Utkarsh Small Finance Bank disbursements rise 48.5% in Q1 FY27
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank reported a 48.5% year-on-year increase in total disbursements to ₹3,370 crore for Q1 FY27, driven by a 92.9% surge in Non-JLG disbursements. The gross loan portfolio grew 2% to ₹19,612 crore, with the secured to unsecured ratio improving to 51:49. Total deposits increased 2.6% to ₹22,053 crore, and the SMA pool percentage contracted to 1.20%.

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Utkarsh Small Finance Bank reported a 48.5% year-on-year increase in total disbursements to ₹3,370 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Non-JLG disbursements surged 92.9% to ₹2,180 crore, driving the overall growth, while JLG disbursements rose 4.5% to ₹1,190 crore. Sequentially, total disbursements declined 19.9% from ₹4,207 crore in Q4 FY26.
The bank's gross loan portfolio stood at ₹19,612 crore, a 2% increase from ₹19,224 crore in Q1 FY26. The portfolio mix shifted significantly, with the JLG to Non-JLG ratio moving to 28:72 from 45:55 in the prior year. The secured to unsecured ratio improved to 51:49 from 45:55 YoY.
Total deposits grew 2.6% year-on-year to ₹22,053 crore, supported by a 14.7% rise in retail term deposits to ₹13,393 crore. Bulk term deposits decreased 32.1% to ₹3,794 crore. The CASA ratio improved to 22.1% from 19.7% in Q1 FY26, while the CASA plus retail term deposits ratio stood at 82.8%.
Asset quality metrics for the micro-banking segment showed improvement, with the SMA pool percentage contracting to 1.20% in Q1 FY27 from 5.10% in the same period last year. The X Bucket Collection Efficiency was recorded at 99.63%. The bank maintained a Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 223% as on June 30, 2026.
Business Performance Summary
| Particulars | Q1 FY27 (₹ Crore) | Q1 FY26 (₹ Crore) | Change YoY | Q4 FY26 (₹ Crore) | Change QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Disbursements | 3,370 | 2,269 | 48.5% | 4,207 | (19.9)% |
| Gross Loan Portfolio | 19,612 | 19,224 | 2.0% | 19,332 | 1.4% |
| Total Deposits | 22,053 | 21,489 | 2.6% | 21,654 | 1.8% |
| CASA Deposits | 4,867 | 4,229 | 15.1% | 5,196 | (6.3)% |
Micro-Banking Asset Quality
| Particulars | Q1 FY27 | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X Bucket Collection Efficiency | 99.63% | 99.69% | 99.08% | 98.62% | 98.65% |
| SMA Pool % | 1.20% | 1.33% | 3.18% | 4.87% | 5.10% |
The figures for Q1 FY27 are provisional and subject to review by the Joint Statutory Auditors, as well as approval by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Historical Stock Returns for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.32% | +2.46% | +11.36% | +6.38% | -25.19% | -63.19% |
Will the shift towards secured lending continue to drive the improvement in asset quality metrics in the coming quarters?
How will the reduction in bulk deposits impact the bank's cost of funds and net interest margins going forward?
Can the bank sustain the high growth in non-JLG disbursements given the sequential decline in total lending?































