NSE: AUBANK · 26 October 2026
- AU Small Finance Bank Ltd shares are trading down 6.85% at ₹869.00, moving near the lower end of the day's range between ₹845.40 and ₹898.00.
- AU Small Finance Bank reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, showing a net profit of ₹858 crore, up 53% year-on-year. Gross loan portfolio grew 25% year-on-year to ₹1,53,769 crore, while total deposits increased 29% to ₹1,70,460 crore. Asset quality improved with Gross NPA declining to 1.99% and Net NPA at 0.81%.
- Trading volume was 2.36 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Au Small Finance Bank share price falling on 26 October 2026?
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd shares are trading down 6.85% at ₹869.00, moving near the lower end of the day's range between ₹845.40 and ₹898.00.
The stock is underperforming the broader market benchmark Nifty, which rose 0.10%. The broader sell-off in the stock follows a sharp 5-day return decline of 12.17% and a 20-day return drop of 13.11%, indicating sustained downward pressure on the counter.
The recent price movement follows the release of the bank's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, where it reported a net profit of ₹858 crore alongside a gross loan portfolio growth of 25% year-on-year. While the underlying business update showed strong operational metrics, including an improved Net Interest Margin of 5.8% and lower credit costs, the stock has experienced heavy profit-taking and technical selling pressure in recent trading sessions.
42.47 lakh shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 10:35 AM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 17.99 lakh shares (2.36 times). The five-day average daily volume was 16.46 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 23 October 2026 showed 10.91 lakh shares delivered, representing 57.58% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 46,919 trades.
The stock is experiencing a sharp downside move accompanied by heavy cash volumes at 2.36 times its 20-day average volume, reflecting aggressive selling pressure. While the bank reported solid Q2 FY27 earnings on October 24, 2026, the stock has faced continued technical weakness and extended losses mirroring a broader 12.17% decline over the past 5 trading days.
Latest Company Developments
AU Small Finance Bank reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, showing a net profit of ₹858 crore, up 53% year-on-year. Gross loan portfolio grew 25% year-on-year to ₹1,53,769 crore, while total deposits increased 29% to ₹1,70,460 crore. Asset quality improved with Gross NPA declining to 1.99% and Net NPA at 0.81%.
It provides comprehensive visibility into the bank's core profitability, loan growth trajectory, and asset quality trends.
ICRA Ratings re-affirmed 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 the bank's infrastructure bonds.
An upgrade in credit rating outlook reflects stronger institutional confidence in the bank's financial profile and balance sheet strength.
The bank announced the appointment of Mr. Anil Agarwal as Senior Executive Group Head for Commercial & Institutional Banking. He brings nearly three decades of experience to lead wholesale liabilities, transaction banking, and capital markets.
Strengthens senior leadership depth to support the bank's expanding commercial and institutional banking operations.
a press release dated October 24, 2026, titled "Press Release on unaudited financial results of AU Small Finance Bank Limited for thequarter and half year ended on September 30, 2026".
AU Small Finance Bank Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026.
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 positive recommendation on the stock based on structural growth potential and retail franchise expansion.
What to Watch Next
- Post-earnings analyst commentary and management guidance on credit growth targets
- Delivery percentage and cash volume sustainability above the 20-day average
- Asset quality trajectory and slippage trends in unsecured loan portfolios
- Progress on the final Universal Banking license application submitted to the RBI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Au Small Finance Bank company news?
AU Small Finance Bank reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, showing a net profit of ₹858 crore, up 53% year-on-year. Gross loan portfolio grew 25% year-on-year to ₹1,53,769 crore, while total deposits increased 29% to ₹1,70,460 crore. Asset quality improved with Gross NPA declining to 1.99% and Net NPA at 0.81%.
How strong was Au Small Finance Bank’s trading volume?
42.47 lakh shares traded, 2.36 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 26 October 2026 · 10:35 AM 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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