NSE: AUBANK · 7 October 2026
- AU Small Finance Bank Ltd shares declined by 3.33% on Tuesday, settling at ₹993.80 after opening at ₹1,016.00 and touching an intraday low of ₹988.50 against a high of ₹1,025.30.
- AU Small Finance Bank published its provisional performance metrics for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Total deposits grew by 28.6% year-on-year to reach ₹1,70,460 crore, while gross advances expanded by 27.9% year-on-year to ₹1,50,290 crore. CASA deposits rose 29.1% year-on-year to ₹50,290 crore, maintaining a stable CASA ratio of 29.5%.
- Trading volume was 1.24 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Au Small Finance Bank share price falling on 7 October 2026?
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd shares declined by 3.33% on Tuesday, settling at ₹993.80 after opening at ₹1,016.00 and touching an intraday low of ₹988.50 against a high of ₹1,025.30.
The broader Nifty index dropped 0.76%, while the Nifty Financial Services sector faced downward pressure alongside broader market weakness. The stock's pullback follows a 20-day return of -6.29%, reflecting a cooling phase after earlier gains.
Market participants continue to digest the bank's provisional Q2 FY27 business update released on October 3, 2026, which reported total deposits rising 28.6% year-on-year to ₹1,70,460 crore and gross advances growing 27.9% year-on-year to ₹1,50,290 crore. While these figures indicate steady balance sheet expansion, the near-term price action reflects prevailing caution across financial equities.
17.14 lakh shares traded by 7 October 2026 · 03:15 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 13.84 lakh shares (1.24 times). The five-day average daily volume was 16.77 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 6 October 2026 showed 5.07 lakh shares delivered, representing 43.01% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 46,949 trades.
The stock retreated by 3.33% alongside weakness in broader financial benchmarks, accompanied by trading volume running 1.24 times its 20-day average. The pullback follows recent multi-session volatility and profit-booking across mid-tier banking stocks.
Latest Company Developments
AU Small Finance Bank published its provisional performance metrics for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Total deposits grew by 28.6% year-on-year to reach ₹1,70,460 crore, while gross advances expanded by 27.9% year-on-year to ₹1,50,290 crore. CASA deposits rose 29.1% year-on-year to ₹50,290 crore, maintaining a stable CASA ratio of 29.5%.
The provisional figures provide early visibility into the bank's deposit mobilization and credit growth momentum ahead of the final financial results review.
ICRA Ratings reaffirmed the [ICRA]AA rating on the bank's long-term debt instruments and revised the outlook from Stable to Positive. The rating agency also assigned an [ICRA]AA rating with a Positive outlook to the bank's proposed ₹100 crore infrastructure bonds. The decision reflects the bank's established retail franchise, comfortable capitalization, and improving asset quality indicators.
A positive outlook revision by a major rating agency strengthens institutional confidence and can potentially optimize future borrowing costs.
The bank received a letter from the Reserve Bank of India granting approval to ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.95% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in AU Small Finance Bank. The approval covers schemes under ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, alternative investment funds, and portfolio management services managed by the AMC.
A major institutional investor receiving regulatory clearance to build a substantial stake highlights long-term confidence in the bank's universal banking transition and franchise value.
) Regulations, 2015 and the Code of Fair Disclosure and Conduct and in terms of Regulation 8 of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Bank would like to place the attached information on record pertaining to its performance in the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
We hereby inform that AU Small Finance Bank ( AU SFB ) has received RBI s letter dated September 8, 2026 according its approval to ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited ( I-Pru AMC ) (along with the schemes of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, funds under AIF managed by I-Pru AMC, clients of PMS of I-Pru AMC) to acquire aggregate holding of up to 9.95% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in AU SFB. The aforesaid approval granted by RBI is subject to compliance with the relevant provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and applicable RBI s directions, provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, regulations issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India, and any other statutes, regulations and guidelines, as applicable.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 24.42% on 30 June 2026. This compares with 23.22% on 31 March 2026, a change of +1.20 percentage points.
The filing reported 38 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Maintained a positive stance supported by the bank's expanding retail franchise and consistent long-term compounding across loan portfolios.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Finalization and official announcement of Q2 FY27 audited financial results
- Progress on the Reserve Bank of India in-principle approval for transition into a universal bank
- Delivery volume trends relative to the 20-day average volume of 1.71 million shares
- CASA ratio trajectory and deposit granularity developments
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Au Small Finance Bank company news?
AU Small Finance Bank published its provisional performance metrics for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Total deposits grew by 28.6% year-on-year to reach ₹1,70,460 crore, while gross advances expanded by 27.9% year-on-year to ₹1,50,290 crore. CASA deposits rose 29.1% year-on-year to ₹50,290 crore, maintaining a stable CASA ratio of 29.5%.
How strong was Au Small Finance Bank’s trading volume?
17.14 lakh shares traded, 1.24 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 7 October 2026 · 03:15 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 June 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst
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