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I-Sec upgrades AU Small Finance Bank to buy; raises target price to Rs 725

ICICI Securities upgrades AU Small Finance Bank to a BUY with a target of Rs 725. Recent performance was affected by high credit costs in microfinance and credit card segments. However, improvements and normalization of credit costs are expected,

The article from MSN Money discusses I-Sec's upgrade of AU Small Finance Bank's stock rating to "Buy" from "Add," with an increased target price set at Rs 725. This upgrade reflects the bank's robust performance in the third quarter of FY23, where it reported a significant year-on-year growth in net profit by 30% to Rs 393 crore, and a 41% increase in net interest income to Rs 1,153 crore. The bank's asset quality also improved, with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) decreasing to 1.81% from 2.01% a year ago. I-Sec's positive outlook is further supported by AU Small Finance Bank's strategic focus on expanding its product offerings, particularly in vehicle finance, and its efforts to diversify its loan portfolio. The bank's management has also expressed confidence in maintaining strong growth momentum, supported by a healthy capital adequacy ratio and plans for further geographical expansion.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/other/i-sec-upgrades-au-small-finance-bank-to-buy-raises-target-price-to-rs-725/ar-AA1A7lOg