Despite a 10-12 per cent decline in gold prices, Muthooth Finance managed to grow the loan book by 4 per cent quarter-on-quarter
Gold loan finance company Muthoot Finance Ltd (MFIN) on Wednesday reported a 22 per cent jump in standalone profit after tax at Rs 996 crore for the three months to March 2021.
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The company had posted a net profit of Rs 835.75 crore during the corresponding January-March period of 2019-20.
Last month, rating agency Icra had upgraded ratings on the company's long-term debt facilities from 'AA(Stable)' to 'AA+(Stable)'
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Gold loans had boomed over the past year as small businesses tried to revive themselves from lockdowns by pledging family jewelry that's a staple of almost all Indian households
Under his stewardship, Muthoot Finance achieved new heights of growth and became the market leader in the gold loan industry
MG George Muthoot, the chairman of Muthoot Finance which is the largest gold loan NBFC in the country, passed away this evening in his New Delhi home after a fall, according to the family.
While gold experts remain bullish on the yellow metal, analysts tracking the two non-bank finance companies (NBFCs) believe near-term headwinds continue to dampen outlook for the stocks
The firm plans to issue non convertible debentures (NCDs)
Crisil Ratings has upgraded its ratings on long-term debt facilities of Muthoot Finance to AA positive with a stable outlook from AA.The upgrade is driven by Muthoot Finance's demonstrated ability to profitably scale up its core gold loan business while maintaining its strong financial risk profile.The rating rationale said established track record and brand name in gold financing industry, strong capitalisation and profitability among the best in industry which is expected to remain healthy are the strengths of Muthoot Finance.The change from AA to AA positive signifies reaching the highest standing in the category and the rating is just one level below AAA rating, which is the highest rating for long term debt instruments.Muthoot Finance said the rating upgrade will enable it to raise more long-term debt funds as well as attract a wider set of investors. Moreover, the company will be able to raise funds at much more competitive rates."This upgrade can further attract investments ...
With last week's smart rally, the daily chart now exhibits a 'Range Breakout' in Muthoot Finance
Pace of new customer addition is slowing; lending to existing customers is on the rise
Consolidated loan assets of the group grew 28% to Rs 55,800 cr during nine months of 2020-21
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The trend in Muthoot Finance's stock looks promising as it is trading well above the 200-days moving average (DMA) placed at Rs 1,059 levels
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