AU Small Finance Bank Board Approves FY26 Audited Results, Recommends ₹1 Dividend
AU Small Finance Bank's Board approved audited results for FY26. Mr. Gaurav Jain was appointed CFO. A dividend of ₹1 per share is recommended, subject to shareholder approval. The bank also plans to raise up to ₹7,500 Crore via equity and ₹6,000 Crore via debt.
The appointment of a key managerial person, dividend announcement, and substantial fundraising plans have a significant impact on the bank's financial health and strategic direction.
The appointment of a CFO, recommendation of a dividend, and plans for significant fundraising are positive developments for the bank.
AU Small Finance Bank Limited announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on April 27, 2026. The Board approved the Audited Financial Results for the Quarter and Financial Year ended March 31, 2026.
Additionally, the Board appointed Mr. Gaurav Jain as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Bank, effective April 27, 2026. Mr. Jain, a Chartered Accountant and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, brings over two decades of global leadership experience in finance, M&A, and strategy.
The Board also recommended a dividend of ₹1 per equity share (10% of face value) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). This dividend will be paid after the AGM approval.
Furthermore, the Bank proposed an enabling resolution for annual renewal of fund-raising limits. This includes the issuance of equity shares not exceeding ₹7,500 Crore through private placement, QIP, or preferential allotment, and the issuance of debt instruments, including Bonds and Non-Convertible Debentures, not exceeding ₹6,000 Crore. The approvals for these fundraising activities will be valid for twelve months from the date of shareholders' approval.
The financial results indicate a Net Profit of ₹83,186.95 lakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and ₹2,64,125.43 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The bank's Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 18.68% as of March 31, 2026. The Board meeting commenced at 2:30 PM and concluded the agenda items by 3:40 PM.
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