We wish to inform that the Bank has received approval from Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance today i.e. on December 9, 2025 for increase in the foreign investment limit in the Bank from 49% at present to maximum permissible limit of 74% of paid up capital of the Bank.
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AU Small Finance Bank has received approval from the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance on December 9, 2025, to raise its foreign investment limit from the current 49% to the maximum permissible 74% of its paid-up capital. This is a significant regulatory milestone as it opens the door for substantially greater foreign portfolio and direct investment into the bank. The 74% cap represents the highest level of foreign ownership allowed in Indian private sector banks under existing regulations.
Positive for shareholders — the higher foreign investment ceiling could attract more global institutional investors, improving stock liquidity and potentially boosting demand for the shares. It also signals government confidence in the bank's operations and may support a long-term valuation re-rating.