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Revenue
₹319 Cr
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Revenue YoY
-10.5%
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EBITDA
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CDSL reported a mixed Q2 FY26 with standalone revenue of INR 290 crore (down ~10.5% YoY) and PAT of INR 128 crore (down ~25% YoY), impacted by the absence of a one-time dividend from its subsidiary that boosted prior-year comparables. Core operating income remained steady, supported by 6.5 million new demat accounts (total 16.5 crore, 80% market share) and strong IPO/corporate action activity. Management highlighted continued technology and talent investments to support scalability and regulatory initiatives, but refrained from providing specific forward guidance. The annual issuer charge growth was muted sequentially despite adding 3,593 unlisted companies. Risks include potential regulatory changes affecting KYC fetch volumes and competitive pressure in demat account market share, which dipped to 82% on incremental additions. Overall, the quarter reflects stable operations but near-term headwinds from base effects and elevated costs.
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Guidance to track
- Management reiterated that CDSL does not provide specific revenue or earnings guidance, as per standard practice.
- Management indicated that discussions with SEBI regarding a potential increase in annual issuer charges are ongoing, but no timeline was provided.
- Management expects elevated technology and employee costs to persist as CDSL invests in scalability and regulatory initiatives.
Risks flagged
- 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.
- CDSL's share of new demat account additions fell to 82% in Q2 from 93% in Q3FY25, suggesting competitive pressure from NSDL.
- Management acknowledged that technology and employee costs are rising and will continue, potentially compressing EBITDA margins.
Key quotes
- We are prioritizing our #AATMANIRBHAR investor-focused approach while striving for innovation resulting in consistent and sustained financial and business performance.
- The market, with its ebbs and flows, continues to support the Indian economy, and we owe all the progress to a strong ecosystem who put their constant faith in us.
- We have not really seen any great impact. I believe they have also stated that some of the fintech brokers have joined us.
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