CDSL Share Price Update: On May 30, 2025 (Friday), the Indian stock market witnessed a lot of volatility. The BSE Sensex closed at 81,350.77, down 282.25 points (0.35%), while the NSE Nifty also fell 92.25 points (0.37%) to 24,741.35.
But amid this market turmoil, the stock of Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) was seen shining. Its price reached ₹ 1,540.50, which is a rise of 1.79% against the previous close of ₹ 1,513. This jump shows that despite the market slowdown, investors have faith in CDSL and the company has fully proved its strength.
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CDSL shares began trading at an open price of ₹1,514.70 on Friday and hit an intraday high of ₹1,548.00 and a low of ₹1,513.30 by 10:52 a.m. According to NSE and BSE data, the average trading volume of CDSL shares over the last 30 days has been 44,32,920 shares, indicating its strong performance.
Currently, CDSL share price is trading at ₹1,540.50, giving the company a market cap of ₹32,182 crore. This makes it a significant player in India’s financial infrastructure sector.
CDSL stock is currently down 22.58% from its 52-week high of ₹1,989.80 but has gained 67.88% from its 52-week low of ₹917.62. This reflects the strong recovery and growth potential of the company in the last one year.
With a P/E ratio of 61.2 and EPS of ₹25.27 (TTM), CDSL remains an attractive option for investors in the Indian capital markets.
CDSL’s Stellar Returns Over the Years
CDSL has given investors excellent returns over different time periods. In the last 12 months, the stock has given a strong return of 49.78% to investors, which shows that the company is capable of creating value even amid market challenges. In a period of three years, CDSL shares have registered a tremendous gain of 183.10%, while the five-year return has been even more spectacular at 1,208.14%. However, talking about 2025 YTD (i.e. January till date), it has declined by 12.56%, which also shows some market-driven correction.
Apart from this, the company’s dividend yield is 0.63% (₹9.50 per share), which attracts income investors. Moreover, CDSL has a debt of only Rs.2.97 crore, which clearly demonstrates its strong financial health and adds to the confidence of investors.
Analyst Outlook and Target Price
Market experts are still quite positive about CDSL’s growth prospects. According to an update from Mehta Equities broking firm, the target price for CDSL shares has been set at ₹1,600, which implies a potential upside of about 3.86% from the current trading level of ₹1,540.50. The brokerage has a ‘BUY’ rating on the stock as it has strong fundamentals and plays a key role in India’s securities market infrastructure.
The average target price of analysts is ₹1,264.60, but Mehta Equities’ more bullish view reflects confidence that CDSL is able to take advantage of digitization and growing participation in India’s capital markets.
Why CDSL Remains a Strong Investment Bet
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) plays an important role in India’s financial ecosystem. It provides services to safely hold and transfer securities. Along with NSDL, CDSL is one of the two major depositories in India that streamline the trading and settlement processes. Increasing participation of retail and institutional investors in the stock market makes it even more beneficial.
CDSL’s consistent growth, strong financials, and ability to deliver good long-term returns to investors make it a preferred choice. Whether there is short-term market volatility or not, CDSL is well positioned for future growth due to its strong market position and technological innovation.
Key Financial Metrics (As of May 30, 2025)
- Previous Close: ₹1,513
- Day’s Range: ₹1,513.30 – ₹1,548.00
- 52-Week Range: ₹917.62 – ₹1,989.80
- Market Cap: ₹322.717 billion
- PE Ratio (TTM): 60.85
- EPS (TTM): ₹25.27
- Dividend & Yield: ₹9.50 (0.63%)
- Average Volume (30 Days): 44,32,920 shares
- Debt: ₹2.97 crore
What’s Next for CDSL Investors?
The Indian stock market is currently facing global and domestic uncertainties, but CDSL’s steady performance is giving investors a ray of hope. If you want exposure to India’s capital market growth and are looking for a fundamentally strong stock, then CDSL can be an attractive option for you. Brokerage firms have set its target at ₹ 1,600, which indicates that there is still scope for more upside. Hence, this stock is worth including in the watchlist in the coming weeks.
Keep an eye on NSE and BSE platforms for updates on CDSL share price and market trends. The company is going to announce its next earnings between August 1 and August 5, 2025, so investors need to keep a close eye on its financial performance and growth outlook.
Disclaimer: Stock market investments are subject to risks. Investors are advised to conduct thorough research and consult financial advisors before making investment decisions.
