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Revenue
₹304 Cr
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Revenue YoY
12.08%
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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.
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Guidance to track
- CDSL does not provide specific revenue or earnings guidance, as stated at the start of the call.
- 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.
Risks flagged
- Technology costs have risen sharply and management declined to provide a breakdown or guidance on future trajectory, raising concerns about margin pressure.
- 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.
- An analyst noted a slight drop in incremental market share; management attributed it to seasonal factors but did not provide detailed data.
Key quotes
- We don't generally disclose the correspondence we have with regulator. But I am sure, they are also seeing this. Probably at the appropriate time, the increase will come.
- The important thing is that CDSL has a formidable role. Now, how many employees, whether it is increasing, whatever is required to ensure that it remains in business, the value proposition remains.
- It's not that we don't want to put it out. It's because of the kind of expenses, which we are having, it is tough for us to put it out, what is firm fixed and what is firm variable.
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