AU Small Finance Bank Q4 PAT Climbs 65% YoY to ₹832 Cr; ₹1 Dividend Declared
Stellar Q4 Profit Jump
AU Small Finance Bank posted a 65.15% YoY surge in Q4 FY26 net profit to ₹831.87 crore, up from ₹503.7 crore in Q4 FY25, and up 25% sequentially from ₹668 crore in Q3 FY26.
NII & NIM Expand
Net Interest Income rose 23% YoY and 10% QoQ to ₹2,582 crore. NIM expanded 24 basis points to 5.96% in Q4 FY26, while cost of funds declined 12 basis points QoQ to 6.49%, reflecting improved operational efficiency.
Asset Quality Improves
GNPA ratio improved to 2.03% as of March 31, 2026, from 2.30% in December 2025. NNPA ratio improved to 0.74% from 0.88%. Slippages declined 17% QoQ to ₹659 crore, led by improvement across asset classes.
Deposits & Advances Surge
Total deposits rose 23% YoY and 10% QoQ to ₹1.52 lakh crore. CASA deposits grew 20% YoY to ₹43,357 crore, with CASA ratio at 28%. Gross loan portfolio grew 21% YoY and 8% QoQ to ₹1.40 lakh crore.
Universal Bank Milestone Ahead
AU SFB filed for its final licence to convert into a universal bank in March 2026 and is awaiting regulatory approval. Full year FY26 net profit stood at ₹2,641 crore, with the bank also approving capital raising of up to ₹13,500 crore.