Muthoot Microfin Limited Announced its Unaudited Financial Performance for the First Quarter of the Financial Year 2026-27

• Highest-ever Q1 disbursements of Rs. 2,645 crore; disbursement growth YoY of 49%; AUM up 18% YoY to Rs. 14,457 crore
• Credit Cost improves by 173 bps YoY and 26 bps QoQ to 2.6%
• CE (Overall) improves to 97.97% up by 497bps YoY and 154 bps QoQ; X-Bucket CE at 99.89%
• Profitability improved by 12x YoY and 14% QoQ to Rs. 81 Crore
• Non-JLG portfolio expands to 24%; Gold loan disbursements commenced under co-lending partnership
• CRISIL upgrades long-term credit rating to AA-/Stable; A1+ CP rating reaffirmed
• Asset quality improves; GNPA at 3.70% down 19 bps QoQ, NNPA at 1.05% down 10 bps QoQ 

MUMBAI | 07th AUGUST 2026 | Muthoot Microfin Limited (NSE: MUTHOOTMF, BSE: 544055), among India’s leading Non-Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution (NBFC-MFI), focused on providing micro-loans to women entrepreneurs with a focus on rural regions of India, today announced its unaudited financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27.

Business Highlights – Q1 FY27

• Gross Loan Portfolio (GLP) grew 18.0% YoY and 3.2% QoQ to Rs. 14,457 crore, reflecting strong business momentum.
• Disbursements stood at Rs. 2,645 crore, registering a growth of 48.9% YoY; marking the highest-ever first quarter disbursements in the Company’s history
• Portfolio diversification continued, with the Non-JLG portfolio increasing to 24%, driven by sustained growth in the Small and Micro Enterprise Individual Loan segment
• Commenced gold loan disbursements under the referral and co-lending partnership with Muthoot Fincorp Limited during the quarter.
• CRISIL upgraded long-term credit rating to CRISIL AA-/Stable from CRISIL A+/Positive, while reaffirming the CRISIL A1+ rating on its Commercial Paper
• Digital collections increased to 40.5%, compared with 23.1% in Q1 FY26, reflecting continued customer adoption of digital payment channels.
• Active customer base stood at 32.5 lakh, supported by a pan-India network of 1,671 branches and 15,639 employees. 

Financial Highlights – Q1 FY27

• Total Income grew 20.0% YoY and 5.0% QoQ to Rs. 670.6 crore; Net Interest Margin (NIM) remained stable at 12.0%.
• Pre-Provision Operating Profit (PPOP) increased 43.3% YoY and 2.9% QoQ to Rs. 198.5 crore.
• Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at Rs. 81.3 crore, registering a growth of 12x YoY and 14.4% QoQ.

• Asset quality strengthened further:
  • GNPA improved by 115 bps YoY  and 19 bps QoQ to 3.70%.
  • NNPA reduced by 53 bps YoY and 10 bps QoQ to 1.05%.
  • Credit Cost at 2.6%, below the guided range of 2.7-3%

• Funding profile remained strong, with 2,733 crore raised during the quarter. Average cost of borrowing reduced to 10.13% from 10.27% in FY26.
• Liquidity position remained robust, supported by:

• • Rs. 1,328 crore in liquid funds and HQLA-GSec investments.
  • Rs. 2,500 crore of Direct Assignment (DA) / Pass Through Certificate (PTC) sanctions.
  • Rs. 1,485 crore of unutilised term funding sanctions.

• Capital adequacy ratio (CRAR) improved to 24.9% at Jun’26 from 23.9% in Mar’26. 

Commenting on the performance:

Mr. Thomas Muthoot, Chairman & Non-Executive Director of Muthoot Microfin, said “FY27 marks an inflection point for the microfinance sector, with improving collection trends and a more stable operating environment. Despite the seasonally softer first quarter, Muthoot Microfin delivered a strong start to the year, with Assets under Management growing 18% year-on-year to ₹14,457.2 crore. The steady strengthening of our credit profile, reflected in the recent CRISIL credit rating upgrade, reinforces the strength of our business fundamentals and enhances our ability to access diversified funding at competitive costs.

At the same time, we are also steadily transforming into a more diversified lending franchise. The improvement in our JLG and Non-JLG portfolio mix, the expansion of Small Enterprise Loan segment and the launch of gold loans through co-lending partnerships are important milestones in this journey. Together these initiatives help in building a portfolio that is more resilient across cycles.

FY27 is a defining year in this transition, one that lays the foundation for our larger Vision 30-30. With an aspiration to achieve ₹30,000 crore AUM, a more balanced portfolio mix and a Return on Equity of over 20% by FY30, we remain committed to building an institution that combines scale with resilience, innovation and responsible financial inclusion.” 

Mr. Sadaf Sayeed, CEO, Muthoot Microfin, said “We started FY27 on a strong note, recording our highest-ever first-quarter disbursements of Rs. 2,645 crore driving our AUM to 14,457.2 crores up by 18% YoY. This performance was primarily driven by the strong traction in our Non-JLG segment which now contributes ~24% of total portfolio. During the quarter, we also commenced gold loan disbursements under our co-lending partnership with Muthoot Fincorp marking another important step in strengthening our diversified and secured lending portfolio.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains firmly on maintaining the quality of our portfolio. Our collection efficiency improved to 97.97% during the quarter up by 497 bps year-on-year while X-bucket collection efficiency remained strong at 99.89%, reflecting the resilience of our portfolio and the commitment of our teams on the ground. Our consistent efforts have resulted in meaningful improvements in asset quality, with GNPA reducing to 3.70% in Q1FY27, down 115 bps YoY and credit costs moderating to 2.6%, well below our guided range of 2.7%–3.0% for the full year.

The strength of our operating performance was equally evident in our financial results. Our Income grew 20.0% year-on-year to Rs. 670.6 crore, while Pre-Provision Operating Profit increased 43.3% YoY to Rs. 198.5 crore. Profit After Tax stood at Rs. 81.3 crore, registering a year-on-year growth of 12x. These results reflect the strength of our business model and our continued focus on achieving balanced growth while maintaining profitability and portfolio quality.

As we move through the year, our priorities remain unchanged. We will continue to deepen our presence across our existing markets, strengthen customer relationships, expand our diversified product portfolio and leverage technology to improve customer experience and operating efficiency. Supported by a stronger balance sheet, improving asset quality and a clear long-term strategy, we remain confident of delivering on our FY27 priorities while steadily progressing towards our Vision 30-30.” 

Key Metrics: Q1FY27 

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