Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons and their dependents, effective October 01, 2026. This closure is in accordance with the company's Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading and Code of Fair Disclosure. The trading window will reopen 48 hours after the announcement of the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2026. The bank has also updated the details of designated employees and their immediate relatives on NSDL for PAN freeze, in compliance with SEBI regulations. The date of the board meeting to approve these financial results will be intimated separately.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has launched a new brand campaign titled 'Nothing Small About Us', featuring actor R. Madhavan as its Brand Ambassador. The campaign aims to address customer perceptions that the bank may have limited offerings or scale, by highlighting its comprehensive range of banking solutions, extensive branch network, and significant customer base of over 1 crore. The campaign will be amplified across various media channels to showcase the bank's current scale, reach, and diverse financial services, including loans ranging from ₹6,000 to ₹250 crore.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank announced the early retirement of its MD & CEO, Mr. Sanjeev Nautiyal, due to health concerns. Ms. Carol Furtado, the Executive Director, has been appointed as the Interim MD & CEO, subject to RBI approval. The bank highlighted its strong governance, robust internal controls, and experienced management team. Ms. Furtado, with over three decades of experience, assured stakeholders of continued commitment to stated objectives. The bank also reported a Q1 loan book growth of approximately 29% year-on-year with GNPA at 2.2%, and its secured book share has grown past 50%, indicating a successful diversification strategy.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited has received an ESG Rating of '72' in the 'Leader' category from NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited. This rating, assigned for FY 2026, is based on the bank's public disclosures and publicly available information. The rating was received on September 02, 2026, and will be available on the bank's website. This signifies a positive assessment of the bank's environmental, social, and governance practices.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to appoint Ms. Carol Furtado as the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This appointment is effective from September 1, 2026, for a period of three months or until a regular Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) is appointed, whichever is earlier. Ms. Furtado currently serves as the Executive Director of the bank. The bank will also make this information available on its website.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank announced the early retirement of its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sanjeev Nautiyal, effective September 1, 2026, due to health reasons. Mr. Nautiyal will serve his three-month notice period until November 30, 2026. The Board has appointed Ms. Carol Furtado, the current Executive Director, as the acting MD & CEO, subject to RBI approval. Ms. Furtado brings over three decades of banking experience. The bank acknowledged Mr. Nautiyal's significant contributions during his tenure and expressed confidence in the existing leadership team to manage the transition.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd has announced the appointment of Mr. Vikas Agrawal as the Business Head - MSME, effective September 01, 2026. Mr. Agrawal is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience in banking, specializing in MSME, Business Banking, Retail Banking, Credit, Product, and Distribution. His previous roles include leadership positions at Bank of Rajasthan, UTI Bank, and ICICI Bank, where he was instrumental in developing MSME products and implementing technology for loan products. This appointment is in line with SEBI regulations and will be updated on the bank's website.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited has received a revised ESG Impact Rating from ICRA ESG Ratings. The rating has been upgraded from '80' (Outstanding) to '82' (Outstanding) for FY 2026. This rating is based on information provided by the bank and public disclosures. The bank will make this intimation available on its website.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited has received an ESG Rating of '74', classified as 'Excellent', from ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited, a Category I - SEBI registered ESG Rating Provider. This rating, assigned voluntarily for FY 2025-26, is based on the bank's public disclosures. The bank will make this intimation available on its website.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd. reported strong financial performance for Q1 FY27, with Profit After Tax (PAT) surging by 206.7% YoY to ₹317 Crore. The bank revised its FY27 Return on Assets (RoA) guidance upwards to 1.8%-2.0%. Key highlights include a record quarterly Net Interest Income (NII) of ₹1,186 Crore, up 38.6% YoY, and a Pre-Provision Operating Profit (PPoP) of ₹548 Crore, up 52.0% YoY. Deposits grew by 24.6% YoY to ₹48,129 Crore, with CASA up 37.8% YoY. The Gross Loan Book reached ₹42,903 Crore, up 28.9% YoY, with the secured book comprising 50.4%. Asset quality improved with GNPA/NNPA at 2.17%/0.34%. New business lines like Gold and Vehicle loans crossed ₹1,000 Crore each. The bank also launched Mutual Fund distribution and a Co-Branded Credit Card offering.