CARE Ratings reaffirms AU Small Finance Bank's credit ratings
CARE Ratings reaffirms 'CARE AA; Stable' rating for AU Small Finance Bank's long-term debt and 'CARE A1+' for short-term instruments, reflecting consistent growth and healthy profitability.
Reaffirmation of credit ratings typically has a moderate impact as it confirms the existing financial stability assessment.
The credit rating for the long term and short term instruments have been reaffirmed, indicating a positive outlook on the company.
* CARE Ratings has reaffirmed the 'CARE AA; Stable' rating for AU Small Finance Bank's (AUSFB) long-term debt instruments (Tier-II Bonds). * The rating on short-term instruments (Certificate of Deposits) has been reaffirmed at 'CARE A1+'. * The ratings reflect AUSFB's consistent growth, comfortable capitalization, and healthy profitability. * There has been a slight moderation in return on assets in FY25 and Q1FY26 due to higher credit costs following the integration of the Fincare Small Finance Bank portfolio. * Asset quality remains monitorable due to an uptick in gross non-performing assets (GNPA), primarily driven by stress in the microfinance and credit card segments. * CARE Ratings has withdrawn the rating assigned to the Tier II bonds (ISIN No. INE519Q08152) as the bank has redeemed the rated Non-Convertible Debenture. * AUSFB has received in-principle approval from the RBI for a transition to Universal Bank.
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