NSE: CDSL · 29 October 2026
- Central Depository Services (India) Limited shares advanced 4.06% during the session, trading near the upper end of the day's range between an open of ₹1,240.0 and a peak of ₹1,284.1 before settling at ₹1,282.0.
- Central Depository Services (India) Limited informed the exchange that Shri Ashish Bhatt, Senior Vice President of Operations, will step down from his role at the close of business hours on October 30, 2026, due to his retirement from the company. The exchange filing notes that he will cease to be a Key Management Personnel under relevant depository regulations. The management formally recorded appreciation for his leadership and contributions.
- Trading volume was 2.09 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Central Depo Ser (I) share price rising on 29 October 2026?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited shares advanced 4.06% during the session, trading near the upper end of the day's range between an open of ₹1,240.0 and a peak of ₹1,284.1 before settling at ₹1,282.0.
The broader market and financial sector outperformed during the trading day, with the Nifty advancing 1.05% and the Nifty Financial Services sector offering supportive backdrop momentum. The stock's advance outpaced the headline index gain, extending its short-term recovery following a 4.65% return over the preceding five trading sessions.
While the company recently filed an exchange disclosure regarding the upcoming retirement of Senior Vice President of Operations Shri Ashish Bhatt effective October 30, 2026, management changes and routine disclosures serve as ongoing context rather than direct catalysts for the day's price action. Market participants continue to track the depository's operational metrics, electronic demat account additions, and recent strategic investments in entities such as ONDC and India International Bullion Holding IFSC Limited.
18.07 lakh shares traded by 29 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 8.63 lakh shares (2.09 times). The five-day average daily volume was 8.81 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 28 October 2026 showed 1.92 lakh shares delivered, representing 28.30% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 24,691 trades.
The stock rallied 4.06% alongside strong volume exceeding twice the 20-day average. In the absence of a same-day fundamental catalyst directly explaining the move, the price action reflects strong buying interest and positive momentum tracking broader financial sector strength.
Latest Company Developments
Central Depository Services (India) Limited informed the exchange that Shri Ashish Bhatt, Senior Vice President of Operations, will step down from his role at the close of business hours on October 30, 2026, due to his retirement from the company. The exchange filing notes that he will cease to be a Key Management Personnel under relevant depository regulations. The management formally recorded appreciation for his leadership and contributions.
Management transitions at the senior vice president level highlight ongoing executive evolution within core operational departments.
The company announced the allotment of the second tranche of equity shares in India International Bullion Holding IFSC Limited (IIBHL). CDSL was allotted 9,20,00,000 equity shares of ₹1 each amounting to ₹9.20 crores, representing a 20% total equity stake following an earlier ₹10 crore tranche.
This capital allocation solidifies CDSL's strategic 20% equity participation in the international bullion holding structure.
CDSL confirmed that Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) allotted 5,00,000 equity shares of ₹100 each to the depository on August 24, 2026. The investment totals ₹5 crores, securing a 2.20% equity stake in the digital commerce network following prior SEBI approval.
The investment expands CDSL's footprint into India's digital commerce infrastructure alongside its core depository operations.
CDSL has informed the Exchange about Retirement of Shri Ashish Bhatt, Senior Vice President, Operations.
CDSL has informed the Exchange regarding Media Release relating to financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 9.64% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 7.30% on 30 June 2026, a change of +2.34 percentage points.
The filing reported 33 MF/UTI holders.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Future quarterly financial results and transaction charge revenue growth
- Trends in active demat account additions and depository participant networks
- Operational execution following recent senior management changes in operations and technology
- Progress and commercial contributions from strategic equity holdings in ONDC and IIBHL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Central Depo Ser (I) company news?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited informed the exchange that Shri Ashish Bhatt, Senior Vice President of Operations, will step down from his role at the close of business hours on October 30, 2026, due to his retirement from the company. The exchange filing notes that he will cease to be a Key Management Personnel under relevant depository regulations. The management formally recorded appreciation for his leadership and contributions.
How strong was Central Depo Ser (I)’s trading volume?
18.07 lakh shares traded, 2.09 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 29 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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