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Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has released its Q4 FY25-26 results, reporting a 22% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit to ₹100.39 crore, compared to ₹129.42 crore in the same quarter last year. Despite a decrease in profitability, revenue from operations stood at ₹224.45 crore, reflecting the company’s continued strength in depository-related services. The results have drawn attention from market watchers and impacted the CDSL share price, which reacted to the earnings miss and dividend announcement.
Here are the standout points from CDSL’s Q4 FY25-26 performance:
Revenue from operations stood at ₹224.45 crore, down 6.78% YoY from ₹240.78 crore.
Total income dropped to ₹255.78 crore from ₹267.37 crore in Q4 FY24.
Net profit declined 22% YoY to ₹100.39 crore from ₹129.42 crore.
Expenses rose to ₹129.40 crore, up from ₹100.93 crore in Q4 FY24.
Final dividend of ₹25 per equity share declared for FY25-26.
Depreciation and tech-related expenses grew significantly, signalling increased investment in infrastructure.
Particulars | Q4 FY25 (₹ Cr) | Q3 FY24 (₹ Cr) | Q4 FY24 (₹ Cr) | FY25 (₹ Cr) | FY24 (₹ Cr) |
Income | |||||
Revenue from operations | 224.4485 | 278.1076 | 240.7822 | 1082.2080 | 812.2566 |
Other income | 31.3302 | 19.9860 | 26.5868 | 117.0743 | 95.0473 |
Total income | 255.7787 | 298.0936 | 267.3690 | 1199.2823 | 907.3039 |
Expenses | |||||
Employee benefit expense | 31.4765 | 32.2856 | 27.5973 | 121.9347 | 96.4253 |
Finance cost | 0.0502 | 0.0147 | 0.0220 | 0.1003 | 0.1101 |
Depreciation, impairment and amortization expenses | 14.2848 | 12.9677 | 8.0135 | 48.9843 | 27.2337 |
Computer technology related expenses | 33.6297 | 29.6002 | 20.1481 | 113.1596 | 63.3232 |
Other expenses | 49.9635 | 55.5686 | 45.1453 | 222.8409 | 163.1169 |
Total Expenses | 129.4047 | 130.4368 | 100.9262 | 507.0198 | 350.2092 |
Profit before share of net profits of investments accounted for using equity method and tax | 126.3740 | 167.6568 | 166.4428 | 692.2625 | 557.0947 |
Share of net profits of investments accounted for using equity method | |||||
Share of profit/(loss) of associate | 0.8294 | 0.7222 | 1.9587 | 2.6404 | (1.0831) |
Profit before tax | 127.2034 | 168.3790 | 168.4015 | 694.9029 | 556.0116 |
Tax expense | |||||
Current tax | 23.8626 | 40.0380 | 33.0346 | 161.3454 | 121.7339 |
Deferred tax | 2.9489 | (1.4685) | 5.9513 | 7.2311 | 14.7236 |
Total tax expenses | 26.8115 | 38.5695 | 38.9859 | 168.5765 | 136.4575 |
Net profit after tax | 100.3919 | 129.8095 | 129.4156 | 526.3264 | 419.5541 |
CDSL’s core revenue was derived from transaction charges, annual issuer charges, IPO and corporate action-related fees, and e-voting services. Notably:
Transaction and demat charges witnessed moderate growth.
Tech infrastructure investment led to a notable rise in related expenses (₹33.63 crore vs ₹20.15 crore YoY).
Revenue from IPO and KYC services experienced normalisation due to market fluctuations.
The financial markets had anticipated stable growth in CDSL’s earnings, but the 22% YoY drop in net profit fell short of most analyst projections. While revenue was largely in line with expectations, higher expenses—particularly on the tech and compliance front—compressed margins. This performance trails slightly behind industry peers, many of whom posted stable or slightly improving bottom lines amid heightened capital market activity.
Management Commentary
In its earnings release, CDSL highlighted that the dip in net profit was a result of strategic investment in digital infrastructure and technology, aimed at long-term scalability. The management reiterated their commitment to compliance and operational robustness, acknowledging the current challenges posed by increasing regulatory requirements and tech integration costs.
They also expressed optimism regarding India’s growing investor base, increased demat account openings, and the rising number of IPOs, which they believe will provide sustained momentum in the upcoming quarters.
For a complete overview of all upcoming and past earnings reports, check the Quarterly Results Calendar 2025.
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