AU Small Finance Bank Ltd

AU Small Finance Bank has allotted 2,32,375 equity shares of face value Rs. 10 each on June 18, 2026. This allotment is a result of the exercise of Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) under various schemes including ESOP 2016, ESOP 2018, ESOP 2020, and ESOP 2023. The issuance will lead to an increase in the bank's paid-up equity share capital from Rs. 7,48,73,95,830 to Rs. 7,48,97,19,580.

AU Small Finance Bank has partnered with Intellect Design Arena, adopting its Purple Fabric platform to accelerate its AI-first banking strategy. This collaboration aims to build a scalable, technology-led banking franchise powered by enterprise-wide intelligence. The bank intends to leverage AI-powered decision engines to automate credit assessments and enable faster lending decisions. With a network of over 2,790 banking touchpoints across 21 States and 4 Union Territories, serving over 1.2 crore customers, AU SFB aims to embed intelligence across customer journeys, operations, and decision-making.

AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has received RBI approval, dated May 6, 2026, for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL), including its subsidiaries, to acquire up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in AU SFB. The approval is subject to compliance with the Banking Regulation Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and other applicable statutes and guidelines.

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd has clarified that it is exempt from the provisions of Chapter XII of the SEBI Master Circular dated October 15, 2025, which pertains to fund raising by issuance of debt securities by large entities. The Bank stated that as a Scheduled Commercial Bank under the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, these specific SEBI regulations do not apply to it. This announcement provides clarity on the bank's regulatory framework concerning debt capital raising.

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd has provided the updated contact details of its Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) authorized for determining the materiality of events and making disclosures to the Stock Exchange(s). This disclosure is in compliance with Regulation 30(5) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The authorized personnel include Mr. Sanjay Agarwal (Managing Director & CEO), Mr. Vivek Tripathi (Executive Director), Mr. Gaurav Jain (Chief Financial Officer), and Mr. Manmohan Parnami (Company Secretary & Compliance Officer). The filing includes email and phone contact details for the MD & CEO.

AU Small Finance Bank's Board of Directors, in its meeting on April 27, 2026, approved the Audited Financial Results for the Quarter and Financial Year ended March 31, 2026. The Board also appointed Mr. Gaurav Jain as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect, having previously served as Interim CFO since September 26, 2025. Furthermore, a dividend of Re. 1 per equity share (10% of face value) for FY26 was recommended, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. The Board also approved enabling resolutions for annual renewal of fund-raising limits: up to ₹7,500 Crore via equity and up to ₹6,000 Crore via debt instruments, including Tier II bonds, also subject to shareholder approval.

AU Small Finance Bank's board approved the audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. They recommended a dividend of Re. 1 per equity share. Mr. Gaurav Jain has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Bank, effective April 27, 2026. The board also enabled resolutions for annual renewal of fund raising limits up to ₹7,500 Crore through equity shares and ₹6,000 Crore through debt instruments.

AU Small Finance Bank announced strong Q4 FY26 and full-year FY26 financial results. For Q4 FY26, Profit After Tax (PAT) surged by 65% year-on-year to ₹832 crore, with Net Interest Margin (NIM) expanding by 24bps QoQ to 5.96%. Deposits grew 23% YoY and loans increased 21% YoY. Asset quality improved, with GNPA ratio at 2.03% and NNPA ratio at 0.74% as of March 31, 2026. For the full financial year FY26, PAT grew 25% to ₹2,641 crore. The bank also declared a dividend of ₹1 per share for FY26 and launched its first AI-native Loan Origination System for Gold loans.

AU Small Finance Bank Ltd has provided the contact details of its Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) authorized for determining the materiality of events and making disclosures to the Stock Exchange(s), in compliance with Regulation 30(5) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The authorized KMPs include Mr. Sanjay Agarwal (Managing Director & CEO), Mr. Vivek Tripathi (Executive Director), Mr. Gaurav Jain (Interim Chief Financial Officer), and Mr. Manmohan Parnami (Company Secretary & Compliance Officer). Specific contact details (email and phone) were provided for Mr. Sanjay Agarwal and Mr. Manmohan Parnami.

AU Small Finance Bank announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Mr. Vivek Tripathi as Whole-time Director (Executive Director) for a term of three years, effective April 24, 2026. The Bank's Board had initially approved this appointment on January 20, 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals; shareholder approval will be sought subsequently. Mr. Tripathi, currently the Chief Credit Officer, has been with AU SFB since 2014, holding significant leadership roles across Commercial Banking, Wholesale Banking, Credit, and Strategy. His elevation to the Board at 47 years old underscores AU SFB’s commitment to building internal leadership, institutionalizing a long-term succession plan, and strengthening governance for its next phase of growth. He brings over two decades of experience in the financial services sector.