MUTHOOTMF - Muthoot Microfin
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Muthoot Microfin Limited has successfully allotted 7,028 secured, redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis to raise ₹70.28 crores. These instruments carry a coupon rate of 8.50% per annum with interest payable on a quarterly basis. The NCDs have a tenure of 29 months, with the maturity date set for September 29, 2028. This capital raise will likely be utilized to support the company's micro-lending operations and maintain liquidity.
- Allotment of 7,028 NCDs with a face value of ₹1,00,000 each, totaling ₹70.28 crores
- Fixed coupon rate of 8.50% per annum with a quarterly payment schedule
- Tenure of 29 months with maturity scheduled for September 29, 2028
- Secured by a first ranking exclusive charge of 1.00x over the company's receivables
- Issuance conducted on a private placement basis and to be listed on BSE Limited
Muthoot Microfin Limited has announced its participation in the 'Capital Market Day 2026' investor meet scheduled for May 7, 2026. The event will take place in Mumbai starting from 4:00 PM and will involve group meetings with institutional investors and analysts. This disclosure is a routine filing under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has explicitly stated that no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared during this interaction.
- Event 'Capital Market Day 2026' scheduled for May 7, 2026, in Mumbai
- Meeting format is a group interaction with analysts and institutional investors
- Interaction is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM onwards
- Company confirms no Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) will be shared
- Filing made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations
Muthoot Microfin has achieved a significant upgrade in its ESG rating from CareEdge ESG Ratings, moving from a score of 72.2 to 80.8. This new rating of 'CareEdge-ESG 1+' is currently the highest ESG rating awarded to any Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) by the agency. The upgrade reflects a well-rounded improvement across environmental, social, and governance parameters. For investors, this signifies leadership in risk management and best-in-class disclosures, which is likely to attract ESG-focused institutional capital.
- ESG score upgraded from 72.2 (CareEdge-ESG 1) to 80.8 (CareEdge-ESG 1+).
- Achieved the highest ESG rating assigned to an NBFC by CareEdge ESG Ratings.
- The upgrade reflects comprehensive improvements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) parameters.
- Demonstrates leadership in managing ESG risks through best-in-class disclosures and policies.
Muthoot Microfin has disclosed its provisional Asset Liability Management (ALM) statement for the period ending March 31, 2026. The company reported total borrowings of ₹9,402.86 crore, with bank borrowings forming the bulk of the debt at ₹7,283.35 crore. Equity capital and reserves stood at ₹167.77 crore and ₹2,681.66 crore respectively, indicating a stable capital base. This routine disclosure provides transparency into the company's liquidity profile and debt maturity buckets across different time horizons.
- Total borrowings as of March 31, 2026, stood at ₹9,402.86 crore.
- Bank borrowings dominate the liability profile at ₹7,283.35 crore, including ₹1,351.02 crore in ECBs.
- Reserves and Surplus were reported at ₹2,681.66 crore, with a Share Premium Account of ₹1,605.74 crore.
- Secured Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) accounted for ₹976.63 crore of the total outflows.
- Provisions for Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) were recorded at ₹420.83 crore.
Muthoot Microfin Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company and its Registrar, KFin Technologies Limited, confirmed that no requests for dematerialization or rematerialization of shares were received. This filing is a standard procedural requirement for listed companies to ensure the integrity of security records with depositories. There are no material changes to the company's share capital structure reported in this document.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- Reported zero requests for dematerialization or rematerialization during the period from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026.
- Confirmation provided by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), KFin Technologies Limited.
Muthoot Microfin Limited has filed routine compliance reports with the stock exchanges for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company confirmed the continued appointment of Ms. Neethu Ajay as the qualified Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, a position she has held since June 2018. Furthermore, KFin Technologies Limited remains the designated Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA). These disclosures are mandatory under SEBI (LODR) Regulations 6(1) and 7(1) and represent standard administrative procedure.
- Compliance confirmed under SEBI Regulation 6(1) for the appointment of a qualified Compliance Officer.
