Central Depository Services (India) (CDSL): CDSL Share Price Falls 2.3%: Central Depository Services India Slides to Rs 1,320
- September 24, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
CDSL Share Price moved lower today, with Central Depository Services (India) trading at Rs 1,320 after a 2.3% decline from the previous close of Rs 1,351.10. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 28,173.20 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. In today’s trade, the stock opened at Rs 1,339, touched a high of Rs 1,347.30 and a low of Rs 1,318.10. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers following CDSL Share Price Today, the move is relevant because it combines a lower close, a wide intraday range and valuation data that remains important for stock analysis, fundamental analysis and CDSL Stock News coverage on Univest.
For investors tracking CDSL Share Price, the day’s decline also sits alongside a turnover of Rs 162.62 crore, which is a factual traded-value metric and not an explanation for the move. The key question in CDSL Share Price Today is not just what changed in price, but how the current valuation, profitability and industry benchmark compare with peers in depository services. Univest is presenting the numbers exactly as supplied so that the event can be read as CDSL Stock News without speculation.
Central Depository Services (India) (CDSL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 1,320 |
| Previous Close | Rs 1,351.1 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 31.10 (-2.3%) |
| Open | Rs 1,339 |
| High | Rs 1,347.3 |
| Low | Rs 1,318.1 |
| Turnover | Rs 162.62 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 28,173.2 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
CDSL Share Price Today closed at Rs 1,320, down Rs 31.10 or 2.3% from the previous close of Rs 1,351.10. The stock opened at Rs 1,339, stayed below the prior close through the session, and moved between Rs 1,347.30 at the day’s high and Rs 1,318.10 at the day’s low. That places the close very near the session low, while still above the day’s bottom by Rs 1.90.
From a pure market update perspective, CDSL Share Price moved in a manner that is easy to measure but not easy to explain from the supplied facts alone. The data shows the gap between the opening price and the previous close, the full day range, and the final decline. It also shows Rs 162.62 crore turnover, which remains a factual value without interpretation. Because CDSL is a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 28,173.20 crore, the share price fall becomes important for CDSL Share News tracking, especially for readers who watch same-day price action, market cap context and the close relative to the session range. The verified figures confirm today’s decline; they do not establish a company-specific catalyst. That is why the next step is to examine valuation and fundamental context in CDSL Share Price analysis.
Central Depository Services (India) (CDSL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 28,173.2 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 59.92x |
| P/B Ratio | 13.59x |
| ROE | 24.47% |
| ROCE | 32.75% |
| EPS | Rs 22.55 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 99.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
CDSL Share Price is supported by a set of valuation and profitability metrics that remain central to any fundamental analysis. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 59.92 and a P/B ratio of 13.59, both of which indicate that the market is assigning a substantial value to current earnings and book value. The enterprise is valued at a market capitalisation of Rs 28,173.20 crore, which is important context for CDSL Share Price Today because size informs how investors read the stock, even though size alone does not explain a day’s move.
Profitability metrics are also notable. Return on equity stands at 24.47% and return on capital employed is 32.75%, both of which are meaningful when compared with the company’s earnings base and capital structure. EPS is Rs 22.55, book value is Rs 99.39 and dividend yield is 0.94%. Each of these adds depth to CDSL Share Price. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, book value per share reflects accounting net worth per share, and dividend yield reflects the historical payout relative to the current price. In short, the company’s fundamentals provide a strong base for CDSL Stock News readers to examine, even as today’s price fall keeps CDSL Share Price in focus on Univest.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Business Services |
| Industry | Depository Services |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 59.92x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 43.28x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 45.71x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 36.34x to 59.92x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 13.59x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 10.99x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 10.48x |
| Company ROE | 24.47% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 23.57% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 26.18% |
| Company ROCE | 32.75% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 31.73% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 34.74% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 28,173.2 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 16,626.25 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 19,246.05 crore |
CDSL Share Price should also be read against the Business Services sector and the Depository Services industry. The supplied benchmark covers the same industry and includes four companies. Within that set, CDSL’s P/E of 59.92 sits above the benchmark median of 43.28 and the average of 45.71, while matching the maximum value in the group. Its P/B of 13.59 is above the median of 10.99 and the average of 10.48, again sitting at the top of the supplied range.
