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Jana Small Finance Bank filed a formal application on June 9, 2025, to transition into a universal bank. The move follows RBI’s updated April 2024 guidelines. Its BSE-listed share price rose 6.29% to Rs.517.85 after the announcement.
Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd. has applied to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a voluntary transition to a universal bank. The application was submitted on June 9, 2025, in accordance with the RBI’s latest ‘on tap’ licensing framework for small finance banks and the circular on voluntary transition to universal status issued on April 26, 2024.
If approved, this transition would enable the bank to expand its product offerings, access wider markets, and strengthen its competitive positioning in India’s banking sector.
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Application Date: June 9, 2025
Regulatory Guidelines Referenced: April 2024 and December 2019 circulars
Eligibility Requirements: Net worth of Rs.1,000 crore, stock exchange listing, profitability
RBI Review Process: Screening followed by external advisory committee review
Market Reaction: Shares closed 6.29% higher at Rs.517.85 on the BSE
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As per RBI norms, Jana Small Finance Bank must satisfy several conditions to qualify for the universal banking licence. These include maintaining a minimum net worth of Rs.1,000 crore, being listed on a recognised stock exchange, posting net profit in the past two financial years, and meeting asset quality norms for gross and net non-performing assets (GNPA and NNPA).
The central bank will initially screen the application for regulatory compliance and financial soundness. If the bank meets all criteria, the case will be forwarded to a five-member Standing External Advisory Committee (SEAC) for detailed assessment.
Here is a summary of the key eligibility parameters:
Criteria | Requirement |
Net worth | Minimum Rs.1,000 crore |
Stock exchange listing | Mandatory |
Profitability | Net profit in last two financial years |
Asset quality | GNPA and NNPA within RBI limits |
Following the announcement, Jana Small Finance Bank share price rose sharply on the BSE, closing at Rs.517.85—up by Rs.30.65 or 6.29% from the previous close. The market reaction reflects optimism around the bank’s strategic ambition and long-term growth outlook.
If the transition receives RBI clearance, it could significantly alter the bank’s future business model and valuation. Institutional and retail investors are expected to closely track further developments, including RBI’s review timeline and subsequent business plans, which may impact Jana Small Finance Bank share price performance in the coming months.
This move places Jana among a select group of small finance banks eyeing a wider banking licence—positioning it for expanded operations, improved asset diversity, and stronger market reach. Analysts and stakeholders will watch closely as the process unfolds, given its potential implications for Jana Small Finance Bank share price and broader banking sector dynamics.
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Source: CNBCTV18
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