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Muthoot Finance Reports Record Q4 Profits but Faces Uncertainty Over RBI Draft Rules

India's largest gold-loan NBFC posted a 43% profit surge and crossed ₹1-lakh-crore AUM, while proposed RBI LTV norms raise concerns for future growth.

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Overview

  • Muthoot Finance achieved a 43% year-on-year rise in standalone Q4FY25 net profit to ₹1,508 crore, driven by a 42% increase in interest income.
  • Standalone loan assets under management surpassed ₹1 lakh crore, reaching ₹1,08,648 crore, marking a 43% growth year-on-year.
  • The company declared its highest-ever interim dividend of ₹26 per share and set a conservative 15% gold loan growth target for FY26.
  • Proposed RBI draft guidelines on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios have raised concerns about reduced NBFC competitiveness and potential customer impact.
  • Shares of Muthoot Finance dropped over 7% on May 15 following regulatory uncertainty, prompting mixed analyst assessments of its valuation outlook.