Mumbai: The recently listed National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) continues to benefit from the domestic retail investment wave, onboarding 49.4 lakh net demat accounts during the financial year 2025-26. The company has been able to hold a dominant position in the custody of securities, where it has maintained a technological edge through advanced technological infrastructure and seamless integration with DP (Depository Participant) networks.
During the year, the company also launched its FPI portal for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) and Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCI) to streamline registrations and offering them a unified solution. Besides this, it has integrated more than 30 APIs to its digital assets as it looks to reduce operational friction across its services.
Key Financial Highlights (Q4 FY26)
| Metric | Q4 Performance |
| New Demat Accounts | 49.4 Lakh (net) |
| PAT Growth (YoY) | 5.2% |
| PAT Margin | 40.8% |
| Total Assets under Custody | ₹477.3 lakh crore |
According to a press release to the bourses, NSDL has reported a 5.2% Year on Year increase in Profit After Tax to ₹79.7 crore from ₹ 75.8 crore during the same period last year. The company has seen its operating leverage grow as it has diversified its revenue beyond transaction charges, account maintenance charges to various value added services like e-Voting, CAS and others.
