CRISIL Q1 FY26 profit jumps 46% to Rs 233 cr

Key takeaway from the Q1 FY26 update

CRISIL Ltd reported a sharp year-on-year rise in profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, alongside strong growth in consolidated income from operations. The company said its Board approved unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results at a meeting held on April 17, 2026. The update also included a dividend announcement, and it triggered a strong reaction in the stock price during the trading session.

CRISIL’s results matter for investors tracking listed financial services and analytics firms because the company operates across ratings and research-led businesses, and its quarterly performance is often read as a signal for broader credit and analytics demand. The company also outlined how currency movement affected profitability in the quarter.

What the company announced on April 17, 2026

CRISIL said consolidated income from operations rose 30.1% year-on-year for Q1 FY26. Consolidated total income also increased strongly, reflecting growth beyond operating income.

The company highlighted that profit before tax (PBT) and profit after tax (PAT) both improved materially compared with the same quarter of the previous year. It also stated that the net impact of foreign exchange movement was favourable in the quarter, with a foreign exchange gain included in PBT.

Along with the results, the Board declared an interim dividend of Rs 9 per equity share (face value Re 1 each), payable on May 8, 2026.

Q1 FY26 financial performance in numbers

CRISIL’s consolidated revenue from operations for Q1 FY26 was reported at Rs 1,057.66 crore, compared with Rs 813.18 crore in Q1 FY25. Consolidated total income for Q1 FY26 was Rs 1,093.67 crore, compared with Rs 843.77 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Net profit for Q1 FY26 stood at Rs 233.26 crore versus Rs 159.84 crore in Q1 FY25. CRISIL also reported that profit after tax increased 35.7% in Q1 FY26 year-on-year in one summary note, while the detailed press release described PAT up 45.9% year-on-year to Rs 233.3 crore.

Basic and diluted EPS for Q1 FY26 were Rs 31.90, compared with Rs 21.86 in Q1 FY25.

Foreign exchange impact on Q1 FY26 profitability

CRISIL stated that the net impact of foreign exchange movement was favourable in the quarter. It disclosed that Q1 FY26 PBT included a foreign exchange gain of Rs 14.4 crore, compared with a foreign exchange loss of Rs 5.2 crore in the same period of 2025.

This forex line item was specifically called out as part of the PBT bridge, and the company also noted benefits from rupee depreciation and accelerated renewals in its broader event summary.

Dividend announcements: interim payout and other disclosed dates

CRISIL’s Board declared an interim dividend of Rs 9 per share, payable on May 8, 2026. Separately, the provided event data also states: “CRISIL Ltd. has declared a dividend of Rs 0.00 on 27 Jul, 2026.”

Past dividend-related dates listed for CRISIL Limited include:

• Ex-dividend date on 02/04/2026 with an amount of Rs 28
• Ex-dividend date on 27/10/2025 with an amount of Rs 16
• Ex-dividend date on 28/07/2025 with an amount of Rs 9
• Ex-dividend date on 07/05/2025 with an amount of Rs 8

Stock price reaction after the results

After CRISIL announced its quarterly numbers, reports noted that the stock gained more than 6% during the session on strong volumes. Another update stated the shares were trading at Rs 4,332.20, up 5.28% from the previous close on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

The move came alongside the combination of higher profit, higher operating income, and the interim dividend announcement.

Company outlook note: CRISIL’s GDP forecast

In addition to reporting earnings, CRISIL shared a macro view on India’s growth outlook. It projected India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 7.1% in the baseline scenario for the fiscal year, compared with 7.6% in the previous fiscal year, and said downside risks had increased.

CRISIL also stated that if conflicts and disruptions extend into April, it expects GDP growth to slow to 6.8% for the fiscal year, citing shortages in energy supply and rising input and logistics costs.

Standalone snapshot and other disclosed details

On a standalone basis, CRISIL reported revenue from operations of Rs 474.64 crore in Q1 FY26 compared with Rs 400.75 crore in Q1 FY25. The standalone results included dividend income of Rs 74.00 crore from subsidiaries.

The company’s event summary also referenced a corporate presentation that highlighted a strategic focus on domain-led GenAI solutions and a global client base of 11,400 across 40 countries.

Upcoming earnings date and company contact details

The provided data lists CRISIL Ltd’s upcoming earnings date as July 21, 2026 (Q1 FY26-27). It also lists an earlier earnings-related entry dated April 16, 2026 for Q4 FY25-26.

CRISIL’s address in the document is: Selenium Tower B, Plot No. 31-32, Gachibowli, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad 500032, Telangana.

For further information, the company listed contacts:

• Dinesh Venkatasubramanian, Chief Financial Officer: +91 22 6137 3538 (D), +91 22 6137 3000 (B)
• Ramkumar Uppara, Media Relations: +91 98201 77907 (D), +91 22 6137 3000 (B)

Key numbers table: Q1 FY26 vs Q1 FY25

Analysis: what stood out in the quarter

Two factors stood out in CRISIL’s Q1 FY26 disclosure. First was the gap between operating growth and profit growth, with PAT rising faster than income from operations. Second was the explicit disclosure of forex movement being favourable, with the quarter including a gain versus a loss last year.

The interim dividend of Rs 9 per share, declared alongside the results, signalled management’s confidence in the company’s performance as stated in the event summary. The sharp stock reaction also suggests markets responded to the combination of higher profit and a clearer payout.

Conclusion

CRISIL’s Q1 FY26 results showed consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 1,057.66 crore and net profit of Rs 233.26 crore, alongside an interim dividend of Rs 9 per share payable on May 8, 2026. The next listed earnings date is July 21, 2026, while the data also records a dividend declaration entry of Rs 0.00 dated July 27, 2026.