In just one year since its inception, slice Small Finance Bank (SFB) born in Assam and built for India has emerged as a model of modern banking rooted in community trust, technology, and inclusion. Founded on the strong values of Assam’s resilience and spirit of innovation, the bank has successfully merged traditional banking principles with a digital-first approach, creating a lasting impact both in the Northeast and across India. During its first year of operations, slice SFB demonstrated solid financial growth and reinforced its commitment to the people of Assam through sustainable governance, innovation, and job creation. The bank has generated over 400 employment opportunities in the Northeast, empowering young professionals to shape the next phase of Indian banking. Lending to MSMEs has surged six-fold in just twelve months, extending crucial financial support to small businesses that drive Assam’s economy.
To expand its footprint, slice SFB inaugurated a new branch in Pamohi, Guwahati, and announced plans to open the region’s first UPI-powered digital branch — a self-service and assisted digital banking hub that promises simpler, more inclusive banking for all. Beyond banking, the institution continues to invest in communities and families. Its quarterly scholarship program of ₹50,000 each for employees’ children celebrates excellence in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities. Under its CSR initiative Project Udyamita, launched in collaboration with the Council for Social and Digital Development (CSDD), the bank aims to empower 1,000 rural women in Kamrup District through financial education and access to digital tools.
The bank has also partnered with IIT Guwahati for Udgam’26, the institute’s flagship entrepreneurship festival, to nurture Assam’s innovation ecosystem and support student-led startups. With industry veterans like Eugene Emmanuel Karthak and K.V. Eapen joining its Board, slice SFB is strengthening its governance and preparing for expansion across states including Karnataka, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana. MD & CEO Satish Kumar Kalra said, “In just one year, we’ve built a strong, future-ready institution that stays true to its Northeast roots while expanding nationwide. Our mission is to drive financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through a transparent, technology-driven banking experience for every Indian.”