CDSL shares tumble as Q4 profits decline sharply.

CDSL shares tumble as Q4 profits decline sharply. Central Depository Services Limited reported a 20% year-on-year drop in net profit to Rs 80.22 crore for the fourth quarter, pressuring margins which narrowed to 44.4% from 48.7%. Despite the earnings decline, revenue grew 17.1% to Rs 262.85 crore, signaling operational challenges in converting top-line growth to bottom-line profitability. The stock fell 3.3% following the mixed results. However, CDSL achieved a milestone by crossing 18 crore demat accounts, adding 2.71 crore new accounts during the year. The board approved a final dividend of Rs 12.75 per share. For full year FY26, net profit declined 14% to Rs 455 crore while total income rose 3% to Rs 1,239 crore.