India, Nov. 11 -- Shortly after merging with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB), slice Small Finance Bank (SSFB) turned profitable in the first half of FY26. The company posted a net profit of INR 6.5 Cr for H1 FY26 as per a Crisil Ratings report.

In its report, the ratings agency said that the SFB has seen an improvement in its bottom line on the back of restored growth in loan book with expansion of regional and segmental presence.

"By virtue of the amalgamation, the bank's capitalisation has strengthened substantially over the past few quarters. The net worth rose from INR 61 Cr (reported) as on March 31, 2024, to INR 849 Cr as on March 31, 2025, and further to INR 891 Cr as on September 30, 2025," Crisil observed in its ratings n...