CDSL Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Transcript Released
CDSL released its Q4 FY26 earnings call transcript. The company reported 18.01 crore demat accounts as of March 31, 2026, with over 80% market share. For FY26, standalone net profit was ₹468 crore on total income of ₹1,096 crore. Consolidated net profit stood at ₹455 crore. Significant investments in technology were highlighted.
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Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has released the transcript of its conference call held on May 04, 2026, to discuss the financial results for the fourth quarter and the full financial year 2025-26. The call featured management including Mr. Nehal Vora, MD & CEO, and Mr. Girish Amesara, CFO.
During the call, the management highlighted that CDSL crossed 22.4 crore demat accounts industry-wide, with CDSL itself opening over 2.7 crore accounts in FY26, bringing its total to 18.01 crore accounts as of March 31, 2026, maintaining over an 80% market share. The company also received several recognitions, including the Golden Peacock Innovative Product Service Award and the Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility.
CDSL Ventures, a subsidiary, received SEBI's no objection to set up a separate business unit at GIFT IFSC. The company also executed the next phase of Demat account portability and automated investor transfers. The management discussed the potential impact of the Securities Market Code 2025.
Financially, for FY 2025-26, CDSL reported a standalone total income of ₹1,096 crore and a standalone net profit of ₹468 crore. On a consolidated basis, total income was ₹1,239 crore and net profit was ₹455 crore. For the fourth quarter standalone, income was ₹215 crore with a net profit of ₹69 crore, while consolidated income was ₹286 crore with a net profit of ₹80 crore.
The management extensively discussed technology investments, emphasizing its role as the company's DNA, crucial for scalability, security, and adapting to evolving market structures and investor needs. They noted that technology costs have surpassed employee costs on a consolidated basis, reflecting a strategic shift towards a tech-based operational model.
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