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Sustained high technology spend
View Risks →Central Depository Services (India) Limited — Q3 FY26
CDSL reported consolidated Q3 FY26 revenue of INR 334 crore (+12% YoY) and standalone PAT of INR 133 crore (+2% YoY).
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CDSL reported consolidated Q3 FY26 revenue of INR 334 crore (+12% YoY) and standalone PAT of INR 133 crore (+2% YoY). Demat account additions remained strong at 75+ lakh in the quarter, taking total accounts to 17.27 crore (80% market share). Technology costs continued to rise sharply (now ~14% of revenue vs 7% earlier), driven by capacity building for future growth and new regulatory requirements. Management emphasized that tech spending is necessary to maintain seamless infrastructure, but declined to provide a breakdown or guidance on future cost trajectory. The pending issuer fee hike with the regulator was acknowledged but no timeline given. Risks include potential regulatory changes in KYC pricing/capping and sustained high tech spend pressuring margins. Overall, a steady quarter with no major surprises, but cost trajectory remains a key monitorable.
सीडीएसएल ने वित्त वर्ष 2025-26 की तीसरी तिमाही में 334 करोड़ रुपये की कमाई की, जो पिछले साल से 12% ज्यादा है। कंपनी का मुनाफा 133 करोड़ रुपये रहा, जो पिछले साल से सिर्फ 2% बढ़ा। इस तिमाही में 75 लाख से ज्यादा नए डीमैट खाते खुले, जिससे कुल खाते 17.27 करोड़ हो गए (बाजार में 80% हिस्सेदारी)। टेक्नोलॉजी पर खर्च तेजी से बढ़ा है - अब यह कमाई का 14% है, जबकि पहले 7% था। यह भविष्य की तैयारी और नए नियमों के कारण है। कंपनी ने कहा कि यह खर्च जरूरी है, लेकिन भविष्य में इसका अनुमान नहीं दिया। नियामक से फीस बढ़ोतरी की मंजूरी का इंतजार है। जोखिम: केवाईसी नियमों में बदलाव और तकनीकी खर्च से मुनाफा कम हो सकता है। कुल मिलाकर, यह एक स्थिर तिमाही रही, लेकिन खर्च पर नजर रखनी होगी।
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Demat accounts
17.27 crore
+75 lakh QoQ
Total demat accounts at CDSL reached 17.27 crore, maintaining 80% market share.
Market share
80%
flat QoQ
CDSL maintained its 80% market share in demat accounts.
Technology cost as % of revenue
14%
+700bps vs FY23
Technology spend has doubled as a percentage of revenue from 7% in FY23 to ~14%.
E-voting income
INR 5.23 crore
+11% YoY
E-voting income for Q3 was INR 5.23 crore, up from INR 4.71 crore in Q3 FY25.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Issuer fee hike pending with regulator
Management indicated that a proposal for an issuer fee hike (first in 10 years) is with the regulator and may be approved at an appropriate time.
UPDATED
No specific revenue or earnings guidance provided
CDSL does not provide specific revenue or earnings guidance, as stated at the start of the call.
DROPPED
Annual issuer charges may increase subject to SEBI approval
Management indicated that discussions with SEBI regarding a potential increase in annual issuer charges are ongoing, but no timeline was provided.
DROPPED
Continued technology and talent investments
Management expects elevated technology and employee costs to persist as CDSL invests in scalability and regulatory initiatives.
NEW RISK
Sustained high technology spend
Technology costs have risen sharply and management declined to provide a breakdown or guidance on future trajectory, raising concerns about margin pressure.
NEW RISK
Potential regulatory changes in KYC pricing
Analysts raised concerns about possible capping of KYC charges or changes in fetch rules, which could impact CVL's revenue. Management acknowledged the risk but said no changes are imminent.
RISK GONE
Regulatory changes could reduce KYC fetch volumes
An analyst raised concerns that a potential SEBI circular might reduce the number of KYC fetches required from KRAs, impacting CVL's revenue. Management advised waiting for the circular.
RISK GONE
Elevated technology costs may pressure margins
Management acknowledged that technology and employee costs are rising and will continue, potentially compressing EBITDA margins.
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Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY26, Q3 FY25
Management acknowledged that technology and employee costs are rising and will continue, potentially compressing EBITDA margins.
Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q4 FY25
CDSL's insurance repository lags behind competitors with lower market share and limited traction despite 14 years of operation.
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CDSL does not provide specific revenue or earnings guidance, as stated at the start of the call.
Technology costs have risen sharply and management declined to provide a breakdown or guidance on future trajectory, raising concerns about margin...
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