Mumbai News, 04 March 2026: The shares of Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) showed mild ups and downs in today’s trading session. Along with the major indices in the Indian stock market, CDSL’s shares also caught the eyes of investors. According to the latest figures recorded on NSE and BSE, the company’s shares were trading around Rs 1,235 by noon, up 0.5% compared to the previous session. While this increase is a positive sign for investors, market volatility remains due to global economic uncertainty.
Latest status on NSE and BSE: 4 March 2026
In today’s trading session, CDSL shares were trading on NSE at Rs 1,235.50 at 12:05 am. The previous closing price (on 3 March) was Rs 1,228.30, while today’s opening was Rs 1,230. The high was Rs 1,245 and the low was Rs 1,220. The volume was 520,000 shares, which is 15% above average, showing investor enthusiasm.
The share price on BSE also settled at 1,234.80 rupees. Today’s open was 1,229 rupees, high 1,243 rupees and low 1,218 rupees. The volume recorded was 380,000 shares. While there wasn’t much difference between the two exchanges, more movement was seen on NSE. These figures are taken from platforms like Yahoo Finance and MunnafaStra, where the share was at 1,228.30 rupees as per the closing price on March 2, with a mild rise in the following two days.
According to market analysts, these fluctuations are due to global interest rate hikes and the rising demand for depository services in the Indian economy. Companies like CDSL are benefiting from the growing number of demat accounts, so even though the share price dropped by 8% in 2026, the long-term outlook is positive.
Next target price of CDSL share: Analysts’ estimates
According to analysts’ predictions, CDSL’s share could reach between 1,429 and 1,660 rupees in the coming period. According to TradingView’s report, the average target price is 1,429.25 rupees, with a maximum estimate of 1,660 rupees and a minimum of 1,250 rupees. According to the trendline, the share is likely to rise to 1,455 rupees by the end of 2026, which is 18.46% above the current price.
According to the Munafa Stra report, the near-term target based on the prices of March 2 is said to be between ₹1,216.75 and ₹1,264.55, which will be useful for short-term traders. However, some long-term estimates (like Indiaproperties) give an extremely optimistic target of ₹3,552 for 2026, which depends on unusual market momentum. Overall, institutions like Motilal Oswal have given a ‘neutral’ recommendation with a target of ₹1,150, while Equitymaster has predicted a positive outlook for the next 3 years.
Centralised Crowd-Based Service (India) Limited: Company’s debt load and returns given to investors
CDSL is a leading depository company in India, offering demat account services, share transfers and SEZ facilities. The company’s financial health is excellent, especially when it comes to debt. According to Screener.in data, the company is almost debt-free. The balance sheet as of March 2025 shows that total debt is only 29.79 million rupees (around 3 crore), which is negligible compared to the company’s total assets.
Net debt is -9.656 billion rupees, meaning the company has more cash than debt. According to Yahoo Finance, debt increased from 13.558 million rupees in 2024-25 to 29.787 million rupees, but the debt-to-equity ratio has remained extremely low (less than 0.01). This gives the company financial stability and freedom for growth opportunities.
Regarding returns given to investors, CDSL has performed well over the past few years. According to Screener.in data, the share price CAGR over 5 years is 33%, while the 3-year CAGR is 35% and 1-year is 10%. Return on Equity (ROE) has remained 29% for 5 years, which is higher than the industry average. In terms of dividend history, the company has consistently paid out dividends.
According to Dhan.com, in 2023 the final dividend was ₹16 per share (2.76% yield) and in 2022 it was ₹15 per share (2.14% yield). According to Value Investing.io, the 5-year dividend CAGR is 48.7%, with a current yield of 0.98%. Overall, investors have received 25% ROE over 10 years, making CDSL attractive for long-term investment.
Challenges in the market and the future
Although CDSL benefited from the waves of digitalization in 2026, regulatory changes and competition (such as NSDL) posed challenges. In February 2026, the company appointed Ganesh Kumar and Rajesh Tuteja as public representatives, which strengthened corporate governance. Analysts suggest that investors should focus on the long-term and ignore short-term volatility.
Although CDSL’s share remained stable in today’s session, it is likely to go above 1,300 rupees in the coming months. Investors should take the advice of independent advisers.
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