CDSL Announces 1:1 Bonus Shares, Sets Record Date for August 24

CDSL Rolls Out 1:1 Bonus Shares for the First Time

Central Depository Services (India) Limited—better known as CDSL—is handing out a big gift to its shareholders: a 1:1 bonus share issue. This is the company’s first-ever bonus issue, signaling its confidence after a stretch of strong financial results. The board has set August 24, 2025, as the crucial record date, so shareholders on that day will be eligible for these bonus shares.

The payout means for every single share you own, you get another one (fully paid-up, by the way) without having to buy anything extra. To make this happen, CDSL is using its free reserves, pulling from its general reserve and retained earnings. These are basically the company’s savings—profits not distributed as dividends in previous years.

Riding High on Growth and Rewards

This move comes on the back of some eye-catching numbers. For the fourth quarter of FY2023, CDSL’s net profit spiked by 52%, landing at ₹129 crore. Total income didn’t just inch up; it soared 86% year-on-year, hitting ₹267 crore. Over the entire fiscal year 2023, revenue jumped by 46%. The generosity didn’t stop there. In FY2024, CDSL declared a final dividend of ₹19 per share and threw in a special dividend worth ₹3 per share.

Investors have definitely noticed. Over just the last two weeks, the company’s share price has shot up more than 18%, reaching ₹1,708.00 as of June 3, 2025. Looking at its Q4 FY2025 results, CDSL reported total income of ₹25,577.87 lakh and net profit of ₹10,039.19 lakh. That works out to an earnings per share (EPS) of ₹4.80 for the quarter. With a market valuation above ₹35,697 crore and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio at 61.05, it’s clear the market sees plenty of potential.

The bonus share issue isn’t just a reward; it’s also a way for the company to broaden its shareholder base and make its stock more affordable. A larger equity base can help with liquidity, so more investors can participate without driving up the price too quickly. At the same time, it’s a nod to CDSL’s growing dominance in India’s depository market—where it helps keep shares secure and transactions smooth for millions of investors.

So, if you’re holding CDSL shares as of August 24, you can expect your holdings to double—without spending another rupee. All eyes will now be on how this bonus issue plays out in the market and what the company does next to keep its upward momentum going in the world of stock depository services.