ESAF Small Finance Bank has a focus on unbanked and under-banked customer segments, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. The AUM grew from Rs 8,426 crore to Rs 16,320 crore from FY21-23, registering a CAGR of 39.22%, the highest CAGR among peers. For the three months ended June, the lender’s total income rose 34% year-on-year to Rs 992 crore, while net profit was up 22% to Rs 130 crore.
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