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As of 18 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm
CDSL has recently completed two investments. On August 24, 2026, the company invested ₹50,000,000 to acquire a 2.20% stake in ONDC. Additionally, on September 9, 2026, CDSL made an additional investment of ₹19.20 crore in India International Bullion Holding IFSC Limited (IIBHL), following SEBI's approval for an investment of up to ₹20 crore.
CDSL has scheduled several meetings with institutional investors and analysts. On September 4, 2026, a virtual one-on-one meeting was held with Mr. Rudy Gopalakrishnan from Lyptus Capital. Further one-on-one meetings are scheduled for September 16, 2026, in Mumbai with representatives from Nippon India Mutual Fund and HDFC Mutual Fund.
As of September 18, 2026, the daily trend analysis for CDSL shows a closing price of ₹1390.0. The 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) is at ₹1365.66, and the 50-day EMA is at ₹1356.24. The Supertrend indicator is at ₹1408.73, suggesting a bearish direction on a daily basis. However, the weekly trend analysis shows a Supertrend value of ₹1177.14 with a bullish direction.
As of the latest available data, CDSL's stock has shown varied performance across different timeframes. It has returned 4% in the last month and 13% in the last six months. However, the stock has seen a decline of 12% over the last year and a decrease of 4% year-to-date. Since its inception, the stock has shown a cumulative return of -23%.
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Latest complete financial results for Q1 FY2027 and comparative quarterly trends.
| Metric | Q1 FY2026-27(Latest) | Q4 FY2025-26 | Q3 FY2025-26 | Q2 FY2025-26 | Q1 FY2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operations | ₹292.76 crore | ₹262.85 crore | ₹304.36 crore | PEAK₹318.89 crore | ₹258.81 crore |
| Income | ₹340.50 crore | ₹268.38 crore | ₹333.60 crore | PEAK₹341.37 crore | ₹295.16 crore |
| Expenses | PEAK₹174.08 crore | ₹163.95 crore | ₹160.45 crore | ₹157.41 crore | ₹143.61 crore |
| Profit Before Tax | ₹166.42 crore | ₹104.43 crore | ₹173.15 crore | PEAK₹183.96 crore | ₹151.55 crore |
| Segment Profit Before Tax | ₹166.67 crore | ₹103.22 crore | ₹171.93 crore | PEAK₹182.65 crore | ₹151.18 crore |
| Other Comprehensive Income | -₹1.82 crore | PEAK₹3.14 crore | ₹53.97 lakh | ₹2.14 crore | -₹1.27 crore |
Segment profit before tax was recorded at ₹166.67 crore, closely aligning with the total company pre-tax profit of ₹166.42 crore. Separately, the company recognized a ₹25 lakh share of profit from associates and joint ventures. Other comprehensive income for the quarter was a net loss of ₹1.82 crore, which had a minor impact on the overall financial position compared to the underlying operating profit.
Exchange disclosures and regulatory announcements for Central Depository Services (India).
CDSL completed an additional investment of Rs 19.20 crore in India International Bullion Holding IFSC Limited (IIBHL) on September 9, 2026, following SEBI's approval for an additional investment of up to Rs 20 crore. The investment was made in two tranches: Rs 10 crore in the first and Rs 9.20 crore in the second.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited announced one-to-one meetings scheduled for September 16, 2026, in Mumbai with representatives from Nippon India Mutual Fund and HDFC Mutual Fund. The meeting with Nippon India Mutual Fund is set to commence at 15:00 with Fund Managers Mr. Rishit Parikh and Mr. Samir Rach, while the session with HDFC Mutual Fund will begin at 16:15 involving Fund Manager Mr. Anand Laddha and Analyst Mr. Mohit Surana. Both physical meetings are intended for discussion with the company's management team, with inquiries directed to contact person Nilesh Kittur.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) completed an investment in ONDC on August 24, 2026, acquiring 500,000 equity shares representing a 2.20% stake for INR 50,000,000. This transaction followed SEBI approval received prior to the initial announcement on August 13, 2026. The update filed on September 2, 2026, confirms the completion of this acquisition event.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited scheduled a one-on-one virtual meeting with Lyptus Capital's Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Rudy Gopalakrishnan, on September 4, 2026, at 17:30 in Mumbai to discuss with the management team.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited scheduled a virtual one-to-one meeting with Lyptus Capital for Friday, September 04, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Mumbai. The company's officials will attend this analyst/investor call under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, with the schedule subject to change due to exigencies. No unpublished price-sensitive information will be shared during the meeting.
On August 24, 2026, ONDC allotted 5,00,000 equity shares of ₹100 each to CDSL for ₹5,00,00,000, representing a 2.20% equity stake, following SEBI approval for further investment.
