300% Dividend Alert: Muthoot Finance Approves FY26 Interim Payout; Shareholders To Get Payment Within 30 Days

Muthoot Finance, one of India's leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and the country's largest gold loan provider, has announced an interim dividend while also signalling a gradual expansion into new business segments.

300% Dividend Alert: Muthoot Finance Announces Interim Payout for Shareholders

The company's board, in its meeting held on April 10, 2026, approved an interim dividend of Rs 30 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. This translates into a 300% payout, underlining management's confidence in the company's earnings and cash flows. Muthoot Finance has stated that shareholders will receive the dividend within 30 days of the announcement.

Muthoot Finance Shows Strong Profit Growth in Q3 FY26

On the financial front, Muthoot Finance reported a robust performance for the December-ended quarter (Q3 FY26). The company posted a standalone net profit of Rs 2,656 crore, marking a sharp 95% increase compared to Rs 1,363 crore in the same period last year. The significant growth highlights strong demand for gold loans and improved operational efficiency.

Net Interest Income Sees Solid Rise

Net interest income (NII), a key indicator of lending business performance, stood at Rs 4,467 crore during the quarter, up from Rs 2,721 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This represents a growth of 64%, driven by higher loan disbursements and a larger asset base.

AUM Growth Reflects Expansion Momentum

The company's consolidated loan assets under management (AUM) also showed strong momentum. During the first nine months of FY26, AUM rose 48% year-on-year to Rs 1,64,720 crore, compared to Rs 1,11,308 crore in the same period of FY25.

In absolute terms, loan AUM increased by Rs 38,905 crore during 9M FY26, reflecting a 36% growth. Gold loan AUM, which remains the company's core segment, also grew by Rs 36,702 crore, marking a similar 36% rise.

Continued Growth in Gold Loan Segment

In the third quarter alone, gold loan AUM increased by Rs 14,740 crore, registering a 12% growth. This steady expansion highlights sustained demand in the gold loan segment, supported by rising gold prices and increased borrowing activity.

Alongside its financial performance, Muthoot Finance has indicated plans to explore new business opportunities.

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