AU Small Finance Bank Limited
Nippon India Mutual Fund raised its stake in AU Small Finance Bank from 3.02% to 4.25%. The fund house acquired 92,84,624 shares during the period, taking its total holding to 3,19,28,596 shares.
A retail-focused banking institution providing comprehensive financial services across India. AU Small Finance Bank operates in retail banking, wholesale banking, and treasury operations, serving customers through a diversified product portfolio. The bank specializes in extending credit and deposit services to underserved and emerging customer segments while maintaining a network of branches across urban and semi-urban markets throughout the country.
India's fifth-largest AMC with over Rs 6 lakh crore in AUM, backed by Japan's Nippon Life Insurance which holds majority stake. Formerly Reliance MF, rebranded in 2019 after Nippon's acquisition. Sailesh Raj Bhan has run the equity book for over two decades and is one of India's most experienced active managers. Known for sector rotational calls and a deep research bench.