CDSL Reports Q1 Growth: Consolidated Income Rises 27% as Assets Under Custody Reach ₹88.2 Lakh Crore
Mumbai, August 01, 2026 – Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), Asia's first listed depository and a provider of services to over 18 crore demat accounts, announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The results showed significant growth across key operational metrics and profitability measures.Consolidated total income saw a sharp increase of 27% year-over-year (YoY), while net profit rose by 15% YoY. Furthermore, Assets Under Custody (AUC) reached ₹88.2 Lakh Crore as of the end of the quarter.
The company’s standalone performance reflected strong operational activity during the period. CDSL registered over 18.59 crore demat accounts as of June 30, 2026, an increase from 15.86 crore accounts recorded on June 30, 2025.
Financial Performance Highlights
(All amounts in ₹ crore)
| Metric | Standalone Q1 FY26-27 | Consolidated Q1 FY26-27 | YoY Change (Consolidated) | QoQ Change (Consolidated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 327 | 341 | 15% | 27% |
| Net Profit | 144 | 118 | 15% | 47% |
In the standalone results, Other income for Q1 FY26-27 was ₹39.50 crore, compared to ₹62 crore in Q1 FY25-26, which included dividend received from a subsidiary.
Governance and Business Milestones
Shri Nehal Vora, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, noted that the quarter underscores CDSL’s continuous focus on building scale and leadership depth. The appointment of new Executive Directors was highlighted as a measure to strengthen the company's capacity across critical operations, technology, risk, compliance, and investor-facing functions.The Governing Board approved the appointments of Shri Amit Mahajan as Executive Director for Vertical 1 (Critical Operations), effective June 11, 2026, and Smt. Nayana Ovalekar as Executive Director for Vertical 2 (Regulatory, Compliance, Risk Management & Investor Grievances). Both roles are set for a term of five years.
In a strategic move toward industry strengthening, CDSL completed an investment of ₹1 crore for a 2% stake in Sahamati Foundation. This foundation is an RBI-recognised Self-Regulatory Organisation dedicated to the Account Aggregator ecosystem, supporting a cross-industry initiative to enhance standards and infrastructure for financial data sharing in India.
Recognitions and Awareness Initiatives
During the quarter, CDSL received several notable recognitions highlighting its innovation and commitment to investor protection:- "Most Innovative Fintech Company in Asia-Pacific" at Global Finance Magazine's The Innovators 2026: Asia-Pacific Awards 2026.
- The ‘Innovation in Settlement Efficiency’ award at the Global Custodian Leaders in Asia Custody Awards 2026.
- A Golden Peacock 'Innovative Product/Service Award' (GPIPSA) for 2026 under the Financial Services category.
- A Silver Award under the Not for Profit / Government Organisation category at the ET BrandEquity Shark Awards 2026, awarded for CDSL Investor Protection Fund (IPF) regarding its "SEBI vs SCAM" campaign.
Furthermore, the CDSL Investor Protection Fund (IPF) conducted over 40 Investor Awareness Programmes (IAPs) across India during the quarter.
About CDSL
Established in 1999, Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) plays a pivotal role as a Market Infrastructure Institution (MII), enabling the electronic holding, settlement, and transfer of securities for various market participants including issuers, investors, and exchanges. As Asia's first listed depository, CDSL is distinguished globally by its extensive services portfolio and its operational scale.The company’s subsidiaries include CDSL Ventures Limited (CVL), which serves as India's first and largest KYC Registration Agency (KRA); Centrico Insurance Repository Limited (CIRL), certified by IRDAI as an 'Insurance Repository'; and Countrywide Commodity Repository Limited (CCRL), supporting farmers and manufacturers through electronic warehouse receipts.
CDSL Stock Price Movement
On Friday, shares of Central Depository Services (India) Limited slipped by 0.34% to close at ₹1333, as investor sentiment remained subdued for the stock. The equity traded a volume of 745,681 shares during the session.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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