Muthoot Microfin AUM grows 18% to ₹14,457 crore; CRISIL upgrades rating
Muthoot Microfin reported an 18% YoY growth in AUM to ₹14,457 crore for Q1 FY27, driven by portfolio diversification and new secured lending products. CRISIL upgraded the company's long-term rating to AA-/Stable, reaffirming its A1+ rating on commercial paper. The lender unveiled Vision 2030, targeting ₹30,000 crore AUM and 75% digital collections by FY30.

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Muthoot Microfin reported an Assets Under Management (AUM) of ₹14,457 crore as of June 30, 2026, registering an 18% year-on-year growth and a 3% quarter-on-quarter increase. The microfinance lender achieved this expansion through a diversified loan portfolio and the introduction of secured lending products. The company's collection efficiency stood at 97.97% in Q1 FY27, an improvement of 497 basis points over the same period last year.
Disbursements during Q1 FY27 reached ₹2,645 crore, marking a 49% growth compared to Q1 FY26. This performance was supported by the commencement of gold loan disbursements under a co-lending arrangement with Muthoot Fincorp Limited, which contributed ₹192.86 crore during the quarter. The company's total liquidity position remained robust at ₹1,310 crore, alongside un-availed sanctioned credit lines of ₹3,485 crore.
Portfolio and Asset Quality
The lender continued to diversify its asset mix, with the Joint Liability Group (JLG) and Non-JLG ratio improving to 76:24 as of June 30, 2026, from 83:17 in the previous quarter. The Small and Micro Enterprise Individual Loan (IL) portfolio grew to ₹3,214 crore while maintaining near-zero delinquency. The X-Bucket collection efficiency stood at 99.89%, indicating sustained discipline in recoveries. The following table summarises the key operational and financial metrics for Q1 FY27:
| Metric: | Q1 FY27 Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| AUM: | ₹14,457 crore | 18% YoY growth |
| Disbursements: | ₹2,645 crore | 49% YoY growth |
| Collection Efficiency: | 97.97% | +497 bps vs Q1 FY26 |
| X-Bucket CE: | 99.89% | — |
| Liquidity: | ₹1,310 crore | — |
| Un-availed Credit Lines: | ₹3,485 crore | — |
| Gold Loan Co-lending (Muthoot Fincorp): | ₹192.86 crore | Q1 FY27 contribution |
Strategic Developments
CRISIL upgraded the company's long-term credit rating to CRISIL AA-/Stable from CRISIL A+/Positive, while reaffirming the CRISIL A1+ rating on its commercial paper. This upgrade is expected to enhance access to diversified funding sources at competitive rates. During the quarter, the company raised a total of ₹2,664 crore to strengthen its funding profile.
Muthoot Microfin hosted its inaugural Capital Markets Day, unveiling its Vision 2030 roadmap. The strategy targets achieving ₹30,000 crore AUM by FY30, with a portfolio mix of 53.4% JLG and 46.6% Non-JLG. The company aims for a Return on Assets (RoA) of over 5%, Return on Equity (RoE) of over 20%, and 75% digital collections by 2030.
Network and Digital Adoption
As of June 30, 2026, the company operated 1,671 branches serving 33 lakh active customers. Digital initiatives gained significant traction, with cumulative downloads of the Mahila Mitra app reaching 2.09 million. Digital collections increased to 40% in Q1 FY27, up from 23% in Q1 FY26 and 34% in Q4 FY26.
The financial and operating information for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 is based on provisional unaudited figures, subject to review by the Statutory Auditors and approval by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
Historical Stock Returns for Muthoot Microfin
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +11.88% | +8.76% | +28.28% | +30.27% | +46.42% | -11.61% |
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