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 is as under.

Sr.
No.		Name of shareholdersValue of holding (in Rupees Lacs)% terms to total equity
1Bombay Stock Exchange Limited3,825.4636.60
2Bank Of India1,000.009.57
3Bank Of Baroda1,000.009.57
4State Bank Of India1,000.009.57
5HDFC Bank Limited750.007.17
6Standard Chartered Bank750.007.17
7Centurion Bank of Punjab Ltd.750.007.17
8Canara Bank674.466.45
9Union Bank of India200.001.91
10Bank of Maharashtra200.001.91
11Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited200.001.91
12The Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Limited100.000.96
13Others0.080.04
 TOTAL10,450.00
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