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7 SourcesNew Delhi, India
thebalanced.newsAU Small Finance Bank Q4 Net Profit Rises 65% to Rs 832 Crore on Higher Core Income
AU Small Finance Bank reported a 65% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 832 crore for Q4 FY26, driven by a 23% increase in net interest income and lower provisions. Total deposits grew 23% to Rs 1.52 lakh crore, with CASA ratio at 28%. Asset quality improved, with gross NPA ratio declining to 2.03%. The bank's net interest margin expanded slightly, while other income fell due to treasury losses. For FY26, net profit rose 25% to Rs 2,641 crore. The bank is awaiting regulatory approval to convert into a universal bank and approved equity and debt issuances subject to shareholder consent.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
74%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents a predominantly business and financial perspective, focusing on AU Small Finance Bank's quarterly and annual financial performance. Coverage is largely factual and data-driven, with no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints. The sources emphasize operational metrics, regulatory developments, and shareholder decisions without political commentary, reflecting a neutral stance centered on corporate and market interests.
Sentiment — Positive (74/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive, highlighting strong profit growth, improved asset quality, and increased deposits. While some mention of lower other income due to treasury losses and higher operating expenses appears, these are presented factually without negative emphasis. The tone remains optimistic about the bank's financial health and future prospects, including its pending universal banking license and capital raising plans.
How 7 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| businessstandard | AU SFB Q4 PAT climbs 65 YoY to Rs 504 cr | Center | Positive |
| news18 | AU Small Finance Bank profit rises 65 pc to Rs 832 cr in Q4 | Center | Positive |
| businessstandard | AU SFB Q4 PAT climbs 65 YoY to Rs 504 cr | Center | Positive |
| economictimes | AU Small Finance Bank Q4 profit jumps 65 on lower provisions | Center | Positive |
| businessstandard | AU Small Finance Bank standalone net profit rises 65.15 in the March 2026 quarter | Center | Positive |
| economictimes | AU SFB Q4 Results: PAT jumps 65 YoY to Rs 832 crore, NII rises 23 | Center | Positive |
| businessstandard | AU Small Finance Bank Q4FY26 results: Net profit rises 65 to 832 crore | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 27 Apr, 12:04 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1businessstandard27 Apr, 12:04 pmAU Small Finance Bank Q4FY26 results: Net profit rises 65 to 832 crore
- 2economictimes27 Apr, 12:18 pmAU SFB Q4 Results: PAT jumps 65 YoY to Rs 832 crore, NII rises 23
- 3businessstandard27 Apr, 12:32 pmAU Small Finance Bank standalone net profit rises 65.15 in the March 2026 quarter
- 4economictimes27 Apr, 01:29 pmAU Small Finance Bank Q4 profit jumps 65 on lower provisions
- 5businessstandard27 Apr, 01:45 pmAU SFB Q4 PAT climbs 65 YoY to Rs 504 cr
- 6news1827 Apr, 02:42 pmAU Small Finance Bank profit rises 65 pc to Rs 832 cr in Q4
- 7businessstandard28 Apr, 04:53 amAU SFB Q4 PAT climbs 65 YoY to Rs 504 cr
Lens Score breakdown
30/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Corporate
AU Small Finance Bank
Story context
- Category
- Business
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 7
- Last analysed
- 28 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- AU Small Finance BankNet incomeCroreIndian rupeeNet interest marginMicrofinanceUnsecured debtCredit cardAstronomical unitVarun BeveragesDividendIndia
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