Central Depository Services Reports Q1 Results; Standalone Income Reaches 326.51 Crore
Central Depository Services (India) Limited announced its financial results for the quarter (Q1) ended June 30, 2026, showing strong performance in both standalone and consolidated segments. The company’s Board of Directors considered and approved the audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results along with the Statutory Auditor's Report on August 1, 2026.The Statutory Auditors provided an unmodified opinion on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Standalone Financial Highlights (Q1 FY27)
For the quarter ending June 30, 2026, Central Depository Services reported a Total Income of ₹326.51 Crore. The company achieved a Net Profit after tax of ₹144.45 Crore for the quarter.The performance compared across various financial metrics is summarized below:
| Metric | Quarter Ended Jun 30, 2026 (Audited) | Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026 (Audited) | Quarter Ended Jun 30, 2025 (Audited) | Year Ended Mar 31, 2026 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 326.51 | 214.95 | 312.36 | 1,095.91 |
| Total Expenses | 137.20 | 127.79 | 115.55 | 492.36 |
| Profit before tax | 189.31 | 87.16 | 196.81 | 603.55 |
| Total Tax expenses | 44.86 | 18.41 | 44.80 | 135.34 |
| Net profit after tax | 144.45 | 68.75 | 152.01 | 468.21 |
Consolidated Financial Overview
At the Group level, Total Income stood at ₹340.50 Crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The consolidated entity reported a Net Profit after tax of ₹117.67 Crore for the same period.The audited results include information from subsidiaries CDSL Ventures Limited, Centrico Insurance Repository Limited, and Countrywide Commodity Repository Limited, along with associate India International Bullion Holding IFSC Limited.
Key figures for the Group are detailed below:
| Metric | Quarter Ended Jun 30, 2026 (Audited) | Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026 (Audited) | Quarter Ended Jun 30, 2025 (Audited) | Year Ended Mar 31, 2026 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 340.50 | 268.38 | 295.14 | 1,238.50 |
| Total Expenses | 174.08 | 163.95 | 143.59 | 625.41 |
| Profit before tax | 166.67 | 103.22 | 151.18 | 608.99 |
| Net profit after tax | 117.67 | 79.79 | 102.40 | 455.08 |
Segment Performance Details
The company operates across multiple segments, including Depository Activity, Data Entry and Storage, and Repository. The following table presents the operational results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026:| Particulars | Jun 30, 2026 (Audited) | Mar 31, 2026 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Segment Revenue | ||
| Depository Activity | 246.70 | 212.39 |
| Data Entry and Storage | 45.01 | 49.85 |
| Repository | 1.27 | 1.00 |
| Total Revenue | 292.98 | 263.24 |
| Less: Inter Segment Revenue | (0.22) | (0.39) |
| Total Income | 292.76 | 262.85 |
| Segment Results | ||
| Depository Activity | 109.55 | 84.66 |
| Data Entry and Storage | 10.53 | 16.12 |
| Repository | (1.40) | (1.88) |
Key Operational Updates
Several operational updates were noted in the financial results:- Investments: During the quarter, the Holding Company invested ₹1 Crore (comprising of 10,00,000 equity shares of ₹10 each) at par in Sahamati Foundation.
- Legal Matters: The company is involved in an Arbitral Award matter concerning Anugrah Stock & Broking Private Limited ("Anugrah"). This award has been challenged and is pending before the Bombay High Court, though management believes it has a strong case on merits and assessed no impact on the financial books for Q1 FY27.
CDSL Stock Price Movement
Shares of Central Depository Services (India) Limited slipped on Friday, settling at ₹1333 after shedding ₹4.50, or 0.34%. The stock recorded a volume of 745,681 shares during the trading 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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