Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

Small-cap stocks to buy: The smallcap stock picks for June are Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Chalet Hotels, Minda Corporation, Navin Fluorine International and Kalpataru Projects International shares.

The Q4FY26 earnings reveal India's banking sector is recovering with improved asset quality and credit growth. Axis Securities recommends top picks among private and PSU banks, anticipating stable earnings and growth driven by efficient operations and reduced credit costs.

The central bank on Monday rejected Ujjivan SFB's application, citing for universal bank status, citing the need for greater diversification of its loan book. This pushed the bank stock lower despite a strong rise in the Indian stock market.

RBI returned Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's universal license application, citing a need for greater loan portfolio diversification. This underscores the regulator's strict standards for small finance banks seeking to transition into full-service commercial banks.

RBI has returned Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's application for a universal banking license due to concerns over its concentrated loan portfolio.

While all banks have their own fixed deposits, small finance banks often offer significantly better FD interest rates to their customers. Here are the best FD interest rates of 5 most popular small finance banks in India.

Stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends eight shares to buy on the budget 2026 date — Eicher Motors, HUL, SBI, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Asahi India Glass, Star Health, CUB, and JK Tyre

Ventura Securities identifies Ujjivan Small Finance Bank and APL Apollo Tubes as strong short-term stock picks in 2026, supported by bullish trends and positive momentum indicators, recommending targets of ₹ 82 and ₹ 2,300, alongside strict stop losses.