Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited has informed the Exchange about Credit Rating
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Utkarsh Small Finance Bank has informed the exchange that CARE Ratings has reaffirmed its rating of 'CARE A' on the bank's Rs. 200 crore Tier II Bonds. However, the outlook on the rating has been revised from 'Stable' to 'Negative'. According to CARE, this revision is due to continued stress in the microfinance segment, which is affecting the bank's asset quality and profitability. The detailed rationale has been made available on CARE Ratings' website and the bank's investor page.
While the rating itself is unchanged, the shift to a Negative outlook is a warning signal — it suggests CARE may consider a downgrade if microfinance headwinds persist. For shareholders, this could mean higher future borrowing costs for the bank and some near-term pressure on the stock, though the bank is not yet in sub-investment grade territory.