Central Depository Services (India) Ltd
Central Depository Services (India) Q3 FY26 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q3 FY26 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.
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CDSL is focused on building scalable and secure infrastructure to support future growth. Technology spend has increased significantly (4x since FY '23), aimed at building scalable, secure, and seamless infrastructure to handle future growth and market surges.
From Central Depository Services (India) Ltd's Q3 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- CDSL is focused on building scalable and secure infrastructure to support future growth.
- Market participation is expected to increase as more investors enter the securities market.
- The insurance repository business growth is in sync with the insurance industry, with efforts to increase market share.
- IPO and corporate actions segment is prepared to handle large upcoming IPOs, indicating expected growth.
- Technology investments are aimed at capacity expansion and seamless service, preparing for sudden growth surges.
- Although current commodity markets see softness, CDSL expects long-term positive outlook aligned with India's economic fundamentals.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- CDSL is investing significantly in its subsidiary, focusing on infrastructure development to support future growth despite current scale.
- Technology investments include building robust capacity and incorporating the latest advancements like AI, hardware, network, and security upgrades.
- The company emphasizes continuous evolution of technology systems to handle increasing transaction volumes and regulatory requirements.
- Future capex is driven by the need to maintain a seamless, scalable infrastructure analogous to building a "road" irrespective of current traffic, preparing for potential future surges.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
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Central Depository Services (India) Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Central Depository Services (India) Ltd Q3 FY26 results — key figures
| ₹ Cr | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | YoY | Q2 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 304 | 278 | +9.4% | 319 | -4.7% |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | 160 | 161 | -0.6% | 176 | -9.1% |
| Operating margin | 52% | 58% | -6 pp | 55% | -3 pp |
| Profit before tax | 172 | 168 | +2.4% | 183 | -6% |
| Net profit (PAT) | 133 | 130 | +2.3% | 140 | -5% |
| EPS (₹) | 6.38 | 6.22 | +2.6% | 6.71 | -4.9% |
Source: reported quarterly figures (Screener), ₹ crore.
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest (Q2 FY27): revenue ₹394 Cr, net profit ₹173 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Central Depository Services (India) Ltd Q3 FY26 results?
CDSL is focused on building scalable and secure infrastructure to support future growth. Technology spend has increased significantly (4x since FY '23), aimed at building scalable, secure, and seamless infrastructure to handle future growth and market surges.
What is Central Depository Services (India) Ltd share price analysis?
Central Depository Services (India) Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 58.8 with a market cap of ₹27,724 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Central Depository Services (India) Ltd planning capital expenditure?
CDSL is investing significantly in its subsidiary, focusing on infrastructure development to support future growth despite current scale.
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