Introduction:
Leading bank has secured RBI approval for a major institutional investor to acquire up to a 7% stake. The transaction, subject to regulatory compliance, reflects growing investor confidence and strengthens the bank’s market position in India’s financial sector.
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Share price movement of AU Small Finance Bank:
On February 13, 2025, AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. opened at ₹554.45, slightly up from its previous close of ₹554.40. The stock reached a high of ₹558.30 (0.70%) and a low of ₹545.00. By 12:50 PM, it traded at ₹554.65, gaining 0.05%, with a market cap of ₹41,287.59 crore.
AU SFB Gets RBI Approval for 7% Stake Acquisition:
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has received RBI approval for Zulia Investments Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, to acquire up to a 7% stake in the bank. The acquisition must be completed within a year to retain approval.
The approval is subject to compliance with the Banking Regulation Act, RBI’s Master Direction on shareholding, FEMA regulations, SEBI guidelines, and other applicable laws. Zulia Investments Pte. Ltd., along with its associates, must adhere to these regulations for the transaction.
This investment highlights growing institutional interest in AU SFB, reinforcing investor confidence. The bank continues its growth trajectory, backed by regulatory approvals and strategic investments, strengthening its market position within India’s financial sector.
Recent news on AU Small Finance Bank:
As of January 24, 2025, AU Small Finance Bank posted a ₹528.45 crore net profit in Q3, marking a 41% YoY increase but a 7.5% QoQ decline. NII surged 53% YoY to ₹2,022.5 crore, while total income jumped 49% YoY to ₹4,731.89 crore. Gross NPA rose to 2.31%.
Stock performance of AU Small Finance Bank for Period of 1 week, 6 months and 1 year:
AU Small Finance Bank’s stock declined 5.43% over the past week, reflecting short-term volatility. Over six months, it dropped 9.59%, while the one-year return stood at -6.15%, indicating a challenging period despite the bank’s continued business growth and financial performance.
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Shareholding pattern of AU Small Finance Bank:
| Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | |
| Promoter | 22.90% | 23% | 23% |
| FII | 39.30% | 40.70% | 39.60% |
| DII | 21.80% | 20.10% | 18.40% |
| Public | 16.00% | 16.20% | 19.10% |
About AU Small Finance Bank:
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. (NSE: AUBANK) offers a range of banking and financial services, including retail and wholesale banking. It provides savings accounts, loans, insurance, mutual funds, and credit cards, catering to diverse customer needs across India.
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