'Badlaav Humse Hai' Season 2 Grand Finale to unveil India's unsung heroes in Mumbai tonight

Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD and CEO of AU Small Finance Bank said, "Through the 'Badlaav Humse Hai' campaign, we have been witnessing the transformative power of individuals dedicated to uplifting communities across India. As a bank deeply committed to fostering positive change, we are delighted to partner with Network18 in showcasing these unsung heroes. Their remarkable stories inspire us all to strive for a better, more inclusive future."

Reflecting on the success of the inaugural season, which featured the journeys of 20 changemakers, this year's campaign expands its reach to highlight the stories of even more individuals who are driving positive change at the grass-root level.

Agarwal further said, "As we celebrate the culmination of the second season of 'Badlaav Humse Hai', we reaffirm AU Small Finance Bank's enduring commitment to empower changemakers and support their noble endeavors. While the finale may mark the end of this season, we remain committed to continue our support, fostering a culture of social impact and transformation across communities nationwide."

For years, Network18 and AU Small Finance Bank have been dedicated to advancing societal progress in their respective domains. AU Small Finance Bank proudly holds the title of India's largest Small Finance Bank. Over a span of 28 years, the institution has empowered numerous changemakers and supported their initiatives through financial inclusion and corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts in semi-urban and rural areas of India. Likewise, Network18 has been at the forefront of spearheading purposeful campaigns aimed at promoting social change and magnifying positive impacts in critical areas such as healthcare, sanitation, education, and the welfare of women and children.

"In a nation where progress is a constant pursuit, numerous unsung heroes have emerged as catalysts for change. With unwavering dedication and a commitment to positive transformation, these individuals exemplify social responsibility through their actions, turning visions into realities. At Network18, we are dedicated to amplifying their voices and showcasing their extraordinary journeys to the world. The finale of the second season of our 'Badlav Humse Hai' initiative is a much-awaited acknowledgement and recognition of their work, and I'm sure these stories will resonate and inspire change across the country," said Puneet Singhvi, CEO – Digital & President - Corporate Strategy, Network18.

The grand finale event will be livestreamed, allowing audiences across the nation to join in celebrating these champions of change. Viewers can tune in on March 7 at 5.30 pm IST to witness the inspiring stories of resilience, compassion and hope.

As the curtains draw on this season's remarkable journey, the legacy of 'Badlaav Humse Hai' continues, inspiring us all to champion positive change and forge a more inclusive and compassionate society.

AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AU SFB) is a scheduled commercial bank and has established itself as the largest SFB in India since starting its banking journey in April 2017. Established in 1996 by Mr. Sanjay Agarwal, a first-generation entrepreneur, AU SFB boasts a 28 years-legacy of building a retail banking franchise with deep understanding of the rural and semi-urban markets and customer segments.

The Bank operates a sustainable business model that facilitates credit to the unserved and underserved retail and MSME customer segments while providing complete banking solutions to its deposit and branch banking customers. As a tech-led Bank, AU has a strong digital presence with innovative products and services like 24X7 video banking, credit cards, personal loans, UPI QRs, payments, merchant lending, WhatsApp Banking, Chatbots etc. and its digital bank application AU0101 remains among the higher rated banking apps in India.

The Bank operates from 1,049 banking touchpoints across 21 States & 3 Union Territories serving 46.8 Lac customers with an employee base of 28,904 employees. As on 31st Dec’23, the Bank has a net worth of ₹12,167 Crore, deposit base of ₹80,120 Crore, Gross Advance of ₹67,624 Crore and a Balance sheet size of ₹1,01,176 Crore. AU SFB enjoys the trust of marquee investors and is listed at both NSE and BSE. It has consistently maintained high external credit Rating from all major rating agencies like CRISIL, CARE Ratings and India Ratings.

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