Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd announced that CARE Ratings Limited (“CARE”) has assigned a rating of CARE A- (Stable) to its proposed Tier II Bonds aggregating up to Rs 500 crore, issued on a private placement basis, and reaffirmed the rating of CARE A- (Stable) for its existing Tier II Bonds amounting to Rs 200 crore; note that CARE A- (Stable) indicates an adequate degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations and carries low credit risk, with the suffix “-” reflecting the comparative standing within the rating category, and further details are available on CARE’s website at www.careratings.com and the Bank’s website at www.utkarsh.bank.in.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 21 July 2026.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank announced that the 10th Annual General Meeting(AGM) of the bank will be held on 4 August 2026.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 20 June 2026.

Total income tanked 18.39% YoY to Rs 952.07 crore in the quarter ended 31 March 2026. The company reported pre-tax loss for Q4 FY26 stood at Rs 232.08 crore, as against Rs profit before tax was at Rs 11.27 crore reported in the corresponding period of previous year. In Q4 FY26, Net interest income stood at Rs 376 crore, down 9% as against Rs 411 crore posted in Q4 FY25. Net interest margin (NIM) reduced to 5.5% in the March 2026 quarter as compared to 6.4% recorded in Q4 FY24. Total deposits stood at Rs 21,654 crore in Q4 FY26 as against Rs 21,566 crore in Q4 FY25. CASA deposits rose to Rs 5,196 crore in Q4 FY26 as against Rs 4,699 crore a year ago, reflecting improvement in low-cost deposit mobilisation. Retail term deposits increased to Rs 12,720 crore in Q4 FY26 as against Rs 10,635 crore in the year-ago period, indicating continued traction in granular deposits. Bulk term deposits declined 40% to Rs 3,738 crore in Q4 FY26 as against Rs 6,232 crore in Q4 FY25. CASA ratio improved to 24% in Q4 FY26 as against 21.8% in Q4 FY25. CASA plus retail term deposits ratio rose to 82.7% in Q4 FY26 as against 71.1% in the corresponding quarter last year. Credit cost declined to Rs 223 crore in Q4 FY26 as against Rs 462 crore in Q4 FY25. Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) stood at 51.2% in Q4 FY26 as against 62.7% in the corresponding quarter last year. Govind Singh, MD & CEO of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, said Q4 FY26 marked a 'decisive quarter of strategic recalibration' for the bank, driven by a focus on portfolio quality, secured asset expansion and operational strengthening amid continued stress in the microfinance segment. He said the bank prioritised 'stability over speed' during the quarter by tightening underwriting standards, strengthening collections and rebalancing the portfolio mix toward lower-risk segments. According to Singh, disbursements improved across both Joint Liability Group (JLG) and non-JLG portfolios, while JLG X-bucket collection efficiency rose to 99.7% in March 2026, the highest level recorded during FY26. Fresh NPA slippages, net of recoveries and upgrades, declined sharply to around Rs 170 crore in Q4 FY26 from nearly Rs 710 crore in Q4 FY25, while the gross non-performing asset (GNPA) ratio improved around 330 basis points sequentially to 7.7% as of March 2026. Singh said the bank continued to reduce unsecured exposure and increase focus on secured, higher-yield and lower-risk businesses. Non-JLG portfolios, including micro banking and business loans (MBBL), MSME, housing and BBG segments, witnessed strong momentum, with the MBBL portfolio growing 122% year-on-year. On the liabilities side, the bank strengthened its deposit franchise, with CASA plus retail term deposit ratio improving to 83% from 71% a year earlier. Cost of funds also declined by over 45 basis points year-on-year in Q4 FY26 as the impact of repricing flowed through. He added that the bank had registered with CGFMU for credit-guarantee coverage on eligible JLG and MBBL disbursements to further reduce incremental risk exposure. Singh said investments under the 'Utkarsh 2.0' transformation programme enabled automation, digital underwriting and enhanced monitoring capabilities, improving productivity and risk controls. The bank's capital position remained comfortable following the successful Rs 950 crore rights issue completed in November 2025, which strengthened Tier-I capital, he added. Going forward, the bank will remain focused on improving collections, calibrated disbursement growth in higher-quality segments, expanding secured lending and accelerating liability mobilisation to support prudent long-term growth, Singh said. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank (USFBL), incorporated on April 30, 2016, is engaged in providing banking and financial services with a focus on providing financial services to the underserved and unserved sections. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net loss of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank reported to Rs 188.02 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against net profit of Rs 2.97 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Total Operating Income declined 4.87% to Rs 836.75 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 879.62 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. For the full year,net loss reported to Rs 1150.98 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against net profit of Rs 23.70 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. Total Operating Income declined 10.26% to Rs 3378.78 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 3764.93 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Mar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var. Total Operating Income836.75879.62 -5 3378.783764.93 -10 OPM %13.5321.87 --1.0531.07 - PBDT-232.0911.28 PL -1506.6227.65 PL PBT-232.0911.28 PL -1506.6227.65 PL NP-188.022.97 PL -1150.9823.70 PL Powered by Capital Market - Live

