According to reports from Outlook Business, Crisil recorded a 45.9% rise in net profits to ₹233.3 crore for the first quarter of FY2026, compared to ₹159.8 crore in the same period a year ago. The rating agency's consolidated total income for Q1 FY26 rose 29.6% to ₹1,093.7 crore compared to ₹843.8 crore in the corresponding period last year. The revenue surge was primarily driven by the rise in income from research, analytics and solutions business, which recorded a 34% year-on-year increase in the March quarter. As per Outlook Business, Managing Director and CEO Amish Mehta attributed the growth to customer centricity and differentiated, domain-led solutions, noting that ongoing geopolitical issues underscore the essentiality of their insights and risk solutions for clients navigating complexity.
As reported by Outlook Business, Crisil's board of directors announced an interim dividend of ₹9 per share with a face value of ₹1 each for investors in the year ended December 2026. The dividend payment will be made on May 8, 2026, with every eligible shareholder receiving ₹9 per share for every share they own in the company. The earnings per share (EPS) improved to 31.90 as of the fourth quarter, compared to 21.86 in the same period last year.
According to Outlook Business, Crisil shares were trading at ₹4,332.20, up 5.28% over the previous close on BSE following the strong quarterly results and dividend declaration. The stock had earlier jumped 6.2% to hit the intraday high of ₹4,383 during Friday's trading session. The company's shares have gained 132% over five years and over 23% in the last three years, though they were down 4% in the last one year period. The stock's 52-week high was ₹6,139 on June 27, 2025, while the 52-week low was ₹3,686 on April 2, 2026.
As reported by Outlook Business, Crisil expects India's gross domestic product to grow at 7.1% in the base case for this fiscal compared to 7.6% in the last fiscal, with increasing downside risks to its base case. If the conflict and disruptions prolong through April, Crisil expects GDP growth to slow to 6.8% this fiscal, mainly due to energy supply shortages and rising input and logistics costs. However, private consumption should continue to support growth, given that the government has maintained energy supply and fuel prices for consumers. The company's strong quarterly performance and positive economic outlook have contributed to positive investor sentiment in the rating agency sector.
