CDSL Q4 FY26 Results: ₹12.75 Dividend Recommended, Detailed Financials Released

Central Depository Services (India) Limited has published its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, as per a newspaper publication filed with the National Stock Exchange of India on May 03, 2026. The results, reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 2, 2026, present a comprehensive picture of the company's consolidated and standalone performance. Alongside the results, the board has recommended a final dividend of ₹12.75 per equity share of face value ₹10 per share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval. For comparison, the dividend for the year ended March 31, 2025 stood at ₹12.50 per equity share.

Consolidated Financial Performance

CDSL's consolidated results for Q4 FY26 and the full financial year ended March 31, 2026 reflect mixed trends across revenue, profitability, and earnings metrics. The following table presents the key consolidated financial figures (all figures in ₹ Lakh except EPS):

Metric: Q4 FY26 (31.03.2026) Q3 FY26 (31.12.2025) Q4 FY25 (31.03.2025) FY26 (Year Ended) FY25 (Year Ended) Income from Operations: ₹26,284.80 ₹20,435.50 ₹16,145.91 ₹1,14,491.87 ₹1,08,226.26 Other Income: ₹552.98 ₹2,924.82 ₹3,128.22 ₹9,357.66 ₹11,697.87 Net Profit Before Tax (before exceptional items): ₹10,442.58 ₹17,315.21 ₹12,637.40 ₹61,308.90 ₹69,226.25 Net Profit Before Tax (after exceptional items): ₹10,322.10 ₹17,193.14 ₹12,720.34 ₹60,898.55 ₹69,490.29 Net Profit After Tax: ₹7,979.10 ₹13,294.81 ₹10,039.19 ₹45,507.66 ₹52,632.64 Total Comprehensive Income: ₹8,293.45 ₹13,348.78 ₹10,020.60 ₹45,963.26 ₹52,658.65 Equity Share Capital: ₹20,900.00 ₹20,900.00 ₹20,900.00 ₹20,900.00 ₹20,900.00 Other Equity: — — — ₹1,75,078.25 ₹1,55,134.47 EPS – Basic & Diluted (₹): 3.84 6.38 4.80 21.82 25.20

On a full-year consolidated basis, income from operations grew to ₹1,14,491.87 lakh in FY26 from ₹1,08,226.26 lakh in FY25. However, net profit after tax for the full year declined to ₹45,507.66 lakh from ₹52,632.64 lakh in the previous year, reflecting margin pressures. The full-year consolidated EPS stood at ₹21.82 compared to ₹25.20 in FY25.

Standalone Financial Performance

The standalone results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026 are presented below (all figures in ₹ Lakh except EPS):

Metric: Q4 FY26 (31.03.2026) Q3 FY26 (31.12.2025) FY26 (Year Ended) FY25 (Year Ended) Income from Operations: ₹21,238.65 ₹25,439.89 ₹96,045.23 ₹84,820.91 Other Income: ₹256.44 ₹2,431.09 ₹13,545.39 ₹13,634.74 Net Profit Before Tax (before exceptional items): ₹8,716.03 ₹15,418.98 ₹60,355.42 ₹59,353.28 Net Profit After Tax: ₹6,875.30 ₹11,994.77 ₹46,820.95 ₹46,209.55 Total Comprehensive Income: ₹6,933.00 ₹12,001.27 ₹46,813.70 ₹46,130.70 Equity Share Capital: ₹20,900.00 ₹20,900.00 ₹20,900.00 ₹20,900.00 Other Equity: — — ₹1,38,917.16 ₹1,18,228.46 EPS – Basic & Diluted (₹): 3.29 5.74 22.40 22.11

On a standalone basis, income from operations for the full year FY26 rose to ₹96,045.23 lakh from ₹84,820.91 lakh in FY25. Standalone net profit after tax for the full year improved marginally to ₹46,820.95 lakh from ₹46,209.55 lakh. The standalone full-year EPS stood at ₹22.40 versus ₹22.11 in the prior year.

Dividend and Regulatory Disclosures

The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹12.75 per equity share of face value ₹10 per share for FY26, up from ₹12.50 per equity share declared for the year ended March 31, 2025, subject to shareholder approval. The audited consolidated and standalone financial results were published in the Financial Express and Loksatta newspapers on May 03, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 and 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The full format of the audited results is available on the company's website at www.cdslindia.com and on the NSE website at www.nseindia.com . The results were signed off by Nehal Vora, Managing Director & CEO, and the filing was certified by Nilay Shah, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (ACS No.: A20586).

CDSL Ventures Limited (CVL), a KYC Registration Agency and wholly owned subsidiary of Central Depository Services (India) Limited, has achieved a significant milestone by crossing 10 crore KYC records. This achievement underscores the growing digitization and standardization of Know Your Customer processes across India's financial markets.

Pioneering Role in KYC Infrastructure

CVL holds the distinction of being India's first registered KYC Registration Agency, establishing its foundational role in the country's financial infrastructure. The company maintains centralized KYC data for various market participants, creating a unified system that serves stock brokers, mutual funds, and other regulated entities.

Milestone Details: Information KYC Records Achieved: 10 crore Company Status: First registered KRA in India Parent Company: Central Depository Services (India) Limited Ownership Structure: Wholly owned subsidiary

Market Trends Driving Growth

The milestone reflects several key developments in India's financial landscape. The growing reliance on digital and standardized KYC processes has become increasingly important for intermediaries across the financial sector. This growth mirrors broader trends including increased retail investor participation, higher adoption of digital onboarding processes, and strengthened regulatory emphasis on compliance and transparency.

The KYC framework serves as a critical component of market integrity and investor protection, enabling uniform verification standards while reducing duplication across financial institutions.

Comprehensive Service Portfolio

Beyond maintaining KYC records, CVL offers a diverse range of services that support the financial ecosystem's operational and compliance requirements:

Aadhaar-based eKYC and eSign services

Central KYC (CKYC) support

Investor accreditation services

Registrar and share transfer agent services

GST-related services

These offerings demonstrate the company's comprehensive approach to supporting various compliance and operational requirements within the financial ecosystem.

Regulatory Alignment and Future Outlook

The achievement comes during a period when regulators continue focusing on improving efficiency, data accuracy, and ease of access within the securities market. Centralized KYC infrastructure is increasingly viewed as a key enabler of these regulatory objectives, positioning CVL's services as essential components of India's evolving financial infrastructure.

The milestone represents not just numerical achievement but also reflects the maturation of India's digital financial services ecosystem and the increasing sophistication of compliance frameworks across the industry.

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