Hyderabad, 24th February 2026: AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and the first in over a decade to receive in‑principle approval to transition into a Universal Bank, has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year. The achievement reinforces the Bank’s commitment to its core philosophy of Forever Banking, a long‑term promise of trust, care, and continuity for all stakeholders.
The certification is based entirely on employee feedback. For FY26, AU SFB achieved a significant increase in the Trust Index Score, highlighting the strength of its culture and the deep sense of belonging, employees experience across the organisation. The Great Place to Work® Institute is a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviours.
Speaking on the milestone, Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank, said,
“At AU SFB, our people have always been the heart of our journey, from a single‑branch NBFC in Rajasthan to becoming India’s largest Small Finance Bank now poised to transition into a universal bank. This sixth Great Place to Work® certification is more than an award; it validates our ‘Forever Banking’ promise that celebrates aspiration, rewards integrity, and enables every AUite to grow with purpose. When trust meets opportunity, excellence becomes a collective habit. Our journey and growth is a reflection of AUites who embody trust, innovation, ownership, and compassion.”
Over the years, AU SFB has made long‑term investments to strengthen employee experience. These include a culture of execution excellence, a values‑driven leadership framework, robust learning and development programmes, and a work environment that encourages innovation, inclusion, and career mobility. The Bank has also expanded its technology and digital ecosystem, now supported by a 1,100‑member IT team and 200+ in‑house developers focused on Digital, Data, and AI – creating future‑ready roles and opportunities for employees.
Earning this recognition for six straight years reflects AU SFB’s sustained focus on building a purpose‑led organisation where every voice is valued and every individual is empowered to grow.
