AU Small Finance Bank Approves Financial Results, Recommends Dividend, and Strengthens Leadership

AU Small Finance Bank Approves Financial Results, Recommends Dividend, and Strengthens Leadership​

AU Small Finance Bank Limited announced key outcomes from its Board Meeting held on April 27, 2026. The Board considered and approved the audited financial results for the Quarter and the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026. Additionally, the bank announced the appointment of Mr. Gaurav Jain as Chief Financial Officer and recommended a dividend of Re. 1 per equity share.

Financial Performance and Dividend Recommendation​

The Bank’s Board recommended a dividend of Re. 1 (Rupee One) per equity share, representing 10% of the face value of the share. This dividend is payable out of the net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The audited financial statements provide a comprehensive overview of the bank's performance. Key financial metrics for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to the previous year, are highlighted below:


The bank’s assets totaled 1,91,79,746.81 (in lakh) as of March 31, 2026, compared to 1,57,84,566.62 (in lakh) in the previous year. The bank's net worth stood at 19,62,694.85 (in lakh) on March 31, 2026, up from 16,93,032.28 (in lakh).

Leadership and Capital Raising​

During the Board meeting, the bank also approved the appointment of Mr. Gaurav Jain as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 27, 2026. Mr. Jain, who previously served as Interim CFO since September 26, 2025, brings over two decades of global leadership experience across financial stewardship, M&A, and strategic transformation.

In terms of strategic funding, the Board also recommended enabling resolutions for the annual renewal of fund-raising limits:

• Equity Shares: The resolution permits the issuance of equity shares for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs. 7,500 Crore through private placement, Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), or preferential allotment, subject to shareholder approval. This approval remains valid for twelve months.
• Debt Instruments: The resolution allows for the issuance of debt instruments, including Bonds and Non-Convertible Debentures, for an amount not exceeding Rs. 6,000 Crore, in one or more tranches, subject to shareholder approval. Up to Rs. 2,500 Crore of this amount may be raised through Tier II bonds.

Segment Revenue Highlights​

The bank’s financial operations are broadly segmented across multiple categories. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the Total Income from operations stood at 21,61,427.76 (in lakh). This revenue was derived from three primary segments:


The bank's retail banking segment recorded 15,77,973.35 (in lakh) in revenue, showing a significant increase from 14,00,121.39 (in lakh) the previous year. The total assets across all segments reached 1,91,79,746.81 (in lakh) for the period.

AUBANK Stock Price Movement​

Today, shares of AU Small Finance Bank Limited slipped by 2.36% to close at ₹1043. The stock traded today between ₹1028 and ₹1059.9, recording a total volume of 1.93 million shares.