Central Depository Services (India) Ltd has recommended a final dividend of ₹12.75 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend, amounting to 127.50%, will be paid within 30 days from the date of declaration at the Annual General Meeting, subject to tax deduction at source. The company has fixed Friday, July 17, 2026, as the record date to determine the eligibility of members entitled to receive the dividend.

The 28th Annual General Meeting of the company is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. IST through Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means. The meeting will be conducted without physical presence at a common venue. The business to be transacted includes the adoption of audited financial statements, the declaration of the final dividend, and the appointment of directors.

Board Appointments and Ratifications

The shareholders will consider the appointment of Smt. Geetha Gangadharan (DIN: 11311971) as a Non-Independent Director in place of Ms. Kamala Kantharaj, who retires by rotation. Additionally, the meeting will seek ratification for the appointment of Shri Amit Mahajan as Executive Director of Vertical 1 (Critical Operations) and Smt. Nayana Ovalekar as Executive Director of Vertical 2 (Regulatory, Compliance, Risk Management & Investor Grievances). Both appointments are for a term of five years, effective from June 11, 2026, and June 19, 2026, respectively.

Remuneration Details

The remuneration proposed for the Executive Directors includes a fixed pay and variable pay components. The total annual remuneration is fixed at ₹3,00,00,000.

E-Voting and Participation

Remote e-voting will commence on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and conclude on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. Members holding shares in dematerialized form as on Thursday, July 23, 2026, are entitled to vote. The company has engaged MUFG Intime India Private Limited as the Registrar and Transfer Agent to assist with shareholder services.

Central Depository Services (India) Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The filing, submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., details the company's adherence to the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) and outlines its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. TUV India Private Limited provided reasonable assurance for the BRSR Core.

The company reported a turnover of ₹9,60,45,23,000 and a net worth of ₹15,98,17,16,000 for the period. CDSL identified several material responsible business conduct issues, including resource efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions, customer relationship management, and information cybersecurity. The report notes that all complaints pending as of March 31, 2026, were successfully resolved.

Governance and Oversight

The Governing Board, specifically the Managing Director & CEO, is responsible for implementing Business Responsibility policies. The CSR & ESG Committee and the Risk Management Committee oversee sustainability-related decision-making. The company has adopted ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 22301:2019 standards and mapped them to its principles. CDSL has initiated the process of defining department-wise KPIs to monitor ESG performance.

Financial and Operational Metrics

CDSL's operations are primarily domestic, with no export revenue generated. The company manages 14 offices nationally and serves 36 states and union territories. The paid-up capital stands at INR 2,09,00,00,000.

Social and Environmental Performance

The company reported that 100% of permanent employees and 71.76% of other than permanent employees received well-being benefits. CDSL conducted extensive training programmes, covering 100% of Board of Directors and 95.35% of other employees. On the environmental front, the company tracked Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and implemented energy-efficient measures such as LED lighting and HVAC monitoring.

Regulatory Disclosures

The report disclosed that financial disincentives of ₹3,00,00,000 were levied by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regarding technical glitches between 2021 and 2024. This amount was transferred to the CDSL Investor Protection Fund on April 15, 2025. The company clarified that no penalties or fines were levied on CDSL, and the amount represents financial disincentives. All corrective actions identified in the Root Cause Analysis Report have been completed.