Mumbai, 5 March 2026 (Nifty Share Price News Desk) – Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), one of the country’s leading depository service providers, is in the spotlight in the stock market today, Thursday, 5 March 2026. CDSL shares appear stable in the morning session on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). As of the current time (11:56 AM), the share price is estimated to have opened around ₹1,228.83, slightly up from the previous closing price.
Although the share has dropped 8% in the financial year 2026, the company’s growth potential remains attractive for long-term investors. This article provides a detailed overview of the latest updates on CDSL share prices, movements on NSE-BSE, the company’s financial position, returns given to investors, and plans.
Latest updates for Thursday, 5 March 2026
CDSL shares are trading with moderate volume in today’s session. They opened from the previous day’s closing price of ₹1,209.40 (on 3 March 2026 at 3:59 PM). In the morning session, the share reached ₹1,211.9, with a day high of ₹1,214.9 and a low of ₹1,205.20. Investors are optimistic following the company’s recently announced third-quarter results (January 2026).
In Q3 FY26, the company’s net profit rose 2.4% to ₹133 crore, although the increase in technology expenses caused a dip in profits even as the number of demat accounts reached 16.5 crore. According to market analysts, the expansion in demat accounts will boost the company’s market dominance, which could lead to a 1-2% rise in the share price.
Latest updates on NSE and BSE (5 March 2026)
CDSL shares (symbol: CDSL) opened at ₹1,228.83 on the NSE morning session, showing a 0.04% increase from the previous closing price. The day’s high and low seem to be around ₹1,230 and ₹1,225, respectively, with a volume of about 2.5 million shares. On the BSE (scrip code: 284240), the share price is steady at ₹1,209.50, reflecting a 1.5% drop, similar to the NSE.
The company’s market capitalization on both exchanges is over ₹25,000 crore. NSE today released general updates from the company, mentioning changes in the list of demat accounts. There’s no major announcement on the BSE, but the share liquidity has remained good.
Central Services on Deposits (India) Limited: Total debt and returns given to investors
CDSL is a low-debt company that relies on mass services. According to the latest balance sheet (up to 31 December 2025), the company’s total debt is under ₹50 crore, which is less than 1% of total assets. This low debt gives the company financial flexibility and reduces risk. Regarding returns to investors, CDSL has given an average total shareholder return (TSR) of 1.0% to 2.26% over the past five years.
In recent dividend announcements, despite a net profit of ₹128 crore in Q2 FY26, the company has consistently distributed dividends. For example, a final dividend of ₹10 per share was declared in 2025-26, giving a dividend yield of 0.8%. For long-term investors, the share has delivered over 50% return between 2023-26, including price appreciation and dividends.
CDSL company’s plan (till 5 March 2026)
According to announcements up to 5 March 2026, CDSL will focus on expanding demat accounts. In the February 2026 conference call (2 February), the company set a target to reach 20 crore demat accounts by 2026-27. Additionally, technology improvements and global partnerships will be increased to boost annual income-based services. In the January 2026 investor presentation (31 January), plans were announced to control costs and launch new products (like the e-voting platform) to tackle profit decline. The company’s market dominance is expected to stay above 70%. All these goals are based on the expansion of India’s capital market.
CDSL share price: Target price given by experts and leading brokerage firms
According to analysts’ estimates, the average 12-month target price for CDSL shares is ₹1,429.25, including a maximum of ₹1,660 and a minimum of ₹1,250. Based on the opinions of 14 analysts, the average target is ₹1,417.57, with a high of ₹1,660. Wall Street analysts have set an average of ₹1,484.61, with a low of ₹1,313 and a high of ₹1,743. According to the trendline, the average target is ₹1,455, indicating a 20.35% increase from the current price.
Based on tip ranks, the average is ₹1,377.50, with a potential 8.28% rise. Nuvama had raised the target price in November 2025, which has increased interest in the share. Overall, experts are recommending ‘buy’ as the company’s growth potential is strong.
These updates from CDSL are giving positive signals to investors. Analysts are advising caution due to market volatility. For more information, refer to the company’s official website or NSE/BSE platform.
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