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Central Depository Services (India) Ltd Dividend History & Latest Dividend 2026

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Central Depository Services (India) last declared a final dividend of ₹12.75 per share on 2 May 2026. The ex-date was 17 July 2026 and the record date was 17 July 2026. Trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.97% as of 3 November 2026.

Latest Dividend

₹12.75

FY2026 · Final

Declared On

2 May 2026

announcement date

Ex-Date

17 Jul 2026

last ex-dividend date

Record Date

17 Jul 2026

eligibility cutoff

TTM Yield

0.97%

as of 3 Nov 2026

Central Depository Services (India) Dividend History

10 dividends declared, newest first

AnnouncementEx-DateRecord DateTypeDividend / ShareAdjusted Dividend / ShareYield at Ex-Date
2 May 202617 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Final₹12.75₹12.750.90%
3 May 20257 Aug 20257 Aug 2025Final₹12.50₹12.500.80%
4 May 202416 Jul 202416 Jul 2024Final₹19.00₹9.50NA
4 May 202416 Jul 202416 Jul 2024Special₹3.00₹1.50NA
29 Apr 202325 Aug 202325 Aug 2023Final₹16.00₹8.00NA
29 Apr 20227 Sep 20228 Sep 2022Final₹15.00₹7.50NA
1 May 202113 Sep 202114 Sep 2021Final₹9.00₹4.50NA
16 May 20207 Sep 20208 Sep 2020Final₹4.50₹2.25NA
3 May 20196 Sep 201910 Sep 2019Final₹4.00₹2.00NA
21 Apr 20189 Aug 201813 Aug 2018Final₹3.50₹1.75NA

Adjusted for 1:1 bonus in Aug 2024. Adjusted Dividend / Share restates past payouts on today's share count, so figures before and after the change can be compared.

Central Depository Services (India) Dividend Summary

Based on dividends up to FY2026, adjusted for bonus issues and splits

Consecutive years paid

9

financial years, up to FY2026

5Y adjusted DPS CAGR

23.2%

FY2021 to FY2026

5Y total adjusted dividend

₹51.75

per share, includes special

Latest payout ratio

58%

FY2026 DPS ÷ EPS

Payout frequency

Annual

1 dividend in FY2026

Dividend per Share vs Earnings per Share

Adjusted dividend per share and EPS for each completed financial year, on one ₹ scale

Financial YearEPSAdjusted DPS
FY2026₹21.83₹12.75
FY2025₹25.20₹12.50
FY2024₹20.06₹11.00
FY2023₹13.20₹8.00
FY2022₹17.94₹7.50
FY2021NA₹4.50
FY2020NA₹2.25

How Much Dividend Would You Receive?

Gross amount at the latest dividend of ₹12.75 per share

Gross dividend

₹1,275.00

100 × ₹12.75 per share

Calculated at the latest declared dividend of ₹12.75 per share, before tax. Past dividends do not indicate future dividends.

About Central Depository Services (India)'s Dividend Record

Central Depository Services (India) has paid a dividend in each of the last 9 financial years, up to FY2026. Central Depository Services (India) declared a special dividend of ₹3.00 per share in 2024. After adjusting for bonus issues and stock splits, dividend per share grew at a 5-year CAGR of 23.2% from FY2021 to FY2026. The total adjusted dividend over the five financial years up to FY2026 is ₹51.75 per share. The FY2026 payout ratio was 58%, based on earnings per share of ₹21.83. The trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.97% as of 3 November 2026, based on dividends of ₹12.75 per share and a share price of ₹1,320.00.

FAQs

What is the latest dividend declared by Central Depository Services (India)?

Central Depository Services (India) declared a final dividend of ₹12.75 per share on 2 May 2026, with a record date of 17 July 2026.

When will I receive the Central Depository Services (India) dividend?

Shareholders on record as of 17 July 2026 are eligible for the Central Depository Services (India) dividend. It is credited to the bank account linked to the shareholder's demat account.

What are the ex-dividend date and record date for Central Depository Services (India)?

The ex-date is 17 July 2026 and the record date is 17 July 2026. Under the T+1 settlement cycle, investors generally need to buy shares before the ex-date to be eligible for the dividend.

How often does Central Depository Services (India) pay a dividend?

Central Depository Services (India) has paid a dividend in each of the last 9 financial years, up to FY2026. In FY2026 its payout frequency was annual. It also declared a special dividend in 2024.

What is Central Depository Services (India)'s dividend yield?

Central Depository Services (India)'s trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.97% as of 3 November 2026, based on ₹12.75 of dividends per share during the previous 12 months and a share price of ₹1,320.00.

Why are Central Depository Services (India)'s older dividend per share figures adjusted?

Adjusted for 1:1 bonus in Aug 2024. A bonus issue or stock split increases the number of shares, so dividends paid before it are restated on today's share count to make them comparable with later payouts.

How is the Central Depository Services (India) dividend taxed?

Dividends from Central Depository Services (India) are taxable as income from other sources at your applicable income tax slab rate. TDS at 10% is deducted at source if your total dividend income from Central Depository Services (India) exceeds ₹10,000 in a financial year. NRI investors are subject to 20% TDS or applicable DTAA rate. You can claim TDS credit when filing your ITR.

How can I check whether I received the Central Depository Services (India) dividend?

Check the bank account linked to your demat account for the dividend credit. Where applicable, tax deducted at source also appears in your Form 26AS and AIS.