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CDSL Diversified 26 Apr 2024

Central Depository Services (India) Limited — Q4 FY24

CDSL reported a stellar Q4 FY24 with consolidated net profit surging 105% YoY to INR 129 crore on total income of INR 267 crore (+86% YoY).

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CDSL reported a stellar Q4 FY24 with consolidated net profit surging 105% YoY to INR 129 crore on total income of INR 267 crore (+86% YoY). The exceptional quarter was driven by record demat account openings of over 10 million and a 126% YoY jump in equity turnover. Full-year consolidated net profit rose 52% to INR 420 crore. Management highlighted continued investments in technology and people to handle growing volumes and new initiatives like T+0 settlement and insurance repository. However, they refrained from providing forward guidance on folio growth or revenue. Key risks include regulatory changes impacting pricing and the evolving, uncertain timeline for the insurance repository opportunity.

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Quarter Snapshot

Demat accounts opened in Q4 10M+
+126% YoY

Highest quarterly demat account openings since inception, reflecting strong retail participation.

Equity turnover growth in Q4 126%
+126% YoY

Exceptional growth in equity turnover drove transaction-based income for CDSL.

Employee count (standalone) 335
+20% YoY

Increased from 279 last year, reflecting investment in human capital to support growth.

Regulatory cost (full year) INR 38 Cr
+46% YoY

Higher due to 5% of operating profit contribution to Investor Protection Fund.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY24 vs Q3 FY24
2 dropped3 new risk2 risk resolved
DROPPED
Compulsory demat for private companies effective September 2024

Private companies with share capital >INR 4 crore or turnover >INR 40 crore must dematerialize shares before any transfer or capital raise.

DROPPED
Faster settlement cycles (T+0/instantaneous) under regulatory consultation

SEBI has released a consultation paper; CDSL is investing in technology and people to support optional T+0 and instantaneous settlement.

NEW RISK
Regulatory pricing risk

Potential regulatory tightening on pricing could impact revenue, as pricing is approved by SEBI and subject to change.

NEW RISK
Technology cost escalation

Technology costs rose sharply (e.g., standalone tech cost from INR 38 Cr to INR 63 Cr) and may remain elevated due to continuous investments.

NEW RISK
Management transition risk

CEO succession process is ongoing with a shortlist submitted to SEBI; timeline for approval is uncertain.

RISK GONE
Cost pressures from technology and people investments

Management emphasized continued investment in technology and people, which could keep expense growth elevated relative to revenue.

RISK GONE
Uncertain revenue impact from private company demat mandate

Revenue from compulsory demat of private companies is contingent on corporate actions; management declined to estimate opportunity size.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Compulsory demat for private companies effective September 2024

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Private companies with share capital >INR 4 crore or turnover >INR 40 crore must dematerialize shares before any transfer or capital raise.

Regulatory cost increases could pressure margins

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

SEBI fees are based on collections rather than revenue, leading to lumpy expenses; Q2 saw a 50% increase in SEBI charges despite 33% revenue growth.

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Top risk Regulatory pricing risk

Potential regulatory tightening on pricing could impact revenue, as pricing is approved by SEBI and subject to change.

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