Central Depository Services (India) Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Central Depository Services (India) Ltd reported a 10.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 85.9%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 22.6% QoQ and up 66.2% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 0.3% QoQ and increased 105.0% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Central Depository Services (India) Ltd stood at 12.4 during Q4FY25.

Financial Statments for Q4FY25

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## Company Overview
Central Depository Services (India) Ltd, commonly known as CDSL, primarily operates in the financial services industry as a depository in India. It provides services that facilitate the holding and transacting of securities in electronic form. These services are critical for the functioning of capital markets, allowing for secure and efficient management of securities. CDSL is a key player in the Indian financial infrastructure, working closely with various stakeholders, including stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and other financial institutions. While specific recent developments are not detailed here, CDSL's role in the financial ecosystem positions it as a vital entity in India's growing financial sector.

## Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd reported a total income of ₹267.37 crores. This represents a decrease of 10.3% compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where the total income was ₹298.11 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q4FY24), there is a significant increase of 85.9%, as the total income then was ₹143.82 crores. This considerable year-over-year growth highlights a substantial rise in the company's revenue generation over the year.

## Profitability
For Q4FY25, the company recorded a profit before tax of ₹166.44 crores, slightly down by 0.7% from the ₹167.66 crores reported in Q3FY25. However, this shows a notable increase of 100.3% from ₹83.08 crores in Q4FY24. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹38.99 crores, which is a 1.1% increase from the previous quarter and a 108.1% increase from the same quarter last year. Consequently, the profit after tax stood at ₹129.42 crores for Q4FY25, which is marginally lower by 0.3% compared to the previous quarter. Yet, this profit reflects a 105.0% increase from Q4FY24, where the profit after tax was ₹63.12 crores. 

## Operating Metrics
The earnings per share (EPS) for Q4FY25 was reported at ₹12.40, showcasing a significant QoQ increase of 100.0%, as the EPS in Q3FY25 was ₹6.20. This also marks an impressive YoY growth of 106.7% from an EPS of ₹6.00 in Q4FY24. Total expenses for the quarter were ₹100.92 crores, which is a decrease of 22.6% from the previous quarter, but an increase of 66.2% compared to Q4FY24, when total expenses were ₹60.74 crores. These figures suggest a substantial improvement in the company's operational efficiency over the year.