Muthoot Finance Q1 FY27 Consolidated Net Profit Surges 43% YoY to ₹2,825 Crore; Consolidated AUM Touches ₹1,91,532 Crore

India's leading gold financing institution, Muthoot Finance Limited, has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27).

Driven by robust demand across its core gold loan portfolio and sustained momentum in key subsidiaries, the company's consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) expanded 43% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹2,825 crore compared to ₹1,974 crore in Q1 FY26.

Standalone Performance Highlights

On a standalone basis, Muthoot Finance recorded a 25% YoY increase in Profit After Tax to ₹2,550 crore for Q1 FY27, compared to ₹2,046 crore in the prior-year period. Total standalone income rose 33% YoY to ₹7,603 crore against ₹5,711 crore in Q1 FY26.

Standalone Loan AUM: Expanded 43% YoY to reach ₹1,72,053 crore, reflecting an absolute YoY addition of ₹52,022 crore.

Standalone Gold Loan AUM: Surged 44% YoY to ₹1,63,298 crore (up by ₹50,104 crore YoY).

Branch Efficiency & Customer Acquisition: The average gold loan AUM per branch stood at ₹32.47 crore, marking a 40% YoY increase. During the quarter, the company disbursed ₹8,937 crore in gold loans to 4,82,707 new customers.

Key Ratios: Return on Average Loan Assets came in at 6.09%, while Return on Average Equity stood at 26.60%. Capital Adequacy Ratio remained well-capitalized at 20.30%. Book value per share rose to ₹970.70.

Consolidated Operational & Network Overview

At the group level, Muthoot Finance's consolidated Loan Assets Under Management (AUM) reached ₹1,91,532 crore as on June 30, 2026, registering a 43% YoY growth (an addition of ₹57,594 crore YoY). On a sequential basis, consolidated AUM expanded by 5% (₹9,616 crore).

Consolidated Gold Loan AUM: Climbed 48% YoY to ₹1,75,527 crore.

Group Network Expansion: The group opened 86 new branches during Q1 FY27, bringing the total network footprint across the group to 7,654 branches.

Industry Recognition: During the quarter, Muthoot Finance was honored with the "Best Non-Banking Financial Company" award at the Financial Express India Best Bank Awards, presented by Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal to Executive Director Shri Eapen Alexander Muthoot.

Subsidiary Performance Summary

1. Muthoot Money Limited (MML)

Engaged exclusively in extending gold loans in complementary geographies, Muthoot Money delivered exponential growth:

Loan AUM: Reached ₹10,550 crore, up 111% YoY from ₹5,000 crore in Q1 FY26.

Financials: Total revenue surged 139% YoY to ₹511 crore, while Profit After Tax skyrocketed 366% YoY to ₹172 crore (vs. ₹37 crore in Q1 FY26).

Asset Quality: Gross Stage III loan assets improved to 0.67% compared to 0.96% in the year-ago period.

2. Belstar Microfinance Limited (BML)

Muthoot Finance's microfinance subsidiary (66.13% stake) recorded a sharp profitability turnaround:

Turnaround to Profitability: BML reported a Profit After Tax of ₹66 crore for Q1 FY27, reversing a net loss of ₹128 crore in Q1 FY26. Total revenue rose 9% YoY to ₹452 crore.

Portfolio & Asset Quality: Loan AUM stood at ₹7,842 crore. Collection efficiency improved by 69 basis points YoY to 99.57%. Stage III loan assets declined significantly to 2.85% from 4.44% in Q1 FY26.

Diversification: Following regulatory relaxations allowing up to 40% non-microfinance lending, BML opened 45 new gold loan branches in Q1 FY27, taking its total branch count to 1,331.

3. Muthoot Homefin (India) Limited (MHIL)

The affordable housing finance arm reported steady expansion:

Loan AUM & Dispatches: Loan AUM expanded 13% YoY to ₹3,496 crore, with fresh loan disbursements of ₹154 crore in Q1 FY27.

Financials: Total revenue increased 11% YoY to ₹110 crore, while net profit jumped 114% YoY to ₹4 crore. Stage III loan assets stood at 2.52%.

4. Asia Asset Finance PLC (AAF), Sri Lanka

The Colombo-listed financial entity (72.92% stake) maintained strong operational traction:

Financials: Total revenue soared 72% YoY to LKR 357 crore, driving a 137% YoY surge in Profit After Tax to LKR 43 crore.

