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Central Depository Share Price

NSE: CDSL

BSE: 538434

Small Cap

1409.70

-28.50

(-1.98%)

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Central Depository Stock Performance

as on January 9, 2026 at 4:01 pm IST

  • Day's Low

    Day's High

    ₹1,403.1
    ₹1,450.9
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    0.47%

    Downside

    2.92%

    Upside

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  • 52 Week's Low

    52 Week's High

    ₹1,047.45
    ₹1,828.9
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    25.70%

    Downside

    29.74%

    Upside

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Central Depository share price movements today

Previous Close
₹1,438.20
Open
₹1,432.70
Volume
20.28L
Upper Circuit
₹1,582.00
Lower Circuit
₹1,294.40
Day's Low - High
₹1,403.1 - ₹1,450.9
52 Week Low - High
₹1,047.45 - ₹1,828.9

Central Depository Historical Returns

1 Month Return
-4.7 %
3 Month Return
-12.18 %
1 Year Return
-11.59 %
3 Year Return
+ 155.76 %
5 Year Return
+ 431.7 %

Central Depository Fundamentals

as on January 9, 2026 at 4:01 pm IST

Market Cap

₹29,462.73 Cr

Return on Equity (ROE)

36.23

PE Ratio (TTM)

62.27

Return on capital employed (ROCE)

46.05

Industry PE ratio

76.73

Beta (LTM)

1.73

P/B Ratio

18.33

Dividend Yield

1.02

PEG Ratio

-21.81

Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY

-13.6

EPS (TTM)

25.18

Sector

Financial Services

Book Value

84.23

Technical Analysis

Central Depository Stock Valuation

as on January 9, 2026 at 4:01 pm IST

Central Depository in the last 5 years

  • Overview

  • Trends

Lowest (8.27x)

August 23, 2019

Today (62.27x)

January 9, 2026

Industry (76.73x)

January 9, 2026

Highest (77.04x)

December 17, 2024

LowHigh

Today’s Price to Earnings Ratio: 62.27x

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd vs Peer Comparison

Compare market cap, revenue, PE, and other key metrics of Central Depository with its industry peers.

Company
Analyst View
Market Cap(in ₹ Cr)
5 Year CAGRDebt to Asset Ratio
Net Profit(in ₹ Cr)
Yearly Revenue(in ₹ Cr)
HOLD29,462.7386.34%0.525261,082
BUY18,028.9220.5%0.574641,422
BUY55,868.71108.02%0.675601,112
BUY21,201.13110.78%0.691,1725,239
BUY1,08,728.49739.68%0.611,3223,212

Analyst Recommendation on Central Depository Stock

Based on 14 analysts

HOLD

35.71%

Buy

35.71%

Hold

28.57%

Sell

Based on 14 analysts, 35.71% of analysts recommend a 'HOLD' rating for Central Depository. Average target price of ₹1532.57

Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence

Central Depository Share Price Target

Get share price movements and forecasts by analysts on Central Depository.

What analysts predicted

8.72%UPSIDE

Target Price

₹1532.57

Current Price

₹1409.7

Analyzed by

14 Analysts

High

₹1840

Target

₹1532.57

Low

₹1000

Central Depository target price 1532.57, a slight upside of 8.72% compared to current price of ₹1409.7. According to 14 analysts rating.

Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence

Central Depository Stock’s Investor Sentiment and Interest

Investment in Central Depository Services (India) Ltd Shares on INDmoney has grown by 11.19% over the past 30 days, indicating increased transactional activity.

Time period: to

Change:11.19% versus previous 30 day period

Search interest for Central Depository Services (India) Ltd Stock has increased by 14% in the last 30 days, reflecting an upward trend in search activity.

