Mumbai News, 2 March 2026: The share price of Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has dropped to ₹1,272.20 on NSE and BSE, according to updates. In the last trading session (27 February 2026), the share fell by 1.82% to 1.84%, bringing the closing price from ₹1,295.80 down to ₹1,272.20. This morning, initial trading according to some sources shows the price in the range of ₹1,205.20 to ₹1,252.00, indicating a further decline.
The share opened at ₹1,290.00 on NSE, reaching a high of ₹1,299.00 and a low of ₹1,268.00. The volume was around 1.682 million shares. The same trend is seen on BSE. The 52-week high is ₹1,828.90, and the low is ₹1,047.45. The market cap is around ₹26,589 crore.
Market experts and analysts are positive on CDSL shares. The average 12-month target price is ₹1,417 to ₹1,485, indicating an upside potential of 11% to 17% from the current price. Some analysts have a higher target of ₹1,660 to ₹1,743. The consensus is ‘Buy’ or ‘Outperform’, although there are some hold or sell ratings as well. Growth is expected even after the Q3 2026 results, but KYC fee rationalization and STT increase are putting some pressure.
CDSL’s debt situation is very strong. The company has hardly any debt; the total debt is just ₹24.81 million (around 2.5 crore), making the debt-to-equity ratio as low as 0.14%. The company is debt-free or has minimal debt, so it has a strong balance sheet. Investors have seen good returns over the past year; around 14-15% in 1 year, but in 2026 YTD, there is a drop of -3 to -12%. The company pays regular dividends, like last year, ₹12.5 per share.
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The KYC fetch rate on CDSL and NSDL has dropped by 20% (from ₹35 to ₹28), which may impact the operating profit. Brokerage and depository shares saw a decline following the NSE CEO’s comments on the STT hike. CDSL has appointed more officers for material event disclosure. There’s heavy activity in put options, indicating bearish sentiment. Still, the company’s fundamentals are strong, and growth is expected in the future due to digitalization.
Overall, although there is short-term pressure on CDSL shares, analysts are positive in the long term. Investors should keep an eye on the market trend and Q4 results.
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