Portfolio: Loan portfolio expanded 51% YoY to LKR 5,270 crore, with gold loans constituting the primary business driver across its 120 branches in Sri Lanka.

5. Muthoot Insurance Brokers Pvt. Limited (MIBPL)

The direct insurance brokerage subsidiary generated a total premium collection of ₹70 crore during Q1 FY27, insuring over 166,000 lives with first-year premiums of ₹43 crore. Total revenue stood at ₹28 crore, yielding a Profit After Tax of ₹17 crore.

Mr. George Jacob Muthoot, Chairman said "Muthoot Finance has begun FY27 with a strong footing with our Consolidated Loan Assets Under Management reaching highest ever level of Rs. 1,91,532 crores. It reflects a robust growth of 43% YoY in Consolidated Loan Assets Under Management primarily driven by 43% year on year growth in Loan Assets of Muthoot Finance by Rs. 52,022 crores. Our subsidiaries have continued the strong momentum, contributing significantly to our consolidated loan assets which now stand at 12%.

Consolidated Profit after Tax grew by 43% year-on-year to Rs. 2,825 crores, driven by the continued strength of our core gold loan business. This performance reflects the enduring trust our customers place in Muthoot Finance and our unwavering focus on delivering accessible, reliable, and customer-centric financial solutions.

As India's economy continues to expand, the need for quick, dependable and affordable credit is becoming increasingly important. Gold loans remain a vital source of timely liquidity for millions of individuals and small businesses, and we are well positioned to meet this growing demand through our unmatched reach, deep domain expertise and strong customer relationships.

At the same time, we are accelerating our digital transformation to make credit delivery faster, simpler and more seamless. Our continued investments in technology and innovation are strengthening operational efficiency while enhancing the overall customer experience. Backed by a resilient business model, a strong balance sheet and clear strategic focus, we remain confident of sustaining our growth momentum and creating long-term value for all stakeholders."

Commenting on the Company's performance, Mr. George Alexander Muthoot, Managing Director, said, "We had an impressive start to the year with our Standalone Loan Assets Under Management reaching a historic high of Rs. 1,72,053 crores, driven by robust 44% YoY growth in gold loan of Rs. 50,104 crores. reaching Rs. 1,63,298 crores. This growth is a testament to our three-pronged strategy to focus on disbursements, operational efficiency, and maintaining healthy margins.

As a result, our Standalone Profit after Tax for Q1 FY27 grew by 25% YoY to Rs. 2,550 crores. This performance reinforces our leadership in the gold loan segment, supported by our extensive branch network, trusted brand, disciplined execution, and deep customer relationships. We are also witnessing increasing adoption of gold loans as a reliable, accessible and inclusive source of credit across customer segments.

We remain focused on strengthening our digital capabilities to make credit access faster, simpler and more seamless. Our continued investments in technology are enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and enabling quicker turnaround times. Looking ahead, the outlook for the gold loan industry remains highly encouraging. Gold-backed lending is witnessing unprecedented acceptance across customer segments, driven by growing awareness, , and the need for timely, secured credit. Reserve Bank of India data also highlights gold loans as one of the fastest-growing segments in retail lending, underscoring the sector's strong structural growth potential.

As this opportunity expands, we are witnessing increased participation from organised players, reflecting the growing attractiveness and long-term potential of the gold loan sector. We welcome this continued evolution of the industry, as it reinforces the increasing adoption of gold-backed lending within the formal financial ecosystem. There is a clear shift in customer behaviour, with gold increasingly being leveraged as a productive financial asset to meet evolving personal and business credit needs, rather than remaining an idle store of value. We believe leadership in this business is built on trust, operational excellence, prudent underwriting and the ability to serve customers consistently across economic cycles.

With our extensive branch network, deep domain expertise and continued investments in digital capabilities, we are well positioned to strengthen our market leadership while making credit access faster, easier and more seamless. We remain confident of sustaining our growth momentum and creating long-term value for all our stakeholders."

Shares of Muthoot Finance Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 3120.10 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 3008.55. The total number of shares traded during the day was 61492 in over 5022 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 3144.60 and intraday low of 3015.00. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 191022784.00.

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