diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cd66769bf..e04aca7bd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -171,4 +171,4 @@ Check out our resources for additional guidance too before opening an issue:
 
 This library is licensed under the [Apache 2.0 License](./documents/LICENSE).
 
-Latest released version: v1.42.1
+Latest released version: v1.43.1
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index e640847f9..3987c4729 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.42.1
+1.43.1