Time period: to

Change:14% versus previous 30 day period

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd Quarterly Profit & Loss

Figures in Rupees Crores

Mar 2023
Jun 2023
Sep 2023
Dec 2023
Mar 2024
Jun 2024
Sep 2024
Dec 2024
Mar 2025
Jun 2025
Sep 2025
Sales
124.77
149.68
207.31
214.48
240.78
257.39
322.26
278.11
224.45
258.81
318.89
Other Income
19.05
24.18
22.8
21.48
28.55
30.01
36.84
20.71
32.16
36.35
22.48
Total Income
143.82
173.86
230.12
235.96
269.33
287.4
359.1
298.82
256.61
295.16
341.37
Expenses
56.46
70.14
78.84
84.04
92.89
102.95
122.46
117.45
115.07
128.73
142.58
Operating Profit
68.31
79.54
128.47
130.44
147.89
154.44
199.8
160.66
109.38
130.08
176.31
Operating Profit Margin %
54.75%
53.14%
61.97%
60.82%
61.42%
60%
62%
57.77%
48.73%
50.26%
55.29%
Profit Before Interest, Tax and Depreciation
87.36
103.72
151.27
151.92
176.44
184.45
236.64
181.36
141.54
166.43
198.79
Interest
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.01
0.05
0.05
0.04
Depreciation
5.47
5.83
6.49
6.9
8.01
9.8
11.93
12.97
14.28
15.2
16.1
Profit Before Tax
81.86
97.86
144.75
144.99
168.41
174.63
224.69
168.38
127.21
151.18
182.65
Tax Paid
18.73
24.18
35.78
37.51
38.98
40.47
62.73
38.57
26.81
48.78
42.72
Profit After Tax
63.12
73.69
108.97
107.48
129.42
134.17
161.96
129.81
100.39
102.4
139.93
Total Net profit including share of profit / Loss from associate company
63.12
73.69
108.97
107.48
129.42
134.17
161.96
129.81
100.39
102.4
139.93
EPS
6.04
7.04
10.42
10.28
12.37
12.84
7.75
6.23
4.8
4.9
6.71
Actual EPS
6.04
7.04
10.42
10.28
12.37
12.84
7.75
6.23
4.8
4.9
6.71
Adjusted EPS
3.02
3.52
5.21
5.14
6.19
6.42
7.75
6.23
4.8
4.9
6.71
Diluted EPS
6.04
7.04
10.42
10.28
12.37
12.84
7.75
6.23
4.8
4.9
6.71

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd Annual Profit & Loss

Figures in Rupees Crores

Mar 2017
Mar 2018
Mar 2019
Mar 2020
Mar 2021
Mar 2022
Mar 2023
Mar 2024
Mar 2025
Sales
146
187.69
196.25
225.11
343.72
551.33
555.09
812.26
1,082.21
Other Income
40.85
37.99
49.19
59.15
56.92
54.57
65.85
95.05
119.71
Total Income
186.85
225.68
245.45
284.25
400.63
605.9
620.94
907.3
1,201.92
Expenses
66.58
77.31
87.32
136.04
131.89
185.88
236.17
323.95
457.94
Operating Profit
79.42
110.38
108.93
89.07
211.83
365.45
318.92
488.31
624.27
Operating Profit Margin %
54.4%
58.81%
55.51%
39.57%
61.63%
66.29%
57.45%
60.12%
57.68%
Profit Before Interest, Tax and Depreciation
120.27
148.36
158.12
148.21
268.75
420.02
384.77
583.36
743.99
Interest
-
-
-
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.13
0.11
0.1
Depreciation
3.7
6.95
9.92
11.73
9.2
11.46
19.48
27.23
48.98
Profit Before Tax
116.57
141.41
148.2
136.45
259.53
408.55
365.16
556.02
694.91
Tax Paid
29.98
37.78
33.38
29.73
58.25
96.74
89.19
136.45
168.58
Profit After Tax
86.59
103.64
114.83
106.72
201.27
311.81
275.96
419.55
526.33
Total Net profit including share of profit / Loss from associate company
86.59
103.64
114.83
106.72
201.27
311.81
275.96
419.55
526.33
EPS
8.21
9.87
10.86
10.16
19.17
29.78
26.41
40.11
25.2
Actual EPS
8.21
9.87
10.86
10.16
19.17
29.78
26.41
40.11
25.2
Adjusted EPS
4.11
4.93
5.43
5.08
9.59
14.89
13.21
20.06
25.2
Diluted EPS
8.21
9.87
10.86
10.16
19.17
29.78
26.41
40.11
25.2

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd Cash Flow

Figures in Rupees Crores

Mar 2016
Mar 2017
Mar 2018
Mar 2019
Mar 2020
Mar 2021
Mar 2022
Mar 2023
Mar 2024
Mar 2025
Net Cash from Operating Activities
28.42
42.74
79.3
85.7
82.17
192.56
283.41
248.83
385.94
542.68
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
0.27
18.19
-67.1
-66.77
-32.65
-107.22
-145.53
-126.27
-249.24
-298.32
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
-27.67
-31.44
-37.73
-20.09
-50.53
-47.17
-94.18
-157.78
-168.58
-230.59
Net Cash Flow
1.01
29.49
-25.52
-1.17
-1.02
38.17
43.7
-35.23
-31.88
13.77

