CDSL Share Price Falls 2.09% Today as Central Depository Services (India) (CDSL) Declines to Rs 1,290.40
- September 28, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
CDSL Share Price fell to Rs 1,290.40 today, down 2.09% from the previous close of Rs 1,318. The company now has a market capitalisation of Rs 27,546.2 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. The day’s move is a clear share price fall, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. This CDSL Share Price update therefore focuses on verified price action, valuation, sector context and peer comparison. Univest is tracking the move alongside CDSL Stock News, CDSL Share Price Today and the wider Business Services space.
The stock opened at Rs 1,318, matched the day’s high at Rs 1,318, and slipped to a low of Rs 1,286.3 before closing in the red at Rs 1,290.40. Turnover stood at Rs 120.92 crore. For readers following CDSL Stock News, the event is important because it combines a same-day decline with a relatively large market value and a valuation profile that can be read against listed peers. Univest will keep the discussion factual and grounded only in the supplied figures.
Central Depository Services (India) (CDSL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 1,290.4 |
| Previous Close | Rs 1,318 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 27.60 (-2.09%) |
| Open | Rs 1,318 |
| High | Rs 1,318 |
| Low | Rs 1,286.3 |
| Turnover | Rs 120.92 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 27,546.2 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
CDSL Share Price Today was marked by a gap-free start and a weaker close. The stock opened at Rs 1,318, equal to the previous close, and also touched the day’s high at Rs 1,318. From there, the price moved lower to a day low of Rs 1,286.3 and settled at Rs 1,290.40. The absolute change was Rs 27.6, which translates into a 2.09% decline versus the previous close of Rs 1,318.
The session therefore shows a clear intraday pullback from the opening level rather than a broad recovery attempt. The range between the day’s high and day’s low was Rs 31.7, which gives a compact view of the day’s movement. Turnover was Rs 120.92 crore, a factual traded-value figure that helps size the session without being interpreted as a cause. In market-cap terms, CDSL remains a Large Cap stock with a market value of Rs 27,546.2 crore. For investors tracking CDSL Share Price Fall, today’s session is best read as a verified price decline with no stated trigger in the data. The next lens is valuation and sector positioning.
Central Depository Services (India) (CDSL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 27,546.2 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 58.45x |
| P/B Ratio | 13.26x |
| ROE | 24.47% |
| ROCE | 32.75% |
| EPS | Rs 22.55 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 99.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
Profitability metrics remain firm on an absolute basis. Return on equity stands at 24.47% and return on capital employed is 32.75%, both healthy figures in the context of the listed peer set. Earnings per share are Rs 22.55 and book value per share is Rs 99.39, which gives a direct snapshot of earnings and accounting net worth per share. Dividend yield is 0.97%, which is a factual yield measure at the current price. For CDSL Share Price analysis, these numbers explain why the stock often attracts attention in Stock Market Today discussions: it combines a high valuation with solid profitability metrics. Univest places these facts side by side so readers can judge the balance between price, earnings and book value without assuming a catalyst.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Business Services |
| Industry | Depository Services |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 58.45x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 42.34x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 44.66x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 35.49x to 58.45x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 13.26x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 10.72x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 10.24x |
| 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 27,546.2 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 16,501.59 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 18,975.54 crore |
CDSL operates in the Business Services sector and the Depository Services industry. The supplied benchmark covers the same industry and includes 4 companies. Within that set, CDSL’s P/E of 58.45 is above the benchmark median of 42.34 and above the average of 44.66. It is also at the top end of the supplied range, with the benchmark minimum at 35.49 and maximum at 58.45.
The company’s P/B of 13.26 is above the benchmark median of 10.72 and the average of 10.24. On profitability, CDSL’s ROE of 24.47% is slightly above the benchmark median of 23.57% and below the average of 26.18%. Its ROCE of 32.75% is above the benchmark median of 31.73% and below the average of 34.74%. The market-cap benchmark for the same industry shows a median of Rs 16,501.59 crore and an average of Rs 18,975.54 crore, while CDSL’s Rs 27,546.2 crore stands above both. In other words, CDSL Share Price is being viewed in a sector where its valuation is richer than the benchmark set, while profitability remains broadly strong relative to peers.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Age Management Services | CAMS | 17,563.18 | 35.49 | 12.51 | 40.21 | 52.08 |
| National Securities Depository | NSDL | 15,440 | 39.76 | 6.26 | 17.38 | 23.42 |
| KFin Technologies | KFINTECH | 15,352.77 | 44.93 | 8.93 | 22.67 | 30.7 |
In the supplied peer set, CDSL sits above NSDL, KFin Technologies and below only the highest ROE and ROCE readings from CAMS. CDSL’s P/E of 58.45 is higher than CAMS at 35.49, NSDL at 39.76 and KFINTECH at 44.93. Its P/B of 13.26 is also above CAMS at 12.51, NSDL at 6.26 and KFINTECH at 8.93.
On return ratios, CDSL’s ROE of 24.47% is below CAMS at 40.21% but above NSDL at 17.38% and KFINTECH at 22.67%. Its ROCE of 32.75% is below CAMS at 52.08% but above NSDL at 23.42% and KFINTECH at 30.7%. The market cap of Rs 27,546.2 crore is larger than all three peers in the supplied set. For CDSL Share Price Today, the comparison says the stock carries a richer valuation than the peer group, while profitability remains competitive in the industry context. Univest uses such peer comparisons to keep CDSL Stock Analysis anchored in numbers, not assumptions.
Why Investors Are Watching CDSL
- CDSL Share Price fell 2.09% today to Rs 1,290.40 from Rs 1,318.
- The day’s low was Rs 1,286.3, while the day’s high was Rs 1,318.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 27,546.2 crore, placing CDSL in the Large Cap category.
- P/E is 58.45 and P/B is 13.26, both above the supplied industry averages.
- ROE is 24.47% and ROCE is 32.75%, which remain useful context for CDSL Fundamental Analysis.
About CDSL
Central Depository Services (India) operates in the Business Services sector and the Depository Services industry. The supplied data identifies the company by name and classifies it within a peer group of listed depository service businesses. In this article, Univest focuses only on verified market data, valuation ratios and comparative metrics tied to the same industry set. That makes CDSL Stock News useful for readers who want a factual snapshot of the company’s share price, market capitalisation, earnings metrics and relative standing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did CDSL share price fall today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that CDSL Share Price fell 2.09% today, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The stock closed at Rs 1,290.40 after opening at Rs 1,318.
What is CDSL share price today?
Ans. CDSL Share Price Today is Rs 1,290.40. The stock declined Rs 27.6, or 2.09%, from the previous close of Rs 1,318, with turnover recorded at Rs 120.92 crore. The previous close was Rs 1,318.
What is CDSL market capitalisation?
Ans. CDSL’s market capitalisation is Rs 27,546.2 crore. The company is classified as a Large Cap stock in the supplied data, which is useful context for CDSL Share Price analysis. The company operates in the Business Services sector.
How does CDSL compare with peers on valuation?
Ans. CDSL trades at a P/E of 58.45 and P/B of 13.26. Both are above the supplied industry benchmark median and above peers such as NSDL and KFin Technologies in the peer set.
What do CDSL ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. CDSL’s ROE is 24.47% and ROCE is 32.75%. These figures are above the benchmark median in the supplied industry set and help frame the stock’s CDSL Fundamental Analysis. ROE stands at 24.47%.
What are CDSL EPS and book value per share?
Ans. CDSL reports EPS of Rs 22.55 and book value per share of Rs 99.39. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.
