Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Q1FY27 net profit rises 207% YoY to ₹317 crore
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank reported a 207% YoY surge in Q1FY27 net profit to ₹317 crore, driven by record NII of ₹1,186 crore and improved asset quality. The bank revised FY27 RoA guidance to 1.8%-2.0% as gross advances grew 28.9% YoY to ₹42,903 crore and deposits rose 24.6% to ₹48,129 crore.

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank reported a net profit of ₹317 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, a 207% increase compared to ₹103 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, net profit grew 12% from ₹282 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The bank's board approved the unaudited financial results on July 23, 2026. Following the strong performance, the bank revised its FY27 Return on Assets (RoA) guidance upwards to 1.8%–2.0% and credit cost guidance to 0.9%–1.0% of average total assets.
Total income for the quarter stood at ₹2,282 crore, driven by a record high Net Interest Income (NII) of ₹1,186 crore, which rose 38.6% year-on-year. Interest expended increased to ₹839 crore, while total costs grew 15% YoY to ₹1,734 crore. Pre-provision operating profit improved significantly to ₹548 crore, up 52% YoY from ₹360 crore. The Cost to Income ratio improved by 497 basis points YoY to 62.0% in Q1FY27. The bank achieved a Net Interest Margin (NIM) of 8.5%, an increase of 80 basis points YoY.
Asset Quality and Capital Adequacy
Asset quality improved during the quarter, with Gross NPAs standing at 2.17% of gross advances, down from 2.27% in the prior quarter. Net NPAs improved to 0.34% from 0.43% in Q4FY26. The provision coverage ratio stood at 85% as of June 30, 2026, compared to 81% in March 2026. The bank maintained a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) of 20.36% as of June 30, 2026, with a strong liquidity position indicated by an Average Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 132% for Q1FY27. Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased to ₹1.63 from ₹1.45 in the previous quarter.
Key Financial Metrics
The following table summarises the bank's key financial performance indicators for the quarter:
| Metric: | Q1FY27 (Unaudited) | Q4FY26 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Net Profit (₹ Cr) | 317 | 282 |
| Total Income (₹ Cr) | 2,282 | 2,186 |
| Net Interest Income (₹ Cr) | 1,186 | - |
| Provisions & Contingencies (₹ Cr) | 127 | 144 |
| Gross NPA (%) | 2.17% | 2.27% |
| Net NPA (%) | 0.34% | 0.43% |
| Capital Adequacy Ratio (%) | 20.36% | 21.14% |
| Basic EPS (₹) | 1.63 | 1.45 |
Business Growth and Segments
The bank's gross loan book reached ₹42,903 crore, recording a 28.9% YoY growth, while total assets grew to ₹60,658 crore. The secured loan portfolio grew 42.7% YoY to ₹21,638 crore, now constituting 50.4% of the gross loan book. Newer business lines, including Gold and Vehicle loans, crossed the ₹1,000 crore milestone, standing at ₹1,020 crore and ₹1,036 crore respectively. Disbursements for the quarter hit a record high of ₹9,245 crore, up 41.4% YoY.
On the liabilities side, deposits grew 24.6% YoY to ₹48,129 crore, with the CASA book increasing 37.8% YoY to ₹12,930 crore. The Cost of Funds stood at 6.9%, a reduction of 71 basis points YoY. The Retail Banking segment remained the primary revenue driver, contributing ₹1,980 crore to total income. The Treasury segment reported revenue of ₹237 crore, while Wholesale Banking contributed ₹63 crore. The branch count increased to 814 as of June 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +6.83% | +6.08% | +22.56% | +12.15% | +47.26% | +133.58% |
How sustainable is the current 8.5% Net Interest Margin given the rising competition in the microfinance and small finance banking sectors?
What impact will the 42.7% YoY growth in the secured loan portfolio have on the bank's risk profile and capital adequacy requirements over the next year?
Can the bank maintain its reduced Cost of Funds at 6.9% amidst potential interest rate hikes by the central bank in FY27?


































