Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund trimmed its stake in Ujjivan Small Finance Bank from 2.96% to 2.62%, selling 64,49,834 shares.
A mass market-focused small finance bank in India that provides banking and financial services to economically active populations excluded from traditional banking channels. Originally established as a Non-Banking Financial Company in 2005, it transitioned to a small finance bank to expand its reach. The bank is committed to building financial inclusion by serving financially underserved and unserved segments across the country.
Indian arm of Franklin Templeton Investments, a global AMC with over USD 1.5 trillion in assets worldwide. Manages over Rs 1.2 lakh crore in India. Navigated a significant setback when six debt schemes were wound up in April 2020 due to illiquid credit exposure, with full investor capital recovered by 2022. Equity franchise led by CIO Anand Radhakrishnan has maintained consistent performance through the volatility.