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Unity Small Finance Bank is a small finance bank that commended the operations from on November 2021. It is the 12th small finance bank in India.[1]

History

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The Reserve Bank of India granted a small finance bank license to Centrum Financial Services in October 2021.[2][3] The formation of Unity Small Finance Bank was part of an RBI-led resolution plan for the crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank. In June 2021, RBI approved centrum financial services limited's bid to take over the Punjab and Maharastra Co-operative Bank. Centrum financial services along with BharathPe fintech support helped the formation of Unity Small Finance Bank. It officially began on November 2021.

The Reserve Bank of India approved the re-appointment of Inderjit Camotra as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Small Finance Bank. Under his leadership, the bank manages a deposit base exceeding ₹8,000 crore and a loan book over ₹8,500 crore.

The bank's head quarter is in Mumbai. The present MD and CEO is Inderjit Singh Camotra.[4][5][6]

Re-appointment of MD & CEO The Reserve Bank of India approved the re-appointment of Inderjit Camotra as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Small Finance Bank. Under his leadership, the bank manages a deposit base exceeding ₹8,000 crore and a loan book over ₹8,500 crore.

Technology and Digital Banking

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Technology and Digital Banking Unity SFB has invested in digital banking services, offering mobile and internet banking to enhance accessibility for customers. The bank provides online account management, fund transfers, and customer support through its website and mobile app.

Financial Performance and Ratings

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Financial Performance and Ratings In June 2024, credit rating agency ICRA upgraded Unity Small Finance Bank’s long-term rating to [ICRA]A (Stable), citing strong growth, a well-established deposit base, and improved profitability metrics. [7]In the quarter ending September 2023, Unity Small Finance Bank reported a net profit of ₹137.73 crore, a 155% increase from ₹53.97 crore in the same period the previous year. The total income rose to ₹360.5 crore from ₹210.46 crore year-over-year. Additionally, gross non-performing assets (NPA) decreased to 5.5% from 56.29%, and net NPA fell to 0.43% from 5.95% over the same period.[8]

Re-appointment of MD & CEO

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The Reserve Bank of India approved the re-appointment of Inderjit Camotra as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Small Finance Bank. Under his leadership, the bank manages a deposit base exceeding ₹8,000 crore and a loan book over ₹8,500 crore.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "12 Best Small Finance Banks in India | AU Small Finance Bank". www.aubank.in. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  2. ^ "Unity Small Finance Bank: Personal & Business Banking | Digital Bank". theunitybank.com. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  3. ^ "Reserve Bank of India - Press Releases". www.rbi.org.in. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  4. ^ "Unity Bank to explore IPO in two-three years: MD". Financialexpress. 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  5. ^ "RBI okays re-appointment of Unity Small Finance Bank's MD". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  6. ^ "Senior Banker, Inderjit Camotra Appointed MD & CEO Of Unity Small Finance Bank". BW People. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  7. ^ ICRA, Affiliates. {{cite book}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ "Unity Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 155% to Rs 138 crore". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  9. ^ https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/tags/unity-small-finance-bank.html. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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