NSE: AUBANK · 27 October 2026
- Au Small Finance Bank has fallen 10.12% over 3 trading sessions; today's move is -1.33%.
- AU Small Finance Bank reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, posting a 53% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹858 crore. Net interest income grew 32% to ₹2,820 crore with a net interest margin of 5.8%, while total deposits expanded 29% year-on-year to ₹1,70,460 crore. Asset quality also showed improvement, with gross NPA declining to 1.99% and net NPA improving to 0.81%.
- Trading volume was 0.78 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Au Small Finance Bank share price: 10.12% decline over 3 trading sessions
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd (AUBANK) declined 1.33% on Tuesday, trading between an intraday high of ₹877.70 and a low of ₹854.00 before closing at ₹857.40.
The broader market benchmark Nifty slipped marginally by 0.02%, while the Nifty Financial Services sector benchmark change was unavailable. The stock's modest pullback coincides with broader consolidation following recent volatile sessions, including a 6.85% decline two trading days prior.
Company fundamentals remain anchored by the strong financial performance reported for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, where net profit rose 53% year-on-year to ₹858 crore and gross loan portfolio expanded 25% to ₹1,53,769 crore. While these earnings were released on October 24, 2026, they continue to provide fundamental context for institutional sentiment and valuation alignment.
16.12 lakh shares traded by 27 October 2026 · 02:55 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 20.61 lakh shares (0.78 times). The five-day average daily volume was 31.78 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 26 October 2026 showed 37.49 lakh shares delivered, representing 43.15% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 211,897 trades.
The downward movement lacks a specific same-day catalyst and appears consistent with routine profit-taking and technical consolidation following recent price weakness and high volume turnover.
Latest Company Developments
AU Small Finance Bank reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, posting a 53% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹858 crore. Net interest income grew 32% to ₹2,820 crore with a net interest margin of 5.8%, while total deposits expanded 29% year-on-year to ₹1,70,460 crore. Asset quality also showed improvement, with gross NPA declining to 1.99% and net NPA improving to 0.81%.
It establishes the bank's operational health, profitability trajectory, and balance sheet growth during the second quarter.
ICRA Ratings reaffirmed its long-term credit rating at [ICRA] AA while revising the outlook from Stable to Positive on the bank's long-term debt instruments and Tier-II bonds. The rating agency also assigned an [ICRA] AA rating with a Positive outlook to the bank's infrastructure bonds. This decision reflects strengthening credit metrics and sustained franchise expansion.
An upgraded rating outlook enhances investor confidence and potentially lowers the bank's future borrowing costs.
The bank received a communication regarding RBI approval granted 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 through its various schemes, AIFs, and portfolio management services. The approval is subject to compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.
It highlights expanding institutional interest and potential large-scale capital participation from prominent fund houses.
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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 steady operational performance, strong retail deposit franchise growth, and expansion in key business segments.
What to Watch Next
- Sustained delivery volumes relative to the 43.15% delivery rate recorded in the October 26 cash report
- Retail deposit growth momentum and CASA ratio stability towards the 30% threshold
- Asset quality trends, specifically gross NPA and slippage management across secured and unsecured portfolios
- Progress on the final Universal Banking license application following the RBI's in-principle approval
Other Dated Coverage
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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 ended September 30, 2026, posting a 53% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹858 crore. Net interest income grew 32% to ₹2,820 crore with a net interest margin of 5.8%, while total deposits expanded 29% year-on-year to ₹1,70,460 crore. Asset quality also showed improvement, with gross NPA declining to 1.99% and net NPA improving to 0.81%.
How strong was Au Small Finance Bank’s trading volume?
16.12 lakh shares traded, 0.78 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 27 October 2026 · 02:55 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.
Research & analysis: WittyTrades Research Desk
Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst
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