CDSL Surpasses Milestone with 18 Crore Demat Accounts

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 80 crore for Q4 2025-26. The company saw income rise to Rs 268 crore during the quarter. CDSL also achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 18 crore demat accounts, reinforcing investor trust in India's securities market.

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd announced a consolidated net profit of Rs 80 crore for the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal, down from Rs 100 crore the previous year.

Total income for the quarter rose to Rs 268 crore from Rs 256 crore in the same period last year. For the entire fiscal year, the company's net profit was Rs 455 crore, a decrease from Rs 526 crore in 2024-25, but total consolidated income increased to Rs 1,239 crore.

CDSL marked a historic milestone by becoming the first depository to register over 18 crore demat accounts as of March 31, 2026. CEO Nehal Vora highlighted the growth as a reflection of Indian investors' growing confidence in the market. The board also recommended a final dividend of Rs 12.75 per equity share for the year.