Utkarsh SFB Approves Sale of NPAs Worth ₹726.83 Crore
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank approved the sale of NPAs and written-off loans totaling ₹726.83 crore. The sale includes three pools of stressed assets, primarily unsecured MFI loans and secured commercial vehicle/construction equipment loans, with specific reserve and starting bid prices for each pool.
The sale of a significant amount of NPAs (₹726.83 crore) can impact the bank's asset quality and financial health. While it aims to clean up the balance sheet, the terms of the sale and the ultimate recovery value will determine the precise impact.
The announcement details the approval for the sale of NPAs, which is a standard operational procedure for banks to manage stressed assets. It does not inherently indicate a significant positive or negative shift in the bank's performance or outlook.
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited announced that its authorized Management Committee has approved a proposal for the sale of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and written-off loans to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). The approval was granted during a meeting held on June 26, 2026.
The sale involves three pools of stressed assets. Pool 1 comprises 1,67,271 accounts of Unsecured MFI Loans with an aggregate principal outstanding of ₹507.42 crore as of March 31, 2026. The reserve price for this pool is ₹75.35 crore, with a starting price for counter bids at ₹79.12 crore. The sale terms require 100% cash upfront or a combination of cash and security receipts, with a minimum of 50.50% in cash.
Pool 2 consists of 47,168 accounts of Unsecured MFI Loans, with an aggregate principal outstanding of ₹143.12 crore. The reserve price is ₹20.04 crore, and the starting price for counter bids is ₹21.04 crore. Similar to Pool 1, the sale terms allow for 100% cash upfront or a mix of cash and security receipts, with a minimum of 49.15% in cash.
Pool 3 includes 288 accounts of Secured Commercial Vehicle & Construction Equipment Loans, with an aggregate principal outstanding of ₹76.29 crore. The reserve price is ₹49.59 crore, and the starting price for counter bids is ₹52.07 crore. The sale terms mandate 100% cash upfront or a combination of cash and security receipts, with a minimum of 55.80% in cash.
The bank is simultaneously releasing a newspaper advertisement for Expression of Interest (EOI) as per applicable requirements. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited will separately intimate the completion of the proposed deal. This disclosure will also be available on the bank's website.
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