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 Ujjivan Small Finance Bank: A Healthy Growth Trajectory

I have taken some shares of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd (Rs.42.72) for my portfolio clients near the CMP for T: Rs.52 and Rs.65. SL: Rs.37.

Strong Deposit Growth: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has demonstrated robust growth in its deposit base during the April-June quarter. The bank's total deposits surged by 22% to reach Rs.32,500 crore, indicating strong customer confidence and trust.

Expanding Loan Portfolio: The bank's gross loan book also witnessed a significant increase of 19% year-over-year. The bank reported loan disbursements of Rs.5,305 crore in comparison to Rs.5,284 in the year-ago period. The gross non-profit asset percentage was at 2.3%.

This growth reflects the bank's ability to effectively cater to the credit needs of its target customer segment.

Healthy CASA Ratio: The CASA ratio, which measures the proportion of current and savings deposits, is a crucial indicator of a bank's financial health. 

In this case the CASA ratio—the proportion of deposits that come from low-cost current and savings accounts—rose to 25.6% from 24.6% in the year ago period. A higher CASA ratio suggests a stable and low cost of funds, since lenders don't usually give any interest on current account deposits and the interest on saving accounts is low. This is expected to improve further, as the RBI is expected to cut the Repo rate in the next meeting.

Why Invest in Ujjivan Small Finance Bank?

Strong Growth Prospects: The Indian small finance bank sector is poised for significant growth, driven by the increasing financial inclusion of the underserved population. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, as a leader in this space, is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.

Diversified Loan Portfolio: The bank's focus on lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and individuals provides a diversified loan portfolio, reducing risk.

Experienced Management: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank is led by a seasoned management team with a proven track record in the microfinance industry.

Government Support: The Indian government has been supportive of the small finance bank sector, providing favorable policies and regulatory frameworks.

Promoter/FII Holdings: Promoters held 73.52% stake in the company as of 30-Jun-2024, while FIIs owned 24.68% and DIIs 7.33%.

Overall, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's strong financial performance, coupled with its focus on the growing Indian microfinance market, makes it a compelling investment opportunity.

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