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CDSL Profit Drops 20.5% Despite Revenue Rise
2 May
Summary
- Consolidated net profit fell 20.5% to Rs 79.79 crore in Q4 FY26.
- Revenue from operations increased 17.1% to Rs 262.85 crore in the same period.
- Total expenses rose by 26.7% year-on-year in Q4 FY26.

Central Depository Services (India) disclosed a 20.5% decrease in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, reporting Rs 79.79 crore. This financial outcome was observed even as the company's revenue from operations saw a substantial 17.1% uplift, amounting to Rs 262.85 crore when compared to the previous fiscal year's Q4.
However, the increase in revenue was offset by a 26.7% year-on-year surge in total expenses for the quarter, reaching Rs 163.95 crore. Pre-tax profit also declined by 18.9% to Rs 103.22 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 127.20 crore in Q4 FY25.
For the entirety of fiscal year 2026, CDSL's net profit was Rs 455.08 crore, marking a 13.5% drop from the previous year. Total income for FY26, however, rose by 5.8% to Rs 1,144.92 crore.