Central Depository Services (India) Ltd
NSE:CDSL
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Central Depository Services (India) Ltd
Central Depository Services (India) Ltd., commonly known as CDSL, began its journey in 1999, marking a transformative period in the Indian financial landscape by modernizing the way securities transactions were conducted. Guided by the vision to dematerialize securities, CDSL provided a secure and efficient infrastructure that revolutionized the formerly paper-based system. In a world that was fast embracing digital solutions, CDSL emerged as a pivotal player, offering services that enabled investors to hold shares and securities in electronic form. This shift not only mitigated the risks associated with physical certificates but also enhanced the speed and transparency of transactions. CDSL's role in facilitating seamless electronic transactions and settlement processes catapulted it to prominence, underpinning its critical place in India's financial ecosystem.
At the core of CDSL's business model lies the depository participant network, which serves as the interface between investors and the depository itself. These participants, typically banks, brokers, or financial institutions, enable individuals and institutions to open and manage demat accounts. CDSL derives revenue primarily through transaction charges, maintenance fees, and settlement services associated with these accounts. The company also expands its footprint through ancillary services such as e-voting, KYC-enabled account setups, and its CDSL Ventures arm, which handles digitalization services and document storage. By capitalizing on India's rapidly growing securities market and the increasing digitization of financial services, CDSL continues to position itself as an integral backbone of the nation's capital market infrastructure, fostering a transparent, efficient, and investor-friendly trading environment.
Central Depository Services (India) Ltd., commonly known as CDSL, began its journey in 1999, marking a transformative period in the Indian financial landscape by modernizing the way securities transactions were conducted. Guided by the vision to dematerialize securities, CDSL provided a secure and efficient infrastructure that revolutionized the formerly paper-based system. In a world that was fast embracing digital solutions, CDSL emerged as a pivotal player, offering services that enabled investors to hold shares and securities in electronic form. This shift not only mitigated the risks associated with physical certificates but also enhanced the speed and transparency of transactions. CDSL's role in facilitating seamless electronic transactions and settlement processes catapulted it to prominence, underpinning its critical place in India's financial ecosystem.
At the core of CDSL's business model lies the depository participant network, which serves as the interface between investors and the depository itself. These participants, typically banks, brokers, or financial institutions, enable individuals and institutions to open and manage demat accounts. CDSL derives revenue primarily through transaction charges, maintenance fees, and settlement services associated with these accounts. The company also expands its footprint through ancillary services such as e-voting, KYC-enabled account setups, and its CDSL Ventures arm, which handles digitalization services and document storage. By capitalizing on India's rapidly growing securities market and the increasing digitization of financial services, CDSL continues to position itself as an integral backbone of the nation's capital market infrastructure, fostering a transparent, efficient, and investor-friendly trading environment.
Revenue and Profit Down: CDSL's consolidated income and net profit for Q2 FY '26 fell year-on-year, with income at INR 341 crores and net profit at INR 140 crores.
Core Business Profit: This quarter's profit came solely from core operations, as prior quarters benefited from large one-off dividends from a subsidiary.
Strong Account Growth: Over 65 lakh demat accounts were added, bringing CDSL's total to 16.5 crore and maintaining its 80% market share.
Market Turnover Drop: Industry average daily turnover at BSE and NSE dropped 18% year-on-year to around INR 1 lakh crore.
Ongoing Tech Investment: Technology and human resource costs remain elevated with continued investments needed to meet regulatory and market demands.
Issuer Charge Hike Pending: Any increase in annual issuer charges remains subject to SEBI approval; no imminent change announced.
Absolute Growth Outweighs Share Shift: While percentage market share of incremental account openings fell, management emphasized steady absolute growth in new accounts.
