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Muthoot FinCorp, a leading gold loan non-banking finance company (NBFC), is preparing for a major initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to ₹4,000 crore. CEO Shaji Varghese confirmed that the entire amount will be dedicated to future business growth. The IPO will involve a fresh issue of equity shares, with a minimum dilution of 10% planned.
Funding Expansion Plans
Varghese highlighted the importance of this capital for expanding lending activities. "Our core business is money, so we require additional equity solely for growth capital," he stated. The funds will primarily support existing lending operations by enabling branch expansion and technology upgrades, rather than funding entirely new business areas. Muthoot FinCorp currently operates over 3,700 branches across India and plans a steady expansion.
Evolving Business Mix
As part of the 139-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group, Muthoot FinCorp is broadening its services beyond its primary gold loan focus. While gold loans still account for about 93% of current revenue, the company is developing its mortgage and digital lending segments. Non-gold lending products are gradually increasing their share. Varghese addressed concerns about gold price volatility, explaining that the company lends against existing jewelry, not for gold purchases. He also noted a changing customer perspective, with gold loans increasingly seen as a primary borrowing option.
Financial Strength and Digital Focus
Muthoot FinCorp maintains strong asset quality, with low gross and net non-performing assets, due to the security provided by gold-backed loans. The company has also made significant strides in digital transformation, with nearly 98% of customer onboarding now paperless. Its app, Muthoot FinCorp ONE, has achieved 72 lakh downloads and processes over one crore loan disbursements annually.
For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Muthoot FinCorp reported robust financial results. Consolidated profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹1,847.62 crore on revenues of ₹11,227.80 crore. Consolidated assets under management (AUM) reached ₹73,448.82 crore. On a standalone basis, AUM was ₹56,185.10 crore, with PAT at ₹1,640.21 crore and revenue at ₹8,364.28 crore. The company aims for sustained growth of nearly 25% in the medium term, targeting a return on assets (RoA) of 4-4.5%.