The extant literature on big data analytics capability (BDAC) in the disruptions management area has largely overlooked the distinct role of exploitative and explorative supply chain learning (SCL) in enhancing supply chain resilience (SCRes) and financial performance (FP). This study addresses this gap by examining how BDAC strengthens both exploitative and explorative SCL to improve SCRes and FP. Using survey data from 188 firms from an emerging economy, structural equation modelling was used to test the hypothesised relationships. Our findings reveal that exploitative and explorative learning distinctly impact SCRes, while both are strengthened by BDAC. Although explorative learning does not directly influence SCRes, it enhances exploitative learning, indirectly affecting SCRes through sequential mediation. Finally, SCRes mediates the relationship between exploitative learning and FP, but no mediation effect is observed for explorative learning. This study offers a unique framework that highlights the critical role of BDAC in maximising the impact of both learning types to drive SCRes and FP.