NSE: CDSL · 3 November 2026
- Central Depository Services (India) Limited shares advanced 5.43% today, closing at ₹1,320.00 after moving between an intraday low of ₹1,260.90 and a high of ₹1,332.10.
- CDSL declared its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated total income for the quarter grew 22% year-on-year to ₹417 crore, while net profit increased 24% year-on-year to ₹173 crore. During the quarter, the demat account base expanded as approximately 75 lakh new accounts were opened, pushing total Assets Under Custody past ₹89 lakh crore.
- Trading volume was 3.48 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Central Depo Ser (I) share price rising on 3 November 2026?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited shares advanced 5.43% today, closing at ₹1,320.00 after moving between an intraday low of ₹1,260.90 and a high of ₹1,332.10.
The broader market demonstrated positive momentum, with the Nifty rising 1.58%. CDSL outperformed the broader benchmark while trading within the Nifty Financial Services sector, supported by strong buying interest that helped the stock recover from recent weakness following 5-day and 20-day returns of 8.02% and 5.60% respectively.
Company disclosures from October 31, 2026, highlighted solid financial performance for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, with consolidated total income growing 22% year-on-year to ₹417 crore and net profit rising 24% year-on-year to ₹173 crore. Additionally, the company announced on November 3, 2026, that it received the Great Place To Work Certification for the period spanning October 2026 to October 2027, adding positive operational context to the stock's performance.
33.14 lakh shares traded by 3 November 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 9.53 lakh shares (3.48 times). The five-day average daily volume was 13.80 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 2 November 2026 showed 7.16 lakh shares delivered, representing 26.73% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 84,122 trades.
The stock's 5.43% rally was accompanied by heavy trading volume at 3.48 times its 20-day average, aligning with recent positive sentiment following the company's strong Q2FY27 financial results and ongoing growth in demat account additions.
Latest Company Developments
CDSL declared its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated total income for the quarter grew 22% year-on-year to ₹417 crore, while net profit increased 24% year-on-year to ₹173 crore. During the quarter, the demat account base expanded as approximately 75 lakh new accounts were opened, pushing total Assets Under Custody past ₹89 lakh crore.
Robust financial growth driven by expanding demat account numbers directly reflects core business expansion and transaction volumes.
CDSL informed the exchange that SEBI issued an order dated October 30, 2026, imposing a penalty of ₹1 crore under Section 15HB of the SEBI Act, 1992. The penalty stems from observations concerning operational and IT-related matters during an inspection for fiscal year 2023-24. The company stated that the order has no material financial impact beyond the payment of the proposed penalty amount.
Regulatory compliance costs and findings require monitoring, though management maintains there is no material impact on ongoing operations.
CDSL has informed the Exchange regarding Media Release relating to financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026.
CDSL has informed the Exchange about SEBI Approval for investment in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
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
- Pace of new demat account additions and total Assets Under Custody milestones
- Execution of strategic investments including ONDC and IIBHL
- Sustained cash-market delivery percentage and trading volume relative to the 20-day average
- Subsequent regulatory and operational updates from management
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Central Depo Ser (I) company news?
CDSL declared its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated total income for the quarter grew 22% year-on-year to ₹417 crore, while net profit increased 24% year-on-year to ₹173 crore. During the quarter, the demat account base expanded as approximately 75 lakh new accounts were opened, pushing total Assets Under Custody past ₹89 lakh crore.
How strong was Central Depo Ser (I)’s trading volume?
33.14 lakh shares traded, 3.48 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 3 November 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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