CDSL is a well-established institution, with its owners and promoters being India's leading banks and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited

CDSL was promoted by Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) in association with Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India and HDFC Bank. BSE has been involved with this venture right from the inception and has contributed overwhelmingly to the fruition of the project. The initial capital of the company is Rs.104.50 crores. The list of shareholders with effect from 5th July, 2010 is as under.
Sr.
No.		 Name of shareholders Value of holding (in Rupees Lacs) % terms to total equity
1 Bombay Stock Exchange Limited 5,663.46 54.20
2 Bank of India 582.00 5.57
3 Bank of Baroda 530.00 5.07
4 State Bank of India 1,000.00 9.57
5 HDFC Bank Limited 750.00 7.18
6 Standard Chartered Bank 750.00 7.18
7 Canara Bank 674.46 6.45
8 Union Bank of India 200.00 1.91
9 Bank of Maharashtra 200.00 1.91
10 The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited 100.00 0.96
11 Others 0.08 0.00
  TOTAL 10,450.00 100.00
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