BANKING & FINANCE
Equitas SFB Next Big Leap: Universal Bank Licence Under Its Consideration
Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) has begun internal deliberations on applying for a universal banking licence and believes it is technically compliant with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) eligibility norms, though the lender has not set a timeline for filing the application. Speaking during the bank’s Q1 FY27 post-results analyst call, Equitas Small Finance […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 1, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Equitas SFB Builds Premium Banking Muscle, Explores Universal Bank Shift
Equitas Small Finance Bank is sharpening its liability franchise with a renewed focus on affluent and high-net-worth customers. The bank has expanded its House of Elite proposition, segmenting customers into three tiers, ARTHA for mass affluent, Elite Lite for affluent, and Elite for HNIs. This sharper segmentation reflects a strategic shift towards family banking and […]
CW Bureau
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May 6, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Equitas SFB Reports Fivefold Rise In Q4 Profit; Asset Quality Improves
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd reported a fivefold increase in net profit at ₹213 crore for the March quarter of FY26 compared with the year-ago period, supported by strong growth and improved margins. Net interest margin rose to 7.29% from 7.13%, while cost-to-income ratio declined to 67.52% from 70.28%. Asset quality and capital position Gross […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 30, 2026
