Utkarsh Small Finance Bank: Transcript of Q3 FY26 Earnings Call Released
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank released its Q3 FY26 earnings call transcript. The bank reported a net loss of INR 375 crores but maintained a strong Capital Adequacy ratio of 20.1%. It aims for 25-30% loan book growth over 2-3 years, targeting 8.5% NIM and 15% ROE by FY28. FY27 ROE is projected at 10%.
The transcript provides detailed insights into the bank's strategy, financial performance, and future outlook, including credit cost projections and growth targets. This information is material for investors and analysts assessing the bank's future prospects.
The announcement is a transcript of an earnings call, which is a routine disclosure. While the bank is focusing on future growth and resilience, the reported net loss for the quarter prevents a positive sentiment. The outlook for future performance is cautiously optimistic.
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited has released the transcript of its earnings conference call with investors and analysts held on February 02, 2026. The call discussed the un-audited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
During the call, the management highlighted that the third quarter of FY26 was a period of recalibration and resilience, navigating regulatory transitions and legacy stress. The bank has consciously moderated its JLG portfolio, leading to a 3.9% YoY reduction in its Gross Loan Book, while focusing on strengthening collections and moderating risk. The Micro Banking Business Loan (MBBL) portfolio showed strong growth, increasing by 80% YoY and 38% QoQ, now representing 19% of the Micro Banking Loan Book.
The bank has implemented operational discipline initiatives, including expanding its collection workforce and operationalizing a centralized call center. Non-JLG lending segments maintained healthy momentum, with MSME loans growing by 24% YoY and housing loans by 13% YoY. Secured lending now comprises 50% of the overall loan book.
On the liability front, total deposits grew by 5% YoY, driven by retail term deposits and CASA deposits, resulting in an improved CASA + RTD ratio of 82%. The bank has also launched NRI services and is enhancing its digital capabilities.
Asset quality remains a critical focus, with improvements noted in X-bucket collection efficiency and a reduction in fresh NPA slippages. Despite a net loss of INR 375 crores for the quarter, attributed to legacy stress, the Capital Adequacy ratio remained strong at 20.1%. The bank is proceeding with the scheme of amalgamation of its holding company into the bank, with the first hearing completed and an order awaited.
Looking ahead, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank targets a loan book growth of 25% to 30% over the next 2 to 3 years, with secured lending comprising more than 50%. The bank aims for a NIM of around 8.5% and a ROE of about 15% by the end of FY28. For FY27, the ROE is projected at 10%, with a steady-state credit cost of 3% to 3.5%. The bank anticipates AUM growth from Q4 FY26 onwards and expects profitability to improve significantly by Q1 FY27, with a return to pre-FY24 profitability levels by FY28.
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