India, Oct. 9 -- Small finance banks are balancing deposit mobilisation with loan expansion as they work to build stronger and more diversified balance sheets. ESAF and Utkarsh offer an interesting comparison, with differences in deposit growth, CASA performance, advances and secured loan mix. While both banks have expanded their businesses, their pace and portfolio composition vary. Comparing these key metrics can help understand which lender currently has a stronger operating profile.

Share price and market capitalization: With the market capitalization of Rs. 2,155 Crores, the shares of ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd were trading at around Rs. 41.8 per share which is 9 percent discount from its 52 week high of Rs. 46 per share and has d...