Central Depository Stock Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

Mar 2023
Jun 2023
Sep 2023
Dec 2023
Mar 2024
Jun 2024
Aug 2024
Sep 2024
Dec 2024
Mar 2025
Jun 2025
Sep 2025
Promoters
20%
15%
15%
15%
15%
15%
15%
15%
15%
15%
15%
15%
DII
18.47%
21.73%
21.55%
21.06%
22.79%
24.5%
23.75%
21.15%
18.84%
15.29%
13.82%
13.82%
Public
46.85%
47.87%
47.94%
45.51%
50.47%
46.09%
46.79%
49.66%
48.74%
58.25%
57.87%
59.28%
Total Outstanding Shares
10,45,00,000
10,45,00,000
10,45,00,000
10,45,00,000
10,45,00,000
10,45,00,000
20,90,00,000
20,90,00,000
20,90,00,000
20,90,00,000
20,90,00,000
20,90,00,000
Total Shareholders
8,28,853
8,32,225
8,09,315
7,77,030
8,43,101
8,28,806
9,11,745
11,03,616
11,73,419
15,29,589
14,97,889
15,12,189

Mutual Funds that own Central Depository Stock

Check out the Mutual Funds with significant holdings in Central Depository.

Central Depository Corporate Actions

View detailed summary of the earnings and dividend history of Central Depository.

  • Central Depository Services (India) Ltd Earnings Results

    Central Depository Services (India) Ltd’s net profit fell -13.46% since last year same period to ₹140.22Cr in the Q2 2025-2026. On a quarterly growth basis, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd has generated 36.97% jump in its net profits since last 3-months.

    Read More about Earnings Results
  • Central Depository Services (India) Ltd Dividends May,2025

    In the quarter ending March 2025, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd has declared dividend of ₹12.50 per share on 03 May 2025 - translating a dividend yield of 2.45%.

    Read More about Dividends

Indices Featuring Central Depository Stock

Check stock indices that include Central Depository.

Nifty Small 100

₹17,282.65

-1.81 (-318.4%)

Nifty 500

₹23,467.35

-0.9 (-212.75%)

Nifty Smallcap 50

₹8,435.05

-1.98 (-170.05%)

Nifty MidSmallcap 400

₹19,846.50

-1.16 (-232.25%)

Nifty Smallcap 250

₹16,209.45

-1.7 (-279.6%)

Insights on Central Depository Services (India) Ltd

Insights help you understand the recent movement of the company's critical parameters, giving you an overall view of the company.

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    Retail Holding Up

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    Retail Investor have increased holdings from 57.87% to 59.28% in Sep 2025 quarter

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    Profit Spike

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    Netprofit is up for the last 3 quarters, 100.31 Cr → 140.22 Cr (in ₹), with an average increase of 14.5% per quarter

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    Price Rise

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    In the last 3 years, CDSL stock has moved up by 155.8%

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    MF Holding Up

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    Mutual Funds have increased holdings from 6.20% to 6.22% in Sep 2025 quarter

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    Revenue Rich

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    Revenue is up for the last 3 quarters, 256.61 Cr → 341.37 Cr (in ₹), with an average increase of 13.3% per quarter

  • imgNO EFFECT

    Against Peers

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    In the last 1 year, BSE Ltd has given 56.4% return, outperforming this stock by 68.0%

  • imgNO EFFECT

    Against Peers

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    In the last 3 years, BSE Ltd has given 1389.8% return, outperforming this stock by 1234.1%

  • imgNO EFFECT

    Promoter Holding Unchanged

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    Promoters holdings remained unchanged at 15.00% of holdings in Sep 2025 quarter

  • imgNEGATIVE IMPACT

    FII Holding Down

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    Foreign Institutions have decreased holdings from 12.90% to 11.54% in Sep 2025 quarter

Central Depository Stock Futures & Options Contracts

View the latest movement in Central Depository Futures & Options, including strike prices, expiry dates, and percentage changes.

