NSE: AUBANK · 22 October 2026
- AU Small Finance Bank Ltd (AUBANK) traded in a tight range during the October 22, 2026 trading days, closing virtually unchanged with a 0.01% decline at ₹953.90 compared to its previous close of ₹954.00. The stock moved between an intraday low of ₹935.90 and a high of ₹964.10 after opening lower at ₹943.70.
- AU Small Finance Bank released provisional figures for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting total deposits of ₹1,70,460 crore, representing a 28.6% year-on-year increase. Gross advances grew 27.9% year-on-year to reach ₹1,50,290 crore, while the CASA ratio stood at 29.5%. These preliminary disclosures offer insight into the bank's ongoing balance sheet expansion ahead of its financial results.
- Trading volume was 1.11 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Au Small Finance Bank share price falling on 22 October 2026?
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd (AUBANK) traded in a tight range during the October 22, 2026 trading days, closing virtually unchanged with a 0.01% decline at ₹953.90 compared to its previous close of ₹954.00. The stock moved between an intraday low of ₹935.90 and a high of ₹964.10 after opening lower at ₹943.70.
The broader market experienced downward pressure during the session, with the Nifty benchmark declining by 0.88%. AU Small Finance Bank's price action reflected this softer sectoral sentiment, coming on the back of recent short-term weakness that included a 4.56% decline over the preceding five trading days and a 7.96% drop over the past 20 trading days.
While no single specific catalyst drove today's muted price movement, the stock continues to digest recent operational updates, including its provisional Q2 FY27 performance figures released earlier in October, which reported total deposits of ₹1,70,460 crore and gross advances of ₹1,50,290 crore. Investors are also monitoring medium-term developments such as ICRA revising the bank's long-term debt instrument outlook from stable to positive in October 2026 while reaffirming its [ICRA]AA rating.
19.04 lakh shares traded by 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 17.12 lakh shares (1.11 times). The five-day average daily volume was 16.79 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 22 October 2026 showed 10.35 lakh shares delivered, representing 54.36% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 54,410 trades.
The stock moved in a narrow band with a marginal 0.01% decline amidst a weak broader market environment and recent downward return trends. No specific same-day catalyst was identified to trigger an aggressive directional move.
Latest Company Developments
AU Small Finance Bank released provisional figures for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting total deposits of ₹1,70,460 crore, representing a 28.6% year-on-year increase. Gross advances grew 27.9% year-on-year to reach ₹1,50,290 crore, while the CASA ratio stood at 29.5%. These preliminary disclosures offer insight into the bank's ongoing balance sheet expansion ahead of its financial results.
Provisional business updates allow market participants to gauge retail asset and deposit momentum before formal quarterly financial results are published.
ICRA Ratings reaffirmed the [ICRA]AA rating on the bank's long-term debt instruments while revising the outlook from stable to positive. The rating agency also assigned an [ICRA]AA rating with a positive outlook to ₹100 crore of newly announced infrastructure bonds. The rating action factors in the bank's established retail asset franchise, improving scale, and adequate capitalization.
An outlook revision to positive reflects enhanced confidence in the bank's financial profile, capitalisation buffers, and medium-term growth trajectory.
) 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 24.85% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 24.42% on 30 June 2026, a change of +0.43 percentage points.
The filing reported 41 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Maintained a Buy rating based on the bank's expanding retail franchise, solid asset quality, and healthy compounding growth across its core loan portfolio.
What to Watch Next
- Upcoming official financial results announcement for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026
- Progress on potential transition into a universal bank during FY2027
- CASA ratio stability and retail deposit mobilization trends
- Asset quality and credit cost performance across newer retail lending segments
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Au Small Finance Bank company news?
AU Small Finance Bank released provisional figures for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting total deposits of ₹1,70,460 crore, representing a 28.6% year-on-year increase. Gross advances grew 27.9% year-on-year to reach ₹1,50,290 crore, while the CASA ratio stood at 29.5%. These preliminary disclosures offer insight into the bank's ongoing balance sheet expansion ahead of its financial results.
How strong was Au Small Finance Bank’s trading volume?
19.04 lakh shares traded, 1.11 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 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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