Muthoot FinCorp Plans ₹4,000 Crore IPO Through Fresh Issue

Muthoot FinCorp, one of India's leading gold loan-focused non-banking financial companies, has received board approval to raise up to ₹4,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The issue will comprise a fresh equity issuance with a face value of ₹10 per share, subject to regulatory clearances and market conditions.

Speaking to reporters, CEO Shaji Varghese said the company may dilute at least a 10% stake to meet regulatory requirements. He added that any dilution beyond that would depend on the valuation. According to him, the valuation discovery process has not started yet as the company is yet to appoint bankers.

Growth Capital, Not An Exit

Varghese was clear that the fundraise is not about any promoter or investor exit. Muthoot FinCorp is entirely family-owned and has no external private equity backers. He said the company plans to use the equity raised to support its growth and expansion plans.

The company has not committed to a timeline yet, citing procedural steps that include appointing bankers and lawyers, along with multiple regulatory approvals. That said, Varghese indicated the company would like to move to market at the earliest opportunity.

Additionally, beyond its core gold loan business, Muthoot FinCorp is expanding into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) lending, loan against property, and digital financial services through its platform, Muthoot FinCorp One.

Why Now

The rationale behind the IPO is tied closely to the gold loan sector's current momentum. Varghese pointed to stable regulations, rising gold prices, and growing formalisation of the market as key tailwinds.

He said regulated players currently account for only 35-40% of the gold loan market. The remaining share still lies with jewellers and local money lenders. According to him, this leaves enough room for organised companies to expand.

Other Board Approvals

Alongside the IPO, the board cleared several other proposals. A stock split was approved under which every ₹10 share will be subdivided into five shares of ₹2 each, aimed at improving retail participation and liquidity.

The board also approved raising up to ₹4,000 crore through public issuance of non-convertible debentures during July 2026-June 2027 and another ₹4,000 crore through private placement of debentures and subordinated debt.

The commercial paper issue was also approved for an aggregate limit of ₹30,000 crore with a cap of ₹10,000 crore outstanding at any point in time.

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FY26 Financial Performance

Muthoot FinCorp closed FY26 with assets under management of ₹56,185 crore as of March 2026. The company reported standalone revenue of ₹8,364 crore for the year, while profit after tax came in at ₹1,640 crore.

In the March quarter, consolidated profit after tax jumped 204% year-on-year to ₹664 crore. Revenue for Q4 FY26 rose 32% to ₹3,356 crore.

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