- Ms. Neethu Ajay (Membership No. A34822) has served as the Compliance Officer since June 27, 2018.
- Compliance confirmed under SEBI Regulation 7(1) regarding the Share Transfer Agent (RTA).
- KFin Technologies Limited has been the appointed RTA since October 16, 2016.
Muthoot Microfin Limited has filed its compliance certificate for the Structured Digital Database (SDD) for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company confirmed that it maintains a non-tamperable internal database to track Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) as per SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations. During the reported quarter, the company identified and captured one specific UPSI event in the database. No instances of non-compliance were reported, indicating adherence to corporate governance standards regarding insider trading.
- Confirmed maintenance of a non-tamperable Structured Digital Database (SDD) with 8-year record capability
- Captured 1 specific UPSI event during the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026
- Reported zero non-compliance issues and confirmed a complete audit trail for sensitive data
- Compliance certified by the Chief Compliance Officer under SEBI PIT Regulations
Muthoot Microfin has approved the issuance of 7,161 secured Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) to raise ₹71.61 crore, equivalent to approximately USD 7.7 million. These NCDs carry a fixed coupon rate of 8.50% per annum with interest payable on a quarterly basis. The instruments have a tenure of 29 months and are scheduled for listing on the BSE. This capital raise is intended to support the company's micro-lending operations and diversify its funding sources.
- Issuance of 7,161 Listed, Rated, Secured NCDs with a total nominal value of ₹71.61 crore.
- Fixed coupon rate of 8.50% per annum with a quarterly interest payment schedule.
- Tenure of 29 months with a tentative maturity date of September 30, 2028.
- NCDs are secured by a first ranking exclusive charge of 1.00x over the company's receivables.
- The issuance is conducted on a private placement basis and will be listed on the BSE.
Muthoot Microfin's Debenture Issue and Allotment Committee has approved the private placement of 7,161 secured Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) to raise approximately ₹71.61 crore (USD 7.7 million). The NCDs carry a fixed coupon rate of 8.50% per annum with interest payable quarterly. The tenure of the instrument is 29 months, with a tentative maturity date of September 30, 2028. This move is aimed at bolstering the company's liquidity to support its microfinance lending activities.
- Issuance of up to 7,161 NCDs with a face value of ₹1,00,000 each, totaling ₹71.61 crore.
- Fixed coupon rate of 8.50% per annum with a quarterly interest payment schedule.
- Tenure of 29 months with a tentative allotment date of April 28, 2026.
- The NCDs are secured by a 1.00x charge over the company's present and future receivables.
- The securities will be listed on the BSE Limited.
Muthoot Microfin Limited has scheduled a meeting of its Debenture Issue and Allotment Committee for April 8, 2026. The primary agenda is to consider and approve the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. This is a routine fund-raising activity for the NBFC-MFI to support its lending operations and capital requirements. The specific amount and terms of the debt issuance will be determined during the meeting.
- Committee meeting scheduled for April 8, 2026, to approve fund raising.
- Proposed issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis.
- Intimation filed under Regulation 50 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
- Funds will likely be utilized to expand the micro-loan portfolio and manage liquidity.
Muthoot Microfin Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons starting April 1, 2026. This move is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations for the upcoming financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the financial results are officially declared to the exchanges. This is a standard regulatory procedure and does not indicate any fundamental change in the company's operations.
- Trading window closure begins on Wednesday, April 01, 2026
- Closure pertains to the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026
- Window to remain closed until 48 hours after the results declaration
- Intimation was circulated to designated persons on March 25, 2026
Muthoot Microfin has responded to NSE/BSE clarifications regarding its Q3 FY26 results, citing technical glitches for non-searchable PDFs and an inadvertent netting of 'Other Income' against 'Other Expenses' in XBRL filings. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company reported a total income of ‣6,053.51 million and a net profit of ‣624.43 million. Crucially, the board has approved a significant fundraise of ‣2,000 crore via Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) to support growth. Additionally, Jinsu Joseph has been re-appointed as the Chief Risk Officer for a two-year term starting April 2026.
