Net profit fell by 20% YoY to Rs. 80.22 crore as compared to Rs. 100.31 crores. However, revenue of Rs. 224.49 crore, up 17.1% year-on-year to Rs. 262.85 crores, while EBITDA stood at Rs. 109.43 crore up 6.7% to Rs. 116.75 crores. Margins declined to 44.4% from 48.7% a year ago.
Total income Rs. 268 crore, which in the year-ago period was Rs. 265 crore was 5% higher, but Rs. 334 crore was down 20% sequentially.
The board for FY26 has fixed Rs. A final dividend of 12.75 was approved.
On the operational front, CDSL has crossed a major milestone, becoming the first depository to cross 18 crore demat accounts by March 31, 2026. This is based on the 15.30 crore accounts registered a year ago, with an estimated 2.71 crore new accounts added during FY26.
Management noted that despite geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility, the underlying market infrastructure has remained stable and reliable, supporting investor confidence. The company added that it will continue to invest in people and technology to ensure that the securities ecosystem remains accessible, secure and efficient for investors across all geographies.
FY26 stands as a critical year in our journey to empower India’s self-reliant investors. Crossing 18 crore demat accounts reflects not only the scale, but the deep faith of Indian households in the securities market and with less than 10% of India’s population participating today, the runway ahead is significant, the management added.
On a full-year basis, the Central Depository Service reported stable performance for FY25-26, with total revenue in FY24-25 at Rs. 1,199 crore up 3% to Rs. 1,239 crores. However, the net profit was Rs. 526 crore down 14% to Rs. 455 crores.
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