India, 29 June, 2026: AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and among the first in over a decade to receive in-principle approval to transition into a Universal Bank, has been recognised among the Top 10 – India’s Best Companies to Work For 2026 by Great Place to Work. This recognition represents the gold standard of workplace excellence, underscoring a strong culture anchored in Trust, Pride, and Camaraderie.
The recognition was received by Mr. Manoj Tibrewal, Group Head – HR, Infra, Admin & Marketing, at a recently held awards event.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, backed by over 30 years of research and insights from more than 100 million employees across 170+ countries. Its rigorous and globally benchmarked methodology evaluates organisations on employee trust, leadership effectiveness and the overall workplace experience.
The assessment is based on the Trust Index™ Survey (75% weightage) – which captures anonymous employee feedback on credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie – and the Culture Audit™ (25%), which evaluates leadership philosophy, values and people practices. The certification reflects AU SFB’s ability to foster a consistent and inclusive work environment where employees feel empowered, valued and engaged.
Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank said, “At AU Small Finance Bank, our people are at the core of everything we do. This recognition reinforces our belief in building a culture rooted in trust, inclusivity and purpose – where every employee is empowered to perform, grow and contribute meaningfully. As we continue our journey towards becoming a Universal Bank, we remain committed to strengthening our people practices and enhancing employee experience at every touchpoint.”
Over the years, AU SFB has consistently been recognised for its people-first philosophy, underpinned by strong values, inclusive leadership and a robust employee engagement framework. With a workforce of over 59,000+ employees serving more than 1.2 crore customers across India, the Bank continues to invest in initiatives that enable growth, well-being and long-term career development.
About AU Small Finance Bank
AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AU SFB) is a Scheduled Commercial Bank and has established itself as India’s largest Small Finance Bank since commencing its banking operations in April 2017. Founded in 1996 by Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, a first generation entrepreneur, AU is entering its 10th year as a Bank, guided by a deep rooted “Dharma” of customer centric service. Over three decades, AU has built a sustainable and inclusive financial institution that empowers underserved and under reached communities through a robust retail led banking model. The Bank has received an in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition into a Universal Bank.
With deep customer insights across India, AU provides comprehensive banking solutions spanning deposits, loans, credit cards, premium banking, remittance services, merchant solutions, insurance, and investments. As a tech led bank, AU delivers differentiated digital experiences through innovations such as 24×7 Video Banking, WhatsApp Banking, chatbots, UPI QR solutions, merchant lending, and its award-winning AU 0101 app.
AU SFB’s wide network of 2,790 banking touchpoints across 21 States and 4 Union Territories enables service to more than 1.2 crore customers, powered by a workforce of 59,200+ employees. As on 31st March 2026, Bank had shareholders’ funds of ₹19,974 cr, deposit base of ₹1,52,661 cr, total loan portfolio of ₹1,40,327 cr and a balance sheet size of ₹1.9 Lac cr+.
AU SFB is listed on NSE and BSE and its fixed deposits are rated ‘AA+/Stable’ by CRISIL Ratings. AU SFB’s long term debt rating is ‘AA/Stable’ by CRISIL Ratings, ICRA Ltd. and CARE Ratings.
