

Corporate Structure

Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited (MCXCCL) operates as a subsidiary of MCX, handling clearing and settlement operations for the exchange. Both entities have made separate deposits into their respective investor protection mechanisms as part of the financial disincentive framework.

MCX delivered exceptional financial performance in the quarter ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating strong operational efficiency and market leadership in the commodity exchange segment. The company's Board of Directors approved the unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results at their meeting held on January 23, 2026.

Consolidated Financial Performance

The consolidated financial results showcase remarkable growth across key metrics. Net profit after tax reached ₹401.12 crores, representing a substantial 150.65% increase from ₹160.04 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Nine-Month Performance Analysis

For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, MCX maintained its strong momentum with consolidated income from operations reaching ₹1,413.06 crores compared to ₹821.33 crores in the corresponding period of the previous year. Net profit after tax for the nine-month period stood at ₹801.78 crores, marking an 88.84% increase from ₹424.58 crores in the same period last year.

Standalone Financial Results

The standalone financial performance also reflected strong growth, with net profit after tax of ₹307.10 crores in Q3 FY26 compared to ₹122.20 crores in Q3 FY25. Income from operations on a standalone basis increased to ₹624.12 crores from ₹277.58 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Operational Highlights and Regulatory Compliance

During the quarter, the company made several significant contributions and provisions. MCX provided ₹30.36 crores to the Core Settlement Guarantee Fund as Exchange contribution. The company also made a provision of ₹1.50 crores towards financial disincentive as mandated by SEBI for business disruption incidents that occurred on October 28, 2025, and October 29, 2025.

• Settlement Guarantee Fund: Total Core SGF stands at ₹1,293.24 crores • SEBI Compliance: Provision made for financial disincentive as per regulatory requirements • Labour Law Impact: ₹0.10 crores provision for increased employee benefits obligations

Corporate Actions and Governance

The Board of Directors had previously approved a share subdivision in August 2025, converting each equity share of face value ₹10 into 5 shares of face value ₹2 each. This subdivision received shareholder approval in September 2025, with the record date fixed for January 02, 2026. The earnings per share calculations reflect this subdivision for comparative analysis.

Business Segment and Future Outlook

MCX operates within a single business segment of commodity exchange, which continues to demonstrate robust performance. The company's strong financial metrics, including improved profit margins and operational efficiency, reflect its dominant position in India's commodity derivatives market and effective business strategy execution.