Ujjivan Small Finance Bank shows strong deposit growth, modest loan book expansion in Q3 update

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank shows strong deposit growth, modest loan book expansion in Q3 update

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (USFB) on Saturday, January 4, 2025, announced its third-quarter business update for the period ending October-December for the financial year 2024-25. The bank reported double-digit growth in deposits and a steady increase in its loan book, although disbursements saw a slight decline compared to last year.

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USFB’s total deposits increased by 16% year-on-year (YoY), reaching ₹34,496 crore, up from ₹29,669 crore in the same period last year.

The lender’s CASA (current account savings account), an indicator of low-cost deposits, grew by 15% YoY to ₹8,657 crore, compared to ₹7,556 crore in Q3 FY2024. The trend indicates an increase in the share of low-cost deposits, contributing positively to the bank’s funding profile.

The bank’s credit-deposit ratio stood at 88%, a decline from 94% in the previous quarter, indicating a more balanced growth between deposits and loans.

What indicates steady growth in microfinance and retail loan segments, Ujjivan’s gross loan book grew by 10% YoY, reaching ₹30,466 crore, compared to ₹27,743 crore in Q3 FY2024.

The asset quality front showed some pressure as the bank’s Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio rose to 2.7%, up from 2.5% in the previous quarter and 2.1% YoY.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank reported a collection efficiency of 96%, in line with the previous quarter’s performance and slightly lower than 97% in the same period last year. Despite the uptick in GNPA, the bank’s collection efficiency remains strong, signaling effective loan recovery practices.

The bank’s disbursements stood at ₹5,396 crore for Q3, down 6% compared to ₹5,675 crore in Q3 FY2024.

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