CDSL has informed the Exchange regarding Outcome of Board Meeting held on August 27, 2026 with respect to Change in Management. |SUBJECT: Outcome of Board Meeting
Central Depository Services (India) Limited announced that Smt. Nayana Ovalekar will cease as Chief Regulatory Officer & Compliance Officer effective August 31, 2026, and Shri Farokh Patel, Senior Vice President - Audit, Inspection & Compliance, has been appointed as Chief Regulatory Officer & Compliance Officer under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 effective September 1, 2026, making him a Senior Management Personnel and Key Management Personnel.
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Jefferies retained a Hold on CDSL with a Rs 1,315 target, implying 7% downside from Rs 1,414.90. While the IPO revival could add 3–4% to earnings, CDSLs EPS is expected to grow 19% CAGR over two years, driven by new demat accounts, IPO income and margin expansion.
CDSL is currently trading at 50 times its one-year forward estimated Earnings Per Share (EPS), which is well below its historical peak multiples of 80 times.
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Comprehensive Section Breakdown for Central Depository Services (India)
Strategic Vision: Provides depository services for securities in dematerialized form.
• Operates as a critical Market Infrastructure Institution within the Indian capital market.
• Provides essential post-trade market infrastructure for efficient and secure handling of securities.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited reported a sequential increase in profitability for the first quarter of FY2026-27 (quarter ended 30 June 2026), following a lower result in the previous quarter. Total income rose quarter-over-quarter, growing faster than operating costs and lifting pre-tax profit. On a year-over-year basis, however, profit growth was more modest because expenses expanded at a faster pace than revenue over the past twelve months, narrowing profit margins.
Revenue from operations reached ₹292.76 crore in the quarter, up 11.4% from ₹262.85 crore in Q4 FY2025-26 and up 13.1% from ₹258.81 crore in the same quarter last year. When combined with other income of ₹47.74 crore, total income for the period came to ₹340.50 crore. This represents a 26.9% sequential increase and a 15.4% rise compared to the year-ago quarter. Other income made up roughly 14% of total income this quarter. In the prior quarter, total income was ₹268.38 crore while revenue from operations was ₹262.85 crore, indicating a smaller contribution from other income sources.
Total expenses for the quarter totaled ₹174.08 crore, reflecting a 6.2% sequential increase from ₹163.95 crore and a 21.2% year-over-year increase from ₹143.61 crore. Within the expense base, employee benefit costs were ₹46.64 crore and depreciation was ₹19.18 crore, together accounting for approximately 38% of total expenses. The remaining ₹108.26 crore consisted of other operating costs. Because total income grew by 26.9% sequentially while expenses grew by only 6.2%, pre-tax profit increased. Profit before tax reached ₹166.42 crore, up 59.4% from ₹104.43 crore in Q4. On a year-over-year basis, pre-tax profit grew 9.8% from ₹151.55 crore, constrained by the faster expansion of expenses relative to income over the longer period. The pre-tax margin stood at 48.9% in the current quarter, up from 38.9% in Q4 but down from 51.4% a year ago.
Management highlighted a strong quarter driven by scale and leadership depth, with new Executive Directors bolstering critical functions. Demand remains robust, as CDSL added 58 lakh new demat accounts, crossing 18.59 crore total, and Assets Under Custody reached ₹88.2 lakh crore. Consolidated total income and net profit both grew 15% YoY, with sharp QoQ improvements. Strategic investments include a stake in Sahamati Foundation and a ₹10 crore investment in IIBHL for bullion infrastructure. The only noted risk is an ongoing arbitral award challenge, which management believes will not impact the books.
The quarter delivered a sequential recovery in profitability, driven by a substantial increase in total income that outpaced the rise in operating costs. Core revenue from operations maintained double-digit growth compared to the prior year. However, the year-over-year comparison highlights that expense growth ran ahead of revenue growth, resulting in narrower profit margins than a year earlier. The contribution from other income and the ongoing gap between expense and revenue growth define the quarter's financial performance.
Category: Financial Services
Facilitates the holding and transactions of various types of securities in dematerialized form, including equity shares, debt instruments, and mutual fund units.
Key Products & Services: Easi • Easiest • SMART • e-Voting • M-Voting • Myeasi Mobile App • e-Locker
Core Thesis: CDSL's platform provides essential infrastructure for the Indian capital market, enabling secure and efficient securities management for diverse participants.
• Dematerialization and Transaction Facilitation: CDSL enables the holding of securities in dematerialized form and facilitates their subsequent transactions. • Electronic Service Delivery: A range of electronic services are provided to streamline securities management and transactions for investors and other market participants. • Market Infrastructure Role: CDSL functions as a Market Infrastructure Institution, supporting exchanges, clearing corporations, DPs, issuers, and investors.