CDSL has set Friday, July 17, 2026, as the official record date to identify shareholders eligible for its upcoming final dividend
In a regulatory filing on Thursday, June 25, 2026, Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) announced the official record date for its final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The depository has set Friday, July 17, 2026, as the record date for determining which shareholders are eligible to receive the upcoming corporate payment.
This announcement follows the company’s previous board meeting held on May 2, 2026, where the directors recommended a final dividend of ₹12.75 per equity share. This dividend represents 127.5% of the face value of ₹10 per equity share. Eligible investors can expect the final distribution within 30 days of formal approval at the upcoming 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
This year’s payment is slightly higher than the previous financial year. For the financial period ending March 31, 2025, the market depository recommended a final dividend of ₹12.50 per equity share to its shareholders. The new recommendation reflects a year-on-year dividend growth of ₹0.25 per share, reflecting a consistent commitment to returning capital.
The dividend announcement coincides with the company’s full audited financial results for the fourth quarter and the full financial year ending March 31, 2026. While operating revenues showed strong growth, bottom-line profitability faced short-term pressure. These mixed financial results have significantly impacted recent investor sentiment and stock performance in the Indian capital markets.
Financially, CDSL reported operating revenue of ₹262.85 crore for the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26. This performance represents a 17.09% increase compared to ₹224.49 crore reported during the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. However, a breakdown reveals a 13.64% decline from the ₹304.36 crore reported in the third quarter.
The depository’s consolidated net profit after tax for the previous quarter was ₹79.79 crore. This figure represents a 20.52% year-on-year decline from ₹100.39 crore reported during the same period last year. Consecutive losses, profits fell sharply by 40% from ₹132.95 crore in the previous quarter ended December 2025.
A key reason for the decline in profit this quarter was a significant decline in the secondary income category. CDSL’s secondary income fell to ₹5.53 crore in the fourth quarter from ₹31.28 crore in the same quarter last year. EBITDA margin also declined, falling to 44.41% from 48.75% last year. Despite the challenges in quarterly profits, CDSL achieved a never-before-seen operational milestone in its core depository business. By the end of March 2026, over 18 crore active demat accounts were registered on the platform, up from 15.30 crore in March 2025. This increase reflects the addition of approximately 27.1 million new demat accounts in a single financial year.
The table below shows the comparative performance of market infrastructure institutions on key metrics:
| Financial Metrics | Q4 FY 2025-26 (₹ crore) | Q4 FY 2024-25 (₹ crore) | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 262.85 | 224.49 | +17.09% |
| Total Income | 268.38 | 255.77 | +4.93% |
| Net Profit after Tax | 79.79 | 100.39 | -20.52% |
| EBITDA | 116.75 | 109.43 | +6.69% |
On the stock exchange, CDSL shares closed at ₹1,317 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Market analysts say that while the quarterly margin squeeze has temporarily dampened short-term trading sentiment, long-term investors are focusing on the company’s large client base. Strong account growth is further strengthening its position as one of Asia’s best-listed depositories.
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