National Securities Depository Ltd

National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) has approved the transfer of ₹50 lakhs, along with applicable interest, to its Investor Protection Fund. This action is a consequence of a technical glitch that occurred on July 26, 2023. The decision aligns with SEBI circulars concerning financial disincentives for Market Infrastructure Institutions. NSDL has stated that this payment will not have a material impact on its financial or operational activities. The disclosure is made in accordance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

SEBI has approved the appointment of Mr. Subhash Kelkar as Executive Director for Vertical 1 (Critical Operation) and Mr. Ankit Sharma as Executive Director for Vertical 2 (Regulatory, Compliance, Risk Management & Investor Grievances) at National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). The appointments are effective from their respective joining dates, subject to acceptance of the offer, fulfillment of terms, shareholder approval, and completion of due process. Mr. Kelkar previously served as CTO at BSE, while Mr. Sharma is currently Chief Regulatory Officer at NSE.

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. For FY26, standalone total income grew 14.2% YoY to ₹835.1 crore, with PAT increasing 12.1% YoY to ₹360.6 crore. Consolidated total income rose 8.1% YoY to ₹1,660.2 crore, and consolidated PAT grew 10.8% YoY to ₹380.0 crore. Quarterly performance also showed growth. NSDL achieved its highest Depository Participant onboarding in FY26, adding 21 new DPs, bringing the total to 311. Net Beneficiary Owner (BO) market share increased to 14.0% in Q4 FY26, adding 49.4 lakh net BO accounts in FY26. The company maintained a strong 86.1% market share by total Demat Custody Value. Recent initiatives include a Women demat plan and digital Form 121 submission. Subsidiaries also showed growth, with NSDL Payments Bank deposits exceeding ₹521 crore and NDML adding 33.5 lakh insurance policies. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹4 per equity share for FY26.

National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) board approved transferring ₹1 crore (₹50 lakhs each) to its Investor Protection Fund. This action stems from technical glitches that occurred on March 10, 2025, and February 3, 2026. The transfer is in accordance with SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/MRD1/DTCS/CIR/P/2021/590 dated July 05, 2021, which outlines provisions for financial disincentives for Market Infrastructure Institutions. NSDL stated there is no material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities due to this proposed payment.

National Securities Depository Limited's Board has granted in-principle approval for its subsidiary, NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML), to establish a new subsidiary. This new entity will be responsible for taking over NDML's existing Insurance Repository Business. The formation and business transfer are contingent upon receiving all requisite regulatory approvals, including from SEBI. This internal restructuring aims to optimize the operational framework for the insurance repository segment.

National Securities Depository Limited's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on April 30, 2026, approved the Audited Financial Statements and Results (Consolidated and Standalone) for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The board also recommended a dividend of ₹4 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for FY 2025-26. This dividend recommendation is subject to the approval of shareholders at the company's upcoming 14th Annual General Meeting. The financial results were accompanied by an unmodified opinion from the statutory auditor, K. C. Mehta & Co. LLP.

The Board of Directors of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) met on April 30, 2026, and approved the Audited Financial Statements and Results (Consolidated and Standalone) for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The financial results were accompanied by an unmodified opinion from statutory auditor K. C. Mehta & Co. LLP. Additionally, the Board recommended a dividend payment of ₹4 per equity share (face value ₹2 each) for the financial year 2025-26. This dividend recommendation is subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming 14th Annual General Meeting.

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) announced that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held on April 30, 2026, approved the Audited Financial Statements and Results (Consolidated and Standalone) for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The statutory auditor, K. C. Mehta & Co. LLP, provided an unmodified opinion on the results. Additionally, the Board recommended a dividend of ₹4 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for the financial year 2025-26, which is subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming 14th Annual General Meeting.

National Securities Depository Ltd has informed BSE that their Board of Directors will meet on 30th April 2026 to consider and approve the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The Board will also consider the recommendation of Final Dividend, if any, on the equity shares of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholders' approval at the 14th Annual General Meeting. The Trading Window for dealing in the securities of the Company by the Designated Persons/Connected Persons and their immediate relatives has been closed from April 01, 2026, and will reopen 48 hours after the announcement of the financial results.

Pursuant to SEBI regulations and the company's Code of Conduct, the trading window for dealing in the securities of National Securities Depository Ltd by Designated Persons/Connected Persons and their immediate relatives will be closed from April 01, 2026. This closure is in effect until 48 hours after the announcement of the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The date of the Board Meeting for considering these financial results will be informed in due course.