Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, during its board meeting held on January 31, 2026. For the third quarter (Q3) of FY 2025-26, the company reported a consolidated total income of ₹333.60 crore, reflecting a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 11.9% from ₹298.11 crore in Q3 FY 2024-25, though it saw a slight sequential (QoQ) decline of 2.3% from ₹341.37 crore. The consolidated net profit for the quarter stood at ₹132.95 crore, marking a 2.4% increase compared to ₹129.81 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. However, sequentially, the net profit decreased by 5.0% from ₹139.93 crore in the preceding quarter.

Established in 1999, CDSL is a leading Indian Market Infrastructure Institution (MII) and the first listed depository in Asia. It provides vital services such as dematerialization of securities, electronic holding and transaction processing, and settlement of trades for a wide range of capital market participants. As of late 2025, CDSL achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 16.5 crore active demat accounts, maintaining its dominant position in the Indian market with a market share of approximately 79%. Recent updates in 2025 highlight its focus on technological innovation, including the enhancement of the MyEasi investor app and being recognized with awards such as “Innovation in Market Infrastructure” at the Leaders in Custody Asia Awards 2025. The company’s shareholding pattern as of December 2025 shows prominent institutional interest, with major investors including BSE Limited (15% stake), PPFAS Asset Management (4.6%), and the Life Insurance Corporation of India (4.4%). Notably, mutual funds like Nippon India Small Cap Fund and Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund also hold significant positions in the company.