Conference Call with Muthoot Finance Management and Analysts on Q3FY25 Performance and Outlook. Listen to the full earnings transcript.
Finance company Muthoot Finance announced Q3FY25 results Consolidated Loan Assets Under Management increased by Rs 7,159 crore i.e., an increase of 7% QoQ. Consolidated Profit after Tax for Q3FY25 increased by 21% YoY at Rs 1,392 crore as against Rs 1,145 crore in Q3FY24. George Jacob Muthoot, Chairman, The Muthoot Group, said: “We are glad to report continued growth momentum on QoQ basis with our Consolidated Loan Assets Under Management crossing another milestone of Rs 1,11,000 crore, while our Standalone Loan AUM surpassing Rs 97,000 crore. The contribution of subsidiaries stands at 14%. Additionally, our Consolidated Profit after Tax for 9MFY25 increased by 19% YoY to Rs 3,908 crore. Amid favorable macroeconomic indicators, the union budget’s positive tax reform announcements are expected to start a consumption cycle, combined with a steadfast commitment to the fiscal deficit target, the general economic outlook looks promising. Also, RBI’s focus on enhancing liquidity, and the move to slash the bench mark interest rate for the first time in 5 years, paint an optimistic outlook. In line with our vision to emerge as a diversified financial services provider, we are actively expanding our new product portfolio, including Business Loans, SME Loans, Loan against Property, and Personal Loans. These offerings complement our core Gold Loan business, providing customers with tailored financial solutions while enabling us to broaden our customer base and revenue streams. As we scale up our non-gold loan segments and enhance the contribution from subsidiaries, we are on track to grow their share to 18%-20% over the next five years. We remain committed to leveraging our strengths to drive inclusive growth and long-term value creation for all stakeholders.” George Alexander Muthoot, Managing Director, Muthoot Finance, said: "We are pleased to report another strong quarter, building on our robust performance trajectory. In Q3FY25, our Standalone Loan AUM witnessed a significant growth of Rs 26,305 crore, driven by a robust 37% YoY growth in our core gold loan portfolio. During 9M, gold loans increased by Rs 21,660 crore registering a growth of 29%. This was in tandem with the accelerated demand for gold loans, especially during the festive season. Our Standalone Profit after Tax for 9M grew by 23% YoY at Rs 3,693 crore. The surge in gold loan advances reflects not only the trust our customers place in us but also the resilience of India's economic momentum. Among our subsidiaries, we have witnessed growth in our housing finance arm disbursing Rs 880 crore in 9MFY25, up from Rs 493 crore last year. We have tempered disbursements in response to challenges faced in microfinance sector, and our focus continues to be on strengthening collections and enhancing quality of loan book. We are closely monitoring the industry situation, and we see this as a transitionary issue, and expect it to get to be resolved in the next couple of quarters. The expansion of our branch network and the increasing adoption of digital platforms have further strengthened customer engagement, with a significant portion of transactions now being facilitated through digital channels.” Result PDF