Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27: PAT Rises 23.85% to Rs 173.30 Cr, Revenue Rs 394.48 Cr

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) Q2 Results FY27 announced on 31 October 2026, covering the company's financial performance for the July to September quarter. Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 report revenue of Rs 394.48 Cr and PAT of Rs 173.30 Cr. Consolidated results are used throughout, and the results date of 31 October 2026 frames this review, which compares each figure with the same quarter a year earlier.

This results analysis covers the financial highlights, business drivers, outlook and risks behind Central Depository Services Q2 Results. Univest tracks the filing figures so readers can see how revenue, Operating Profit and net profit moved against the year-ago quarter. The financial highlights come first.

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Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27: Financial Highlights

Metric	Q2 FY27 (Sep 26)	Q2 FY26 (Sep 25)	YoY Change
Revenue	Rs 394.48 Cr	Rs 318.88 Cr	+23.71% YoY
Operating Profit	Rs 228.48 Cr	Rs 177.62 Cr	+28.63% YoY
Net Profit (PAT)	Rs 173.3 Cr	Rs 139.93 Cr	+23.85% YoY

Source: company filing for Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27, 31 October 2026. Figures in Rs Crore, Consolidated basis.

Key Takeaways from Central Depository Services Q2 Results: What Stands Out

• Revenue of Rs 394.48 Cr grew 23.71% YoY from Rs 318.88 Cr in the same quarter last year.
• Net profit of Rs 173.30 Cr rose 23.85% against Rs 139.93 Cr, a clear YoY growth reading for the quarter.
• Operating Profit of Rs 228.48 Cr increased 28.63% from Rs 177.62 Cr, growing faster than revenue over the same period.
• Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 also carry a volatility flag, with quarterly net profit ranging from Rs 80.22 Cr to Rs 173.30 Cr.
• The performance analysis next sets these YoY figures against the quarter's wider revenue and profit trajectory, as Univest reads the filing.

Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27: Performance Analysis

Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 show that all three reported lines moved up year on year. Revenue reached Rs 394.48 Cr against Rs 318.88 Cr, Operating Profit climbed to Rs 228.48 Cr from Rs 177.62 Cr, and net profit reached Rs 173.30 Cr against Rs 139.93 Cr, a rise of 23.85%.

Revenue growth of 23.71% and net profit growth of 23.85% moved almost in step, so the quarterly results read as balanced between the top line and the bottom line. In Central Depository Services Q2 Results, Operating Profit growth of 28.63% ran ahead of both, which this results analysis confirms from the supplied figures.

Investors will watch whether the consolidated results trend continues in later disclosures. Net profit over the last 5 quarters has ranged from Rs 80.22 Cr to Rs 173.30 Cr, which places this quarter at the top of that range. Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 therefore set a reference level for coming filings, which is where the results analysis turns to the business factors.

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Key Business Factors This Quarter

Revenue Growth – The results analysis points first to revenue, which grew 23.7% year on year to Rs 394.48 Cr in the latest quarter. Revenue is the base on which Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 are built, and it is the line from which profit is measured.

Net Profit Growth – Net profit rose 23.8% year on year to Rs 173.30 Cr on a consolidated basis. This is the figure that carries the quarterly results from the revenue line down to the bottom line for the July to September period.

Return Ratios – Return on equity was 24.47% in FY26 and return on capital employed was 32.75% in FY26. Both ratios describe the most recent full-year returns, and they frame the FY27 outlook that follows the quarter's profit figures.

FY27 Outlook After Central Depository Services Q2 Results

FY27 full-year results will depend on subsequent quarters and on disclosed conditions. The net profit of Rs 173.30 Cr reported for this quarter gives a reference point for YoY growth comparison, and the Rs 394.48 Cr revenue level does the same for the top line.

Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 give readers a base to compare against, and this results analysis suggests later filings will be read against that quarter. Univest Screener users can follow subsequent quarters on the same consolidated basis, and the net profit trail will show how the base holds. The risks disclosed for the quarter come next.

Key Risks to Watch After Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27

Volatile Quarterly Net Profit

Quarterly net profit has been volatile, ranging from Rs 80.22 Cr to Rs 173.30 Cr over the last 5 quarters. Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 sit at the top of that range, so later filings should be compared with it, including any change in YoY growth.

Lower Return on Equity

Return on equity declined to 24.47% in FY26 from 32.65% in FY25, a fall of 8.18 percentage points. This measures how returns moved between the two full years and is worth tracking in each new filing.

Lower Return on Capital Employed

Return on capital employed declined to 32.75% in FY26 from 43.12% in FY25, a drop of 10.37 percentage points. This ratio is worth reading alongside each new quarterly filing and its profit figures.

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Conclusion

Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 show consolidated revenue of Rs 394.48 Cr, Operating Profit of Rs 228.48 Cr and net profit of Rs 173.30 Cr, all higher YoY. The quarterly results are best read together with the risks above and the consolidated results of later filings. Readers of Central Depository Services Q2 Results should consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions on Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27

What are Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27?

Ans. Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 are the consolidated quarterly results for July to September 2026, with revenue of Rs 394.48 Cr and net profit of Rs 173.30 Cr, as summarised in the Quick Answer box above.

What is the results date for Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27?

Ans. The results date for Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 is 31 October 2026, the day the board meeting outcome was filed, which is why the Quick Answer and introduction both carry that date.

What revenue was reported in Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27?

Ans. Central Depository Services reported consolidated revenue of Rs 394.48 Cr in the quarter, compared with Rs 318.88 Cr a year earlier, as shown in the Financial Highlights table of this article.

What net profit was reported in Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27?

Ans. Central Depository Services reported net profit of Rs 173.30 Cr, compared with Rs 139.93 Cr in the same quarter last year, so the Key Takeaways section records a 23.85% YoY rise.

How much YoY growth did revenue show in Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27?

Ans. Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 show revenue up 23.71% YoY, from Rs 318.88 Cr to Rs 394.48 Cr, while the Performance Analysis section sets that growth beside the 23.85% rise in net profit.

Did net profit rise or fall in Central Depository Services Q2 Results?

Ans. Net profit rose in Central Depository Services Q2 Results, moving up 23.85% YoY to Rs 173.30 Cr, which means the Performance Analysis section can compare it directly with the Rs 139.93 Cr base.

What was the Operating Profit in Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27?

Ans. Operating Profit in Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 was Rs 228.48 Cr, up 28.63% from Rs 177.62 Cr, so it grew faster than revenue, as the Financial Highlights table and Performance Analysis show.

Are Central Depository Services Q2 Results consolidated results or standalone results?

Ans. Central Depository Services Q2 Results are consolidated results, so the Rs 394.48 Cr revenue and Rs 173.30 Cr net profit cover the consolidated basis, as the Quick Answer and Conclusion sections both state.

What business factors shaped Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27?

Ans. The disclosed factors are revenue growth of 23.7%, net profit growth of 23.8% and return ratios of 24.47% ROE and 32.75% ROCE in FY26, which the Key Business Factors section explains in turn.

What are the key risks after Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27?

Ans. The risks are volatile quarterly net profit, lower return on equity at 24.47% and lower return on capital employed at 32.75%, which the Key Risks section covers one by one.

What is the outlook after Central Depository Services Q2 Results?

Ans. FY27 full-year results will depend on subsequent quarters, so the Rs 173.30 Cr net profit becomes the reference point, which is how the FY27 Outlook section frames the coming filings.

Where can I find the complete Central Depository Services Q2 Results FY27 data?

Ans. The complete data sits in the Financial Highlights table of this article, covering revenue, Operating Profit and net profit, while the Univest Screener lets readers follow later quarters on the same basis.