Central Depository Options

Name
Expiry
Strike Price
LTP
Absolute Change
Change
CDSL 27 Jan ₹1500 Call
January 27, 2026
₹1500
₹10.55
-5.3
-33.44%
CDSL 27 Jan ₹1460 Call
January 27, 2026
₹1460
₹18.75
-9.7
-34.09%
CDSL 27 Jan ₹1440 Call
January 27, 2026
₹1440
₹25.2
-12
-32.26%
CDSL 27 Jan ₹1480 Call
January 27, 2026
₹1480
₹14.3
-7.05
-33.02%

Central Depository Futures

Name
Expiry
Strike Price
LTP
Absolute Change
Change
CDSL 27 Jan Fut
January 27, 2026
-
₹1412
-26.91
-1.87%
CDSL 24 Feb Fut
February 24, 2026
-
₹1418.3
-27.03
-1.87%
CDSL 30 Mar Fut
March 30, 2026
-
₹1423.9
-28.76
-1.98%

About Central Depository Services (India) Ltd

Founded in 1999, CDSL (Central Depository Services Limited) is India's leading securities depository. The company enables investors to securely hold and transact in financial securities in a dematerialized (electronic) format. In simple words, when you buy shares in the stock market, you don’t get paper certificates anymore. Instead, CDSL holds your shares in digital form (called a Demat account). So, if you own shares of any company, they are stored digitally with CDSL. It also helps when you want to sell shares, get dividends, or bonus shares, all of that happens easily through CDSL.

As of June 2025, CDSL manages 15.9 crore demat accounts, with around 80% market share. Simply, 8 out of every 10 investors have their demat accounts with CDSL. In terms of revenue per demant account, CDSL made ₹55.44 from each investor during FY25.

OrganisationCentral Depository Services (India) Ltd
HeadquartersMumbai
IndustryFinancial Services
CEOBalkrishna Vinayak Chaubal
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FAQs

What is Central Depository share price today?

Central Depository share price today stands at ₹1409.7 as on at the close of the market. Central Depository share today touched a day high of ₹1450.9 and a low of ₹1403.1.

What is the 52 week high and 52 week low range for Central Depository share?

Central Depository touched a 52 week high of ₹1828.9 and a 52 week low of ₹1047.45. Central Depository share price today i.e. is closed at ₹1409.7, which is -22.92% down from its 52 week high and 34.58% up from its 52 week low.

What is Central Depository's market capitalisation today?

Central Depository market capitalisation is ₹29,462.73 Cr as on .

How to buy Central Depository shares?

To buy Central Depository shares, you need to follow these steps:

  • Open a Demat account and Trading account on INDmoney
  • Fund your Trading account
  • Search for CDSL or Central Depository Services (India) Ltd on the INDmoney app to check live prices of the stock
  • Click on Buy or SIP to place an order to invest in Central Depository shares. You can invest by selecting the number of shares or set up a fixed SIP to invest every month or week.

What is Central Depository trading volume today?

Central Depository trading volume is 20.28L as on . This means that 20.28L shares of Central Depository were bought and sold on the stock market during today's trading session.

What are products and services of CDSL?

Depository Services: CDSL stores your shares in digital form (Demat account) and helps you buy, sell, or transfer them easily. For every ₹100 in sales, ₹85.4 came from this segment in Q1 FY26.

Manages Financial Data: It helps with KYC, GST filing, and opening digital accounts for investors and businesses. This segment contributed ₹14.2 for every ₹100 sales.

Stores Insurance and Commodity Records: CDSL keeps your insurance policies and warehouse commodities safe in digital records, so you can manage them easily.

Which is bigger CDSL or NSDL?

NSDL is bigger by value in demat accounts, as of June 2025, it holds ₹511 lakh crore worth of demat assets, compared to CDSL’s ₹79 lakh crore. But CDSL has a wider investor base with over 15.9 crore demat accounts, almost 4 times more than NSDL. In terms of revenue, NSDL generated 31% higher revenue than CDSL; however, when it comes to profits, CDSL is more efficient. CDSL made ₹48.6 from every ₹100 rupee of revenue while NSDL made just ₹22.4 in FY25.

What is the valuation of CDSL?

As of August 2025, CDSL’s stock is trading at a P/E of about 63. Meanwhile, its rival, NSDL, has launched its IPO at a P/E ratio of 46.6. In simple words, for every ₹1 of profit, investors are paying ₹63 for CDSL and ₹46.6 for NSDL. Looking at these numbers, CDSL seems to be trading at a higher valuation than its peer, NSDL.