- Reported Q3 FY26 Total Income of ‣6,053.51 million and Net Profit of ‣624.43 million.
- Board approved a massive ‣2,000 crore fundraise through NCDs via private placement.
- Clarified reporting discrepancy where other income was incorrectly adjusted against other expenses in XBRL.
- Re-appointed Jinsu Joseph as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for a 2-year tenure effective April 1, 2026.
- Impairment on financial instruments for the quarter stood at ‣1,062.10 million.
Shareholders of Muthoot Microfin have overwhelmingly approved a special resolution to raise up to ₹2,000 crores through the private placement of debentures. The resolution received 99.99% support from voting members, indicating strong investor confidence in the company's growth strategy. This additional capital will be raised in one or more tranches to support the company's microfinance lending operations. The successful vote provides the management with the necessary financial flexibility to expand its loan book.
- Approved issuance of debentures worth ₹2,000 crores via private placement in multiple tranches.
- Special resolution passed with 99.99% votes in favor (137,302,763 votes).
- Institutional and Promoter groups voted 100% in favor of the fundraising proposal.
- The total votes polled represented 80.54% of the total outstanding shares held by the company.
Muthoot Microfin Limited has announced a two-day investor engagement event scheduled for March 18 and 19, 2026, in Kochi. The event will involve branch visits and management meetings with analysts and institutional investors. On March 18, the company will conduct one-on-one meetings, followed by group meetings on March 19, both running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The company has clarified that no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared during these interactions.
- Two-day analyst and institutional investor meet scheduled for March 18-19, 2026.
- Activities include branch visits and management meetings at the company's Kochi location.
- March 18 session dedicated to 1x1 meetings from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- March 19 session dedicated to group meetings from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Company confirms no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be disclosed.
Muthoot Microfin Limited has disclosed its provisional Asset Liability Management (ALM) statement for the month ended January 31, 2026. The company reports total borrowings of approximately ₹8,564.60 crore, with bank borrowings forming the largest component at ₹6,524.40 crore. The maturity profile shows manageable short-term obligations, with ₹46.25 crore due within the next 7 days and ₹464.32 crore due within the next 30 days. The company maintains a healthy capital position with equity and reserves totaling ₹2,727.51 crore.
- Total borrowings as of January 31, 2026, stood at ₹8,56,460.03 (in reported units, likely lakhs).
- Bank borrowings constitute 76% of total debt, amounting to ₹6,52,440.43.
- Provisions for Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) are maintained at ₹54,146.59.
- The 1-3 year maturity bucket represents the largest concentration of debt at ₹2,21,486.76.
- Total Equity Capital and Reserves & Surplus combined stand at ₹2,72,751.40.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations for Q2 FY26 was INR 576.33 Cr, representing a 13% YoY decline from INR 662.41 Cr. H1 FY26 revenue stood at INR 1,134.95 Cr, down 14.4% YoY. Individual loans contributed INR 25.3 Cr to disbursements in Q2 FY26.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company operates across 21 states and 392 districts. While specific revenue % per region is not disclosed, it has a pan-India presence with 1,718 branches as of September 30, 2025.
Profitability Margins
NIM stood at 11.7% in Q2 FY26. RoA improved to 0.6% in Q2 FY26 from -1.8% in Q1 FY26. RoE improved to 2.8% in Q2 FY26 from -8.2% in Q1 FY26. Operating cost was 6.9% of average monthly gross outstanding loan portfolio.
EBITDA Margin
Pre-Provision Operating Profit (PPOP) grew by 7.6% QoQ in Q2 FY26. Total income for Q2 FY26 was INR 577.39 Cr, down 12.92% YoY.
