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CDSL Q4 Results FY24-25: Net Profit Falls 22% YoY to ₹100.39 Cr

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.

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Key Highlights/Quick Insights

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.

CDSL Q4 and FY25 – Financial Table (Consolidated)

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

Segment Highlights

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.

Sector Expectations for CDSL Q4 Results FY24-25

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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