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North East Small Finance Bank to rebrand as Slice Small Finance Bank

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North East Small Finance Bank to rebrand as Slice Small Finance Bank
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North East Small Finance Bank Limited (NESFB) is set to undergo a rebranding initiative with a proposed name change to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited (Slice SFB), according to a company extraordinary general meeting (EGM) notice. The name change has already received a “no objection” letter from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January 16, 2025, and is subject to final approval by the Registrar of Companies. Slice had announced the completion of the merger in October last year, following approval from the NCLT. The deal originated in March 2023, when Slice acquired a 5% stake in the Guwahati-headquartered bank for around $3.42 million. This merger combines the operations, assets, and brands of both companies, forming a unified, tech-driven banking institution. Post-merger, the bank’s net worth has surged to Rs 912.58 crore, while its CRAR has risen to 23.67%, according to the EGM notice. Additionally, the NNPA has improved from 6.69% to 4.62%. Slice is also in talks to raise $250-300 million. Last year, the company raised nearly $8.6 million from its founder and CEO, Rajan Bajaj, via partly paid-up shares and over $36 million in a debt funding round. Slice saw threefold growth in revenue to Rs 847 crore in FY23 from Rs 283 crore in FY22. However, this rapid growth came at a cost, as the company’s losses increased by 59.8% to Rs 406 crore during the period.

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Slice rolls out UPI credit card and opens UPI-powered bank branch in Bengaluru

EntrackrEntrackr · 13d ago
Slice rolls out UPI credit card and opens UPI-powered bank branch in Bengaluru
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Slice rolls out UPI credit card and opens UPI-powered bank branch in Bengaluru According to the company, the Slice UPI credit card comes with no joining or annual charges. Users can scan QR codes or make UPI payments to access their credit lines. Fintech company Slice has launched a UPI credit card and opened a UPI-powered physical bank branch in Bengaluru, following its merger with North East Small Finance Bank. The Slice UPI credit card offers up to 3% cashback on all spends and includes a feature called Slice in 3, allowing customers to convert purchases into three interest-free instalments. The newly opened branch in Koramangala includes UPI-integrated services, self-service kiosks, and a UPI-enabled ATM supporting deposits and withdrawals. Customers can also open accounts and access other banking products at the branch. Slice aims to integrate credit more closely with UPI and expand access to users outside the traditional credit ecosystem. Unlike most fintech companies that rely on third-party banking partners, Slice operates as a bank, controlling its infrastructure, including core banking systems and credit underwriting. Slice recently passed a resolution to rebrand North East Small Finance Bank as Slice Small Finance Bank. The merger was completed in October last year. In a media interview, Slice founder Rajan Bajaj said the bank has turned profitable on a monthly basis and the group aims to go public in the next three to four years. The Bengaluru-based company has raised nearly $400 million in funding, including a $220 million Series B round led by Tiger Global and Insight Partners. Tiger Global is the largest stakeholder, followed by Insight Partners.

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