CDSL Penalized ₹1 Crore by SEBI Over 2022 Malware Incident
CDSL has been fined ₹1 crore by SEBI due to a malware incident on November 18, 2022. The penalty was imposed on July 20, 2026. CDSL stated there is no material impact on its operations, except for the penalty payment.
While the penalty amount is significant, the company explicitly states that it has no material impact on its financial or operational activities beyond the payment of the fine.
The company has received a penalty from a regulatory body, which is generally a negative event.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has been penalized ₹1 crore by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) concerning a malware incident that occurred on November 18, 2022. The penalty was imposed on July 20, 2026, under Section 15HB of the SEBI Act, 1992, and Section 19G of the Depositories Act, 1996.
The SEBI order includes observations regarding cybersecurity and operational resilience matters under the applicable regulatory framework. CDSL has stated that this penalty is the only material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities, aside from the payment of the penalty amount itself.
This disclosure is made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. Further details are available on the company's website and were provided in an annexure to the disclosure.
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