Muthoot Fincorp Limited

Muthoot Fincorp Limited (MFL) is the flagship company of the Muthoot Pappachan Group, one of India's largest non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The group's roots trace back to 1887, when it started as a wholesale grain trading business under Ninan Mathai — the company later transitioned into finance and was registered with the Reserve Bank of India as a non-deposit-taking NBFC under the Muthoot FinCorp name. A few key things about the company: Core business: MFL is best known as a major player in the gold loans market, though it has diversified into small business loans, housing loans, two-wheeler loans, used-car loans, microfinance, insurance, and wealth management. Scale: The company operates a vast network of close to 3,600 branches across India, with close to 100,000 customers transacting every day. Rural/semi-urban focus: Roughly 78% of its branches are in non-metro areas, reflecting a deliberate focus on financial inclusion for underserved, lower-middle-income populations who often lack easy access to mainstream banks. Financials: Annual revenue was reported at around ₹6,580 crore as of March 31, 2024. Leadership: Shaji Varghese currently serves as CEO. Group structure: MFL is the flagship entity of the wider Muthoot Pappachan Group, which also includes separately spun-off businesses like Muthoot Microfin (microfinance), Muthoot Housing Finance, and Muthoot Capital Services (vehicle/retail finance). Muthoot Fincorp's IPO Plan IPO (up to Rs 3,000 crore) — board-approved; DRHP file on 12th Aug 2026 Stock split (1:5) — board-approved on 27th Jul 2026