Please find enclosed the Press Release on Financial Results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026
RESULTS
▲ Positive Development
MEDIUM RISK
📅 Filed on BSE: 17 Apr 2026, 12:36 PM IST · BSE ID: 6ef6b913-182c-4718-850f-83e9013c4a28
View Original BSE Filing (PDF)
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In Simple Terms
CRISIL's profits jumped nearly 46% this quarter to Rs. 233 Crore, driven by strong revenue growth across ratings and analytics businesses, plus favorable foreign exchange movements.
🤖 AI Summary
- Consolidated net profit Rs. 233.26 Crore, up 45.9% from Rs. 159.84 Crore in Q1 FY25
- Income from operations Rs. 1,057.66 Crore, up 30.1% YoY; PBT Rs. 308.38 Crore, up 35.7%
- Interim dividend of Rs. 9 per share declared and approved by Board
- Foreign exchange gain of Rs. 14.4 Crore in Q1 FY26 vs. loss of Rs. 5.2 Crore in Q1 FY25
- Ratings segment revenue up 20.2% YoY; Research, Analytics segment revenue up 34.9% YoY
🔢 Key Numbers — exact figures from BSE filing, not rounded
Consolidated Net Profit Q1 FY26
Rs. 233.26 Crore
45.9%
Consolidated Income from Operations Q1 FY26
Rs. 1,057.66 Crore
30.1%
Profit Before Tax Q1 FY26
Rs. 308.38 Crore
35.7%
Interim Dividend per Share
Rs. 9
Foreign Exchange Gain Q1 FY26
Rs. 14.4 Crore
Ratings Segment Revenue Growth
20.2% YoY
Research, Analytics & Solutions Segment Revenue Growth
34.9% YoY
Consolidated Total Income Q1 FY26
Rs. 1,093.67 Crore
29.6%
🏢 How This Affects the Company
Ratings segment revenue grew 20.2% YoY backed by investor preference and Crisil Ratings leadership. Research, Analytics and Solutions segment expanded 34.9% YoY, with demand across risk, credit lending, corporate banking and data analytics. Crisil Global Analytics Center expanded analytical support to S&P Global beyond ratings.
Consolidated net profit jumped 45.9% to Rs. 233.26 Crore; profit before tax up 35.7% to Rs. 308.38 Crore. Rupee depreciation provided tailwind. Total comprehensive income for quarter Rs. 239.28 Crore versus Rs. 109.13 Crore in Q1 FY25, driven by FX gains and favorable other comprehensive income movement.
Launched Crisil i360 unified intelligence platform in February 2026. Expanding GenAI solutions and domain-led product development. Global workforce across Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Australia and Middle East continued franchise activity with hosted Investment Conclave, India Outlook Conclave, and multiple external summits.
Yields on corporate bonds remain elevated, causing 12% on-year decline in bond issuance volume in Q1 FY26. Corporate credit growth to large corporates moderate at 7.8%. Geopolitical risks underscore but also validate demand for Crisil's risk insights. Management notes downside risks if conflicts prolong.
👥 What This Means For Shareholders
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Action Required
Monitor ex-dividend date for interim dividend of Rs. 9 per share; ensure shares held in demat account on record date.
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Who Is Affected
All equity shareholders as of record date eligible for interim dividend of Rs. 9 per share on 7.31 Crore paid-up equity shares (face value Rs. 1 each).
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Management Signal
Board approved dividend during strong profitability expansion, signaling confidence in cash generation and capital return policy while funding growth investments in GenAI and domain-led products.
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👁 Watch List — track these upcoming events
Q2 FY26 results (October 2026) — confirm if revenue growth sustains above Rs. 1,000 Crore quarterly run rate
Bond issuance trends — monitor if 12% volume decline reverses as yields stabilize or corporate demand recovers
GenAI product adoption — track Crisil i360 and other GenAI solutions revenue contribution in next quarterly update
MEDIUM RISK
Elevated bond yields causing 12% issuance volume decline and moderate large corporate credit growth (7.8%) constrain near-term ratings and lending analytics revenue expansion.
💡 Investor Takeaway
CRISIL's Q1 FY26 consolidated net profit reached Rs. 233.26 Crore, up 45.9% YoY, with income from operations at Rs. 1,057.66 Crore (+30.1% YoY). Ratings segment grew 20.2%; Research, Analytics grew 34.9%. Interim dividend of Rs. 9 per share approved. FX gains of Rs. 14.4 Crore boosted results.
⚖️ Strengths & Concerns
✅ Positives
- Consolidated net profit surged 45.9% to Rs. 233.26 Crore with strong 30.1% revenue growth in Q1 FY26.
- Research, Analytics and Solutions segment revenue jumped 34.9% YoY; Ratings segment up 20.2% YoY, expanding market presence.
⚠️ Concerns
- Corporate bond issuance volume declined 12% on-year in Q1 FY26 due to elevated bond yields, constraining ratings revenue base.
- Bank credit to large corporates remains moderate at 7.8% growth as of February 2026, limiting lending-related analytics demand.
📅 Company Track Record
CRISIL was founded in 1987 as India's first credit rating agency. Q1 FY25 consolidated net profit was Rs. 159.84 Crore on income from operations of Rs. 813.18 Crore. Past filing (April 17, 2026) confirmed Q1 FY26 consolidated net profit at Rs. 233.26 Crore with interim dividend of Rs. 9 per share approved.
Based on publicly available historical data. For context only.