CDSL Q1FY26 Results: Standalone Profit Jumps 88% QoQ to ₹152 Cr; Demat Accounts Surpass 15.86 Cr
By HDFC SKY | Published at: Jul 26, 2025 07:45 PM IST
Mumbai, July 26, 2025 – Central Depository Services (India) Limited (NSE: CDSL), Asia’s only listed depository, posted a strong set of financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1FY26), with substantial growth in income and profitability. The company also crossed a new milestone in investor accounts.
Financial Performance
Consolidated and Standalone Results
| Particulars | Q1 FY26 (₹ Cr) | Q4 FY25 (₹ Cr) | Q1 FY25 (₹ Cr) | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone Total Income | 312 | 205 | 221 | 52% | 42% |
| Standalone Net Profit | 152 | 81 | 105 | 88% | 44% |
| Consolidated Total Income | 295 | 256 | 287 | 15% | 3% |
| Consolidated Net Profit | 102 | 100 | 134 | 2% | -24% |
CDSL’s standalone profit nearly doubled quarter-on-quarter, reflecting improved market activity and investor engagement. However, consolidated net profit saw a year-on-year decline, impacted by subsidiary-level performance.
Business Highlights
- CDSL became the first depository in India to register over 15.86 crore demat accounts as of June 30, 2025.
- During the quarter, over 56 lakh new demat accounts were opened, reinforcing CDSL’s leadership in retail investor onboarding.
Awards and Recognition
- In May 2025, CDSL received the ‘Innovation in Market Infrastructure’ award at the Leaders in Custody Asia Awards by Global Custodian.
- In June 2025, CFO Girish Amesara was honoured with the FE CFO Award in the Small Enterprises segment under the Services sector.
Strategic and Subsidiary Developments
CDSL continues to strengthen its position through a network of subsidiaries:
- CDSL Ventures Limited (CVL): India’s first and largest KYC Registration Agency offering e-KYC, e-Sign, RTA services, and GST facilitation.
- Centrico Insurance Repository Limited (CIRL): IRDAI-certified Insurance Repository facilitating electronic policy documentation.
- Countrywide Commodity Repository Limited (CCRL): Provider of e-warehouse receipts supporting farmers and agri-ecosystem stakeholders.
About the Company
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), incorporated in 1999 and listed on the NSE, is a key Market Infrastructure Institution (MII) in India’s capital markets. It facilitates electronic holding and settlement of securities and serves a wide range of market participants including investors, DPs, issuers, and exchanges. As of June 2025, it manages over 15.86 crore demat accounts and partners with more than 580 depository participants across India.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/CDSL_26072025145749_NSEPR26072025.pdf
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