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AU Small Finance Bank Ltd

NSE: AUBANK BSE: 540611

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Company History

1996

  • The Company was originally incorporated as ‘L.N. Finco Gems Private Limited’ on January 10, 1996 as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 1956 with the RoC.
  • Incorporated as a private limited company in Rajasthan with an authorised share capital of Rs 0.1 million.

2000

  • Received certificate of registration under section 45 I A of RBI Act from the RBI to carry on the business of non-banking financial institution without accepting public deposits.

2005

  • Became commercial associate of HDFC Bank for carrying on the business of financing commercial vehicles.
  • A fresh certificate of incorporation was issued by the RoC on May 24, 2005, pursuant to the change of name of the Company to Au Financiers (India) Private Limited.

2006

  • Expanded operations into Maharashtra.

2008

  • Obtained investment of ? 200 million from India Business Excellence Fund and India Business Excellence Fund-1.

2009

  • Forayed into Gujarat, the third state where the Company commenced its operations.

2010

  • Received fresh certificate of registration under section 45 IA of RBI Act from the RBI pursuant to which RBI has classified the Company as a NBFC-ND-AFC.
  • Obtained investment of ? 350 million, ? 60 million and ? 140 million, from IFC, IBE Fund and IBE Fund -I, respectively.
  • Attained the status of “Systemically Important Non-Deposit Taking Asset Finance Company”.

2011

  • Set-up a subsidiary, AuHFL, to provide housing finance services.
  • Shortlisted for the Financial Times International Finance Corporation-Sustainable Finance Awards in the “Achievement in the Financing at the Base of the Pyramid” category.

2012

  • Obtained investment of ? 1,500 million and ? 330.44 million from Redwood and IFC, respectively.
  • Received upgrade of credit rating from CRISIL BBB+ / Stable to CRISIL A / Stable for long term bank facilities by CRISIL Ratings
  • Set-up a subsidiary, Au Insurance Broking Services Private Limited, to provide insurance and broking services.
  • Awarded the “Best PE-backed Financial Service Company” by VCCircle.

2013

  • The Company was converted into a public limited company by way of a special resolution passed by the Shareholders at the EGM held on January 10, 2013
  • The name of the Company was changed to ‘Au Financiers (India) Limited’.
  • A fresh certificate of incorporation consequent upon conversion to a public limited company was issued by the RoC on January 11, 2013.

2015

  • Received upgrade of credit rating to CARE A+ for long-term banking facilities by CARE Ratings.
  • Assigned a credit rating of Ind A+ / Stable for long term banking facilities and NCDs by India Ratings.
  • Received “in-principle” approval for forming an SFB from the RBI.

2016

  • Received final approval for carrying on the business of SFB from the RBI.
  • Received a long term credit rating of BWRAA with Stable Outlook from Brickwork Ratings.
  • Received upgrade in long-term rating of CRISIL A/ Watch Positive by CRISIL Ratings.
  • Pursuant to RBI approval dated April 6, 2016, divested its shareholding in AuHFL which was the erstwhile subsidiary company.
  • Pursuant to RBI approval dated May 18, 2016, divested its entire shareholding in IML (2)
  • Pursuant to RBI approval dated September 6, 2016, divested 29.53% of the total shareholding of M Power Micro Finance Private Limited.
  • Divested its entire shareholding in Au Insurance Broking Services Private Limited (“AuIBSPL”), the erstwhile associate company.

2017

  • Commenced operations as an SFB and the same was notified via RBI press release dated April 19, 2017
  • Received upgrade of credit rating outlook from Ind A+ / Stable to IND A + / POSITIVE for long term banking facilities and NCDs by India Ratings
  • Adjudged runner-up in Best Retail NBFC category by Outlook Money Awards, 2016.

2018

  • AU BANK STARTS ITS SOCIAL CONNECT INITIATIVES WITH PAKHI
  • AU Bank receives Rajasthan Best Brand Awards 2018
  • AU Bank organised Free yoga camps in more than 50 cities on International Yoga Day
  • AU Bank’s humble gesture to convey gratitude to the Doctors on their special day
  • AU Small Finance Bank ties up with Aurionpro Solutions
  • CRISIL upgrades AU Small Fin Bank's rating to low credit risk 'AA-'
  • Au Small Finance Bank Has Entered Into Agreement With The New India Assurance Company Limited

2019

  • Au Small Finance Bank - AU SMALL FINANCE BANK LIMITED ('The Bank') Enter Into Agreement With TATA AIG

2020

  • AU Small Finance Bank starts operations in eastern India

2022

  • AU Small Finance Bank issued of Bonus Shares in the ratio of 1:1.

2023

  • AU Small Finance Bank Limited Enters Into Bancassurance Tie-Up With Max Life Insurance Company Limited.
  • AU Small Finance Bank Limited Enters Into Bancassurance Tie-Ups With Star Health And Allied Insurance.

2024

  • AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. Enters Into Corporate Agency Agreement With Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance.
  • AU Small Finance Bank received Approval from the RBI for the Amalgamation of Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited into and with AUSFB with effect from April 01, 2024