On profitability, CDSL’s ROE of 24.47% is slightly above the benchmark median of 23.57% but below the average of 26.18%. Its ROCE of 32.75% is also above the median of 31.73% but below the average of 34.74%. The industry benchmark scope is the same industry, with four companies, which makes the comparison useful for CDSL Share Price Today because it shows how the company stands relative to a narrow peer set. The benchmark market capitalisation median is Rs 16,626.25 crore and the average is Rs 19,246.05 crore, while CDSL’s market cap is Rs 28,173.20 crore. That places CDSL above the benchmark median and average, and it remains an important part of CDSL Fundamental Analysis and CDSL Stock Analysis on Univest.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Age Management Services | CAMS | 17,513.5 | 36.34 | 12.81 | 40.21 | 52.08 |
| National Securities Depository | NSDL | 15,739 | 40.44 | 6.37 | 17.38 | 23.42 |
| KFin Technologies | KFINTECH | 15,558.49 | 46.13 | 9.17 | 22.67 | 30.7 |
CDSL Share Price can be compared with three listed peers in Depository Services. Computer Age Management Services has a P/E of 36.34, P/B of 12.81, ROE of 40.21%, ROCE of 52.08% and market cap of Rs 17,513.50 crore. National Securities Depository reports a P/E of 40.44, P/B of 6.37, ROE of 17.38% and ROCE of 23.42%, with market cap of Rs 15,739 crore.
KFin Technologies shows a P/E of 46.13, P/B of 9.17, ROE of 22.67% and ROCE of 30.70%, with market cap of Rs 15,558.49 crore. Against these numbers, CDSL’s P/E of 59.92 is the highest in the supplied peer set, as is its P/B of 13.59. Its ROE of 24.47% is below CAMS but above NSDL and KFin, while its ROCE of 32.75% is below CAMS and above NSDL and KFin. For CDSL Share Price Today, the comparison is useful because it shows that valuation is richer than peers even while profitability stays competitive within the group.
Why Investors Are Watching CDSL
- CDSL Share Price fell 2.3% today, moving from Rs 1,351.10 to Rs 1,320.
- The stock traded between Rs 1,318.10 and Rs 1,347.30 during the session.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 28,173.20 crore, placing CDSL in the Large Cap category.
- P/E is 59.92 and P/B is 13.59, both above the same-industry benchmark median.
- ROE of 24.47% and ROCE of 32.75% provide profitability context for CDSL Share Price.
About CDSL
Central Depository Services (India) operates in the Business Services sector and the Depository Services industry. The supplied data places CDSL in the same industry benchmark set used for valuation and profitability comparison. For readers following CDSL Company News, that classification matters because it frames the stock within a narrow peer group rather than a broad market category. CDSL Share News coverage on Univest uses this business context alongside market capitalisation, earnings and valuation so that CDSL Share Price Today is read with the right reference points.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did CDSL Share Price fall today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that CDSL Share Price fell 2.3% today, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The stock closed at Rs 1,320 versus Rs 1,351.10 previously. The previous close was Rs 1,351.1.
What is the current CDSL Share Price today?
Ans. CDSL Share Price today is Rs 1,320. The stock moved from an open of Rs 1,339 to a low of Rs 1,318.10 and finished below the previous close. The previous close was Rs 1,351.1.
What is CDSL’s market capitalisation?
Ans. CDSL’s market capitalisation is Rs 28,173.20 crore. The company is classified as Large Cap in the supplied data, which provides context for CDSL Share Price and peer comparison. The company operates in the Business Services sector.
How does CDSL look on valuation?
Ans. CDSL trades at a P/E of 59.92 and a P/B of 13.59. Both are above the same-industry benchmark median, so CDSL Share Price is being read against a richer valuation base.
What do CDSL’s profitability ratios show?
Ans. CDSL reports ROE of 24.47% and ROCE of 32.75%. These figures place the company above the benchmark median on both measures and add context to CDSL Share Price analysis. ROE stands at 24.47%.
How does CDSL compare with peers?
Ans. Compared with CAMS, NSDL and KFin Technologies, CDSL has the highest P/E and P/B in the supplied peer set. Its ROE and ROCE remain competitive within the same industry group.
