Suryoday Small Finance Bank announced on September 30, 2025, the receipt of Rs. 313.89 crore in full against its first interim claim raised under the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) Scheme for the base year 2023-24. This claim payment was received from the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC). The bank clarified that this claim amount is part of its ordinary business operations, reflecting ongoing prudent credit risk management and regulatory compliance.
Key Highlights of the CGFMU Claim Receipt
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Claim Amount and Source: The bank successfully collected Rs. 313.89 crore as the first interim claim for the fiscal base year 2023-24, under the CGFMU scheme via NCGTC.
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Context of Scheme: The CGFMU scheme provides credit guarantees on micro units, helping banks like Suryoday Small Finance Bank mitigate credit risk on loans.
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Business Impact: Receipt of this claim reflects effective risk containment and recovery processes, supporting the bank's asset quality.
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Ordinary Course: The bank emphasized that receiving such claims is a routine business event under legal and regulatory frameworks.
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Previous Claims: Earlier, the bank had received claims under the scheme for past years, with amounts around Rs. 55.67 crore for base year 2022-23.
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Portfolio Quality Initiatives: The bank's move towards better portfolio diversification, increased retail advances, and proactive credit management strengthens claim recoverability.
This payment supports Suryoday's balance sheet by covering portions of their non-performing assets (NPAs) insured under CGFMU, helping the bank maintain financial stability amid a volatile external environment in microfinance. It signifies the bank's ongoing alignment with regulatory schemes designed to safeguard microfinance lenders and borrowers alike.
Source: Suryoday Small Finance Bank announcement