AU Small Finance Bank Q1 results: Net profit rises 16% to Rs 581 crore; gross NPAs increase to 2.47%

AU Small Finance Bank reported a 16% increase in net profit, reaching Rs 581 crore for Q1FY26. Total income rose to Rs 5,189 crore, driven by increased interest income. While profitability grew, asset quality weakened, with gross NPAs rising to 2.47%. Provisions and contingencies nearly doubled to Rs 533 crore.