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 9 May 2026.

Total disbursements rose 30.1% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 4,207 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with Rs 3,235 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. On a sequential basis, disbursements jumped 46.1% from Rs 2,880 crore in Q3 FY26. JLG (joint liability group) disbursements grew 2% YoY to Rs 1,425 crore, while non-JLG disbursements surged 51.4% to Rs 2,782 crore, highlighting a shift towards diversified lending. The gross loan portfolio stood at Rs 19,333 crore as of 31 March 2026, down 1.7% YoY but up 5.6% sequentially. The JLG loan book declined 37.1% YoY to Rs 5,789 crore, while the non-JLG portfolio rose 29.5% to Rs 13,544 crore. On the liabilities front, total deposits remained stable at Rs 21,654 crore, up 0.4% YoY and 2.7% QoQ. CASA deposits grew 10.6% YoY to Rs 5,196 crore, while retail term deposits increased 19.6% to Rs 12,720 crore. Bulk term deposits declined 40% YoY to Rs 3,738 crore, indicating a shift towards granular funding. The CASA ratio improved to 24.0% from 21.8% a year ago, while the CASA plus retail term deposits ratio rose to 82.7%. Asset quality in the micro-banking segment improved, with X-bucket collection efficiency rising to 99.7% in Q4 FY26 from 99.1% in the previous quarter. The SMA pool declined to 1.3% from 3.2%, reflecting better repayment trends. The company's liquidity position remained strong, with a liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) of 177% as of 31 March 2026. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is engaged in providing banking and financial services with a focus on providing financial services to the underserved and unserved sections. The bank's microfinance lending activities are primarily focused in rural and semi-urban locations of the country, while its other services are spread across the country. The bank had reported a net loss of Rs 375 crore in Q3 FY26 as against a net loss of Rs 168 crore in Q3 FY25. Operating income declined by 27% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 429 crore in Q3 December 2026.

The bank has sold two pools with an aggregate outstanding principal of Rs 1,490.99 crore for a total consideration of Rs 195.29 crore. The first pool, comprising Rs 1,016.24 crore of loans (2.92 lakh accounts), has been sold to Asset Reconstruction Company India for Rs 133.10 crore. The second pool, comprising Rs 474.75 crore of loans (1.37 lakh accounts), has been sold to Shriram Asset Reconstruction for Rs 62.19 crore. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is engaged in providing banking and financial services with a focus on providing financial services to the underserved and unserved sections. The bank's microfinance lending activities are primarily focused in rural and semi-urban locations of the country, while its other services are spread across the country. The bank had reported a net loss of Rs 375 crore in Q3 FY26 as against a net loss of Rs 168 crore in Q3 FY25. Operating income declined by 27% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 429 crore in Q3 December 2026. The scrip had slumped 7.34% to end at Rs 10.22 on the BSE on Monday. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank announced that upon conclusion of Swiss Challenge Method, the Bank has completed the transaction of transfer of portfolio of unsecured stressed MFI loans (NPA and written-off accounts) to asset reconstruction companies as detailed below: Nature of Account  No. of A/Cs  Aggregate Principle O/s as on 31 Dec 2025 (Rs cr) Consideration (Rs cr)  Buyer  Pool 1 - Portfolio of Unsecured Stressed MFI Loans 2,92,030 1016.24 133.1 Asset Reconstruction company India Pool 2 - Portfolio of Unsecured Stressed MFI Loans 1,36,832 474.75 62.19 Shriram Asset ReconstructionPowered by Capital Market - Live