AU Small Finance Bank Reports 26% Profit Rise in Q3 FY26 with Stable Asset Quality

AU Small Finance Bank reported a 26% year-on-year rise in net profit to around Rs 668 crore for Q3 FY26, driven by a 16% increase in net interest income to Rs 2,341 crore and stable asset quality with gross NPAs at 2.3%. The bank's total deposits grew 23.3% year-on-year to Rs 1.38 trillion, with CASA ratio steady at 29%. Profit growth was supported by lower provisions and improved unsecured lending, despite higher operating expenses and regulatory costs. The bank is also strengthening its leadership ahead of its transition to a universal lender.