Capital Expenditure
Not explicitly disclosed as a single Cr figure, but the company is rationalizing its network by merging or closing 84 underperforming branches to save INR 50 Cr annually while simultaneously expanding in new markets like Assam.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL upgraded the outlook from 'Stable' to 'Positive' while reaffirming the 'A+' rating. Average cost of funds declined to 10.6% from 11.02%, with a marginal cost of fund at approximately 9.8%.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Debt Capital (10.6% average cost), Equity Capital (Promoters infused INR 342.1 Cr to date).
Import Sources
Primarily domestic funding from Indian banks and institutions; raised USD 128 Mn via External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) from international markets.
Key Suppliers
Lenders include HDFC Bank, SIDBI, and various Domestic Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) which contribute 6% of funding.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity of 1,718 branches serving 33.6 lakh active customers. Planned expansion includes new branches in Assam and strategic entry into Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Raw Material Costs
Finance costs for Q2 FY26 were INR 211.31 Cr, representing 36.6% of total income. Finance costs declined 10.99% YoY due to better negotiation and improved credit ratings.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Collection efficiency for FY26 is targeted at 93.1%. Overdue collections improved to INR 19 Cr per month in Q2 FY26 from INR 6 Cr per month previously.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution costs are reflected in employee benefit expenses of INR 154.92 Cr for Q2 FY26, which rose 18.47% YoY due to expansion.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
28.10%
Growth Strategy
Achieving growth through a 28.1% increase in disbursements, diversifying into Individual Loans (23% interest rate), Gold Loans, and Micro-LAP. The company is also expanding geographically into Assam and rationalizing 84 branches to save INR 50 Cr annually.
Products & Services
Income generating micro loans for women, Individual loans, Gold loans, and Micro-LAP (Loan Against Property).
Brand Portfolio
Muthoot Microfin, Muthoot Pappachan Group (Muthoot Blue), Mahila Mitra (Mobile App).
New Products/Services
Individual loans (INR 25.3 Cr disbursed in Q2 FY26), Gold loans, and Micro-LAP forays to diversify the portfolio risk.
Market Expansion
Expansion into Assam, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh to increase market share from the current 8.74%.
Market Share & Ranking
Market share increased from 8.09% to 8.74% in Q2 FY26; ranked as the 2nd largest company by AUM under the Muthoot Pappachan Group.
Strategic Alliances
Utilizes Team Lease and Team Up for 267 loan officers to manage staffing flexibility.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The MFI industry is seeing a return to normalcy with improved credit discipline. Muthoot is positioning itself by shifting 99% of new customer sourcing to 'Very Low' and 'Low' risk segments.
Competitive Landscape
Operates in a competitive MFI environment with a focus on increasing market share (currently 8.74%) through retail footprint scaling.
Competitive Moat
Moat derived from the 138-year legacy of the Muthoot Pappachan Group and strong promoter control. Sustainability is reinforced by a 95% customer retention rate and a diversified product mix.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to RBI repo rate changes; 55 bps of the recent 100 bps cut have been passed through to the company's borrowing costs.
Consumer Behavior
Witnessing improved customer cash flows and better credit discipline, leading to overdue collections rising to INR 19 Cr per month.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operates under RBI NBFC-MFI status; subject to indebtedness limits of INR 2 lakh per customer which influences ticket size calculations.
Environmental Compliance
Secured an ESG Score of 72.2 with CareEdge-ESG Rating, the highest tier by CARE.
Taxation Policy Impact
Interest payments on NCDs are subject to TDS under Section 193 of the Income Tax Act.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Credit cost volatility (targeted at 4-6% but was 9.4% in previous periods) and the turnaround potential of 84 rationalized branches.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Diversified across 21 states; however, expansion into new states like Assam introduces regional economic risks.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on Team Lease and Team Up for 267 loan officers on their payroll.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by the launch of the Mahila Mitra app and securing an e-KYC license for digital onboarding.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
GNPA reduced from 4.85% to 4.61%; Net NPA improved from 1.58% to 1.41%. Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) improved to 70.4%.