AU Small Finance Bank Reports 53% Profit Rise and Improved Asset Quality in Q2 FY27
AU Small Finance Bank reported a 53% rise in net profit to Rs 858 crore for Q2 FY27, driven by a 32% increase in net interest income and improved interest income. Total income grew to Rs 6,382 crore, while asset quality improved with gross NPAs declining to 1.99% and net NPAs to 0.81%. Deposits rose 28.6%, and the capital adequacy ratio slightly decreased to 18.54%. The bank's CEO highlighted steady growth combining profitability with prudence. Credit rating outlook was upgraded to positive by ICRA.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (71/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, moneycontrol, news18, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 24 Oct, 10:18 am. Other outlets followed.