Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Reports 238% Profit Surge; CreditAccess Grameen's Profit Soars Sevenfold
Ujjivan SFB Q4 profit jumps 238% on strong asset quality; CreditAccess Grameen PAT soars 7-fold
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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's fourth quarter net profit surged 238% to ₹282 crore due to strong asset quality and business growth, while CreditAccess Grameen's profit increased over seven times to ₹340 crore as the microfinance sector stabilizes. Both banks reported significant improvements in their asset management and profitability metrics.
- 01Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's net profit rose 238% to ₹282 crore in Q4 FY26.
- 02CreditAccess Grameen's profit jumped over seven-fold to ₹340 crore in the same quarter.
- 03Ujjivan's gross non-performing assets ratio improved to 2.27%.
- 04CreditAccess Grameen's assets under management increased 14% to ₹29,590 crore.
- 05Both banks reported significant growth in quarterly disbursements and deposits.
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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank reported a remarkable 238% increase in its fourth quarter net profit, reaching ₹282 crore, up from ₹83.3 crore a year earlier. This growth was driven by an expansion in business and improved asset quality, with its operating profit rising 43% to ₹515 crore. The bank's annual net profit for FY26 was ₹693 crore, a decrease from ₹726 crore in the previous fiscal year. The net interest margin improved to 8.5%, and the gross non-performing assets ratio decreased to 2.27%. Meanwhile, CreditAccess Grameen, the largest microfinance lender in India, reported a staggering seven-fold increase in its Q4 profit to ₹340 crore, compared to ₹47 crore a year ago. Its annual net profit for FY26 was ₹778 crore, up from ₹531 crore previously. The lender's assets under management grew 14% to ₹29,590 crore, with a reduction in the gross non-performing assets ratio to 3.17%. Both banks also experienced significant growth in disbursements and overall asset management.
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The significant profit growth of these banks indicates a positive trend in the microfinance sector, which could lead to increased lending and financial stability for low-income borrowers.
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