Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB), one of India’s leading small finance banks, today announced that it has secured the 8th position among Top 100 India’s Best Companies to Work For 2026, marking a significant leap from its previous ranking and reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most admired workplaces.
In addition to this achievement, Ujjivan SFB has also been recognized among the Top 25 in India’s Best Workplaces in BFSI 2026 and the Top 10 in India’s Best Workplaces in Health & Wellness 2026, reflecting the Bank’s commitment to building an environment where people can grow, thrive, and perform at their best.
For Ujjivan SFB, this recognition is more than a ranking – it is a story of continuous progress. Over the years, the organization has steadily strengthened its culture through leadership accessibility, employee wellbeing, career growth opportunities, innovation, and a deep commitment to listening to employee feedback. The result is a workplace where trust continues to grow stronger year after year. Ujjivan SFB has now earned Great Place To Work® recognition for 16 consecutive years (Ujjivan SFB- *Note 1), a testament to its enduring people-first philosophy. *Note 1 – (*2009 to 2016 – UFSL | 2017 to 2026– USFB)
Ms. Chandralekha Chaudhuri, Head – Human Resources, Ujjivan SFB, said: “This recognition among India’s Best Companies to Work For holds special significance because it is earned through employee feedback and experiences. The ranking reflects the trust our people place in the organization and their honest assessment of our culture, making it one of the most authentic measures of workplace excellence. We are deeply grateful to every Ujjivan SFB employee whose voice and contribution have shaped this achievement. As we continue our growth journey, we remain committed to fostering a culture of trust.”
The rise in Ujjivan SFB’s ranking reflects a workplace culture anchored on various key pillars for FY’ 25-26, for instance:
- Empowering Growth & Continuous Learning: Ujjivan SFB continues to invest in employee development through structured learning, leadership programmes and digital learning, delivering 48+ learning hours per employee with 99% LMS adoption.
- Inclusive Opportunities & Diversity: The Bank fosters an inclusive workplace with 56% women representation on the Board and 20% women in top management, creating opportunities for diverse talent to thrive.
- Employee Listening & Meaningful Engagement: A strong culture of listening is enabled through AI-powered feedback platforms, leadership town halls and employee forums, contributing to a 93% GPTW Trust Index.
- Recognition & Career Development: Employees are empowered to grow through internal career opportunities, leadership development programmes and a culture of continuous recognition.
- Holistic Wellbeing & Care: Comprehensive health and wellness support, covering 26,500+ employees and their families, alongside mental wellbeing and flexible work initiatives, reinforces Ujjivan SFB’s people-first culture.
Today, Ujjivan SFB employs more than 26,500 employees across India and continues to build an inclusive culture where employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of customers.
