slice small finance bank (slice SFB), headquartered in Assam, has reported strong growth across the state and the broader Northeast region, further cementing its role as a key financial partner in the region’s development. Over the past year, slice SFB has witnessed a 20.7% increase in its deposit base across Assam alone, reflecting growing customer trust and deepening financial inclusion in the state. In the same period, the bank has created more than 400 new jobs in the Northeast, reaffirming its commitment to enabling local opportunity and economic empowerment. To serve its growing customer base, slice SFB is expanding its branch network with the addition of new branches in Wokha (Nagaland), Bawngkawn and Serchhip (Mizoram). The bank is also modernizing several of its existing branches across Assam to deliver a digital-first experience which blends intuitive technology with the personal touch of in-branch banking.
“Assam has always been more than just our home. It is where our mission began,” said Mr. Satish Kumar Kalra, MD & CEO, slice small finance bank. “Serving customers through digital mode is the way forward for financial inclusion, and people in the region have also started taking advantage of the slice borrow product where loans are being delivered digitally.”
With a sharp focus on Assam’s MSMEs, agri-linked businesses, and underserved borrowers, slice SFB has simplified credit access through faster disbursal, tailored products, and local decision-making. The bank’s vision is to continue building a financial institution that reflects the values of Northeast: resilience, inclusion, and forward-thinking progress.