CDSL Dividend 2025: Record Date Announced for Rs. 12.50 per Share Final Dividend; Buy or Sell or Hold?

Central Depository Services Ltd or CDSL, has announced the record date for the final dividend of Rs. 12.50 per share for FY 2024-25. The company also announced the details in a stock filing on July 8th.

CDSL Dividend Record Date and dividend Details

As per the latest stock exchange filing, "the Board of Directors of CDSL has recommended a Rs. 12.50 final dividend per equity share with a face value of Rs. 10 for FY25. This dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the 27th Annual General Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025.

"To determine eligible shareholders, the company has set Thursday, August 7, 2025, as the record date for the dividend. If approved during the AGM, the dividend will be disbursed within 30 days from the conclusion of the meeting, as per SEBI guidelines." The note further stated.

CDSL Dividend History

CDSL has consistently rewarded its shareholders over the years. Since August 9, 2018, the company has declared 8 dividends. In the last 12 months alone, CDSL has declared Rs. 22 per share in total dividends, which includes the current proposed payout. In 2024, the company gave two dividend payouts to its shareholders: an Rs. 19 per share final dividend and an Rs. 3 per share special dividend.

CDSL Share Price Performance

As of July 9, 2025, CDSL shares closed at Rs. 1,762, up 0.45% for the day. The stock shed 0.78% over the past 5 days and gained 5.26% in the last 6 months. Over the past year CDSL shares have gained 53.35% and added 1,110% in the last five years, giving multibagger returns. As of July 9th, the market capitalisation stands at Rs. 36,820 crore.

As per the latest data from Trendlyne, the consensus recommendation for CDSL is a 'HOLD,' based on 10 analyst opinions. The consensus estimate suggests a target price of Rs. 1,361. This indicates a potential downside of around 22.76% from the current market price.

About CDSL

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) is India's leading securities depository, responsible for holding financial securities such as shares, bonds, and mutual funds in electronic form. Incorporated in 1999 and listed on the stock exchange in 2017, CDSL is the only listed depository in India and enjoys a significant monopoly in the depository services space. With over 60 million demat accounts under its management, CDSL plays a crucial role in India's capital market infrastructure. It provides services like dematerialisation, trade settlement, e-voting, KYC, and more, catering to investors, brokers, and stock exchanges.

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