CDSL Q2 results: consolidated net profit up 24% to Rs 173 crore
CDSL Q2 results: consolidated net profit rose 24% to Rs 173 crore and total income grew 22% to Rs 417 crore, according to the NSE filing.
CDSL reported consolidated net profit of Rs 173 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2026 (Q2 FY27), up 24% from Rs 140 crore a year earlier. Consolidated total income rose 22% to Rs 417 crore. The figures come from the CDSL Q2 results press release filed with NSE on 31 October 2026.
CDSL Q2 results: key numbers
| Measure (Rs crore) | Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total income (consolidated) | 417 | 341 | +22% |
| Net profit (consolidated) | 173 | 140 | +24% |
| Total income (standalone) | 359 | 290 | +24% |
| Net profit (standalone) | 163 | 128 | +28% |
Consolidated net profit rose 47% from Rs 118 crore in the previous quarter. For the first half of FY27, consolidated total income increased 19% and net profit 20%, according to the release.
Why profit rose
The release ties the business to market participation. CDSL’s demat account base grew about 17% year on year by the end of Q2, and around 75 lakh new demat accounts were opened during the quarter. A demat account holds shares in electronic form. Assets under custody crossed Rs 89 lakh crore, the value of securities CDSL holds in custody for investors.
The release does not break down the profit growth by business line, so this article does not attribute the rise to a single cause.
One-time items
The release summary reviewed for this article does not flag exceptional items.
What to watch next
The release mentions new appointments to the Governing Board and senior management, along with investor education work with Amar Chitra Katha and Yuva Unstoppable. Watch whether account growth continues in the next quarter. For more results coverage, see more results news.
Frequently asked questions
What is a demat account?
A demat account holds shares and other securities in electronic form. CDSL is one of India's two depositories that keep these records, so its business grows as more investors open demat accounts.
This article is a summary for information only and is not investment advice. Figures are as reported by the sources above; please verify with the original filing or report before making any decision.
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