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Kochi, Kerala

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Muthoot Finance Limited is India’s largest gold financing company in terms of loan portfolio and a prominent systemically important Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). Headquartered in Kochi, Kerala, the company operates under the flagship brand umbrella of the Muthoot Group, which possesses a deep family business legacy tracing its origins back to 1887 when it was founded by Muthoot Ninan Mathai in Kozhencherry. Initially involved in the wholesale grain trade, the family transitioned into full-fledged financial services in 1939 under the guidance of M. George Muthoot, eventually establishing the groundwork for the modern corporate entity. Muthoot Finance was formally incorporated as a private limited company in March 1997 and subsequently converted into a public limited company in November 2008, listing its shares on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in 2011. The core operations of Muthoot Finance center around providing retail personal and business loans secured by the collateral of gold jewelry. The company primarily services individuals, small business owners, traders, farmers, and vendors who require immediate liquidity but may lack ready access to formal, timely institutional credit. Its gold loan products feature low entry thresholds starting from INR 1,500 up to several crores, offering flexible digital capabilities like Online Gold Loans (OGL) and Gold Loan at Home services. To mitigate credit risk, the company manages a massive physical security portfolio, holding hundreds of tons of gold jewelry across its secure branch network. Beyond its foundational gold loan operations, Muthoot Finance has evolved into a diversified financial services provider. Its broader product portfolio includes housing finance through Muthoot Homefin (India) Limited, microfinance via Belstar Microfinance Limited, vehicle loans, small and corporate business loans, and loan against property offerings. The company also handles foreign inward money transfers, domestic money transfers, insurance broking, mutual fund distribution, collection services, National Pension System (NPS) registrations, and PAN card processing. Additionally, it operates a network of White Label ATMs and runs a power generation segment consisting of wind energy projects in Tamil Nadu. Muthoot Finance maintains a vast geographic footprint, operating a network of over 6,100 to 7,500 branches across 23 states and union territories in India, while servicing more than 2.5 lakh customers daily. Internationally, the company has established a presence in the United Kingdom, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, alongside its Sri Lankan subsidiary, Asia Asset Finance plc. Backed by a workforce of over 53,000 employees, the company continues to expand its digital footprint through conversational AI tools like 'Mattu' and fintech collaborations to reinforce its market leadership.