AU Small Finance Bank Limited (“AU SFB”), India’s largest Small FinanceBank and the first to receive in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to transition into aUniversal Bank, today announced the launch of 51 new branches across the country. The brancheswill be inaugurated on August 15, 2025, coinciding with India’s 79th Independence Day a symbolicmove that reflects AU SFB’s commitment to empowering communities through inclusive andaccessible banking.The expansion includes 30 Liability branches and 21 Microfinance & Inclusive Banking (MFIB)branches, strategically located in high-potential regions such as West Bengal, Gujarat, Telangana,Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu. These new branches will offer a full suite offinancial services including deposits, payments, collection solutions, trade finance, insurance,investment products, and advanced digital banking. Additionally, the MFIB branches will providespecialized support for micro-enterprises and underservedsegments.Speaking on the launch, Mr. Uttam Tibrewal, ED and Deputy CEO AU Small FinanceBank, said:“This expansion is not just about increasing our branch count it’s about deepening our presence inthe lives of people and communities we serve. Each new branch brings us closer to our vision ofoffering a more comprehensive banking experience. The in-principle approval we received totransition into a Universal Bank is a reflection of our consistent efforts to serve diverse customer segments with trust, care, and meaningful financial solutions. Launching these 51 branches onIndependence Day is a tribute to the spirit of financial freedom and our commitment to inclusive
growth.”With this strategic addition, AU SFB strengthens its footprint across diverse geographies, reaffirmingits role as a trusted partner in India’s journey toward inclusive economic growth.About AU Small Finance Bank AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AU SFB) is a Scheduled Commercial Bank and has established itselfas India’s largest Small Finance Bank sincecommencing its banking journey in April 2017. Founded in1996 by Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, a first-generation entrepreneur, AU enters its 30th year of operations
with a legacy of deep-rooted “Dharma” of customer centric servicehaving built, over threedecades including more than eight years as a bank, a sustainable and inclusive financial institutionthat empowers underserved and under-reached.
