CDSL Reports Decline in Q4 FY26 Net Profit Despite Increase in Income
CDSL Q4 FY26 results: Net profit falls to ₹80 crore, income rises
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Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹80 crore for the March quarter of FY26, down from ₹100 crore in the previous year. However, total income rose to ₹268 crore, reflecting growth in the company's operations and a significant milestone of over 18 crore demat accounts.
- 01CDSL's net profit fell to ₹80 crore in Q4 FY26 from ₹100 crore in Q4 FY25.
- 02Total income increased to ₹268 crore in Q4 FY26, up from ₹256 crore in Q4 FY25.
- 03For the full fiscal year, net profit decreased to ₹455 crore from ₹526 crore.
- 04CDSL achieved over 18 crore demat accounts, highlighting increased investor trust.
- 05A final dividend of ₹12.75 per equity share was recommended by the Board.
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Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) announced its financial results for the March quarter of FY26, reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹80 crore, a decline from ₹100 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. Despite the drop in profit, the company's total income rose to ₹268 crore, compared to ₹256 crore in the prior year. For the entire fiscal year 2025-26, CDSL's net profit was ₹455 crore, down from ₹526 crore in FY25, while total consolidated income increased to ₹1,239 crore from ₹1,199 crore. Notably, CDSL became the first depository to register over 18 crore demat accounts by March 31, 2026, up from 15.30 crore accounts a year prior. Nehal Vora, Managing Director & CEO, emphasized that this milestone reflects the growing trust of Indian households in the securities market. The Board of Directors has also recommended a final dividend of ₹12.75 per equity share for FY26.
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The increase in demat accounts suggests a growing interest in investment among Indian households, which could lead to more robust participation in the financial markets.
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