·         A movement to empower and fuel the entrepreneurial spirit of Small Businesses across the nation

Bengaluru, July 3, 2025: Muthoot FinCorp, one of India’s leading NBFCs and flagship Company of 138-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group, also known as Muthoot Blue, announces the launch of Muthoot FinCorp SPARK Awards – a first of its kind initiative to celebrate India’s small business owners.

The initiative aims to provide a platform for recognizing the resilience, innovation, and contributions of India’s small businesses — the real drivers of our economy. With Muthoot FinCorp SPARK Awards, the Company takes a bold step forward to shine a national spotlight on these entrepreneurs and their journey.

The participants can be from varied industries and the nominations are open to all small business owners across the country. There are seven different categories – Lifetime Achievement Award, Women Entrepreneur of the Year, Emerging Leader of the Year, Innovators of the Year, Tech Trailblazer, Social Impact Leader, Fastest Growing Business.

Nominations are free and open till July 10, 2025 –  https://mflsparkawards.muthootfincorp.com/ or visit www.muthootfincorp.com.

The Muthoot FinCorp SPARK Awards offer national recognition, expert business mentorship, and an exclusive, fully-sponsored trip for winners and one family member to attend a grand award ceremony — where they will share the stage with Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan.

Designed to connect with the most underserved yet high-potential segment of India’s entrepreneurial landscape, the Muthoot FinCorp SPARK Awards underscores the Company’s Purpose-driven vision. Winners will be selected by an independent jury of respected industry leaders, ensuring a credible and transparent evaluation process.

“Muthoot FinCorp SPARK Awards is not just an event, but we want it to SPARK a movement that uplifts and supports the entire small business community. Through this unique initiative, we aim to honour the spirit of resilience and innovation that defines India’s small business owners. Every participant will have access to knowledge, tools, and mentorship that can help them grow. This initiative reflects our deep and long-standing commitment to empowering grassroots entrepreneurs — not just with financial support, but with the recognition and encouragement they truly deserve,” said Mr. Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorp.

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Bengaluru, July 4, 2025: Muthoot FinCorp Limited (“MFL” or “Company”), the flagship company of the 138-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group (Muthoot Blue), has announced the launch of the secured and redeemable non-convertible debentures (“NCDs”) with a face value of Rs.1,000 each, scheduled to open on Friday, July 04, 2025.

The Tranche VI Issue has a base size of Rs.10,0 crore with green shoe option of Rs 190 crore , aggregating to Rs.290crore (“Tranche VI Issue“). The NCDs under the Tranche VI Issue are being offered with maturity/tenure options of 24, 36, 60 and 72 months, with monthly, annual and cumulative interest payment options. Effective yield (per annum) for the NCD holders in all categories of investors ranges from 9.20% to 9.80%.

This offering is intended to support lending, financing and for repayment/prepayment of interest and principal on existing borrowings, and to meet general corporate requirements. Muthoot FinCorp aims to raise up to of Rs.290 crore which is within the Shelf Limit of 2000 crore.

The NCD Tranche VI will be available to the public from Friday, July 4, 2025 to Thursday, July 17, 2025, subject to early closure with prior approval of the Board of Directors or the Stock Allotment Committee of the Company, and as per applicable regulation under Regulation 33A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021, as amended (SEBI NCS Regulations).

These NCDs have been rated “Crisil AA-/Stable” (pronounced as Crisil double A minus rating with a Stable outlook) by Crisil Ratings Limited, reflecting the high degree of safety regarding timely service of financial obligations. It is proposed that these NCDs will be listed on the debt market segment of the BSE.

All individual investors applying through intermediaries (viz. syndicate members, registered stock brokers, registrar to an issue and transfer agent and depository participants), where the application amount is upto ₹ 5 lakh, shall only use UPI for the purpose of blocking of funds and provide his/ her bank account linked UPI ID in the bid-cum-application form submitted with intermediaries. However, individual investors shall continue to have the choice of availing other modes (viz. through SCSBs and Stock Exchange Platform) for making an application in the public isuue. Muthoot FinCorp has accelerated ease of investments through the Muthoot FinCorp ONE app, where customers can invest at any time and from anywhere. The UPI investing through an app reinforces the firm’s strong offline network of 3,700+ branches.

“We are delighted to introduce our new NCD series, presenting investors with a safe, high-return investment proposition. With easy accessibility via our extensive network of more than 3,700 branches, digital platform Muthoot FinCorp ONE (for investments of up to Rs.5Lakh), and partner ecosystem, this launch is a further testimony to our promise of bringing innovative, inclusive, and customer-centric financial solutions that address the changing needs of modern-day investors.” said Shaji Varghese, CEO – Muthoot FinCorp Limited.

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Dr. Javadekar is a distinguished economist whose career spans top-tier academic, research, and policy institutions. He has previously served as Assistant Professor of Finance at the Indian School of Business and as Research Director at CAFRAL, an institution promoted by the Reserve Bank of India. His research on Indian banking and international finance has shaped the RBI’s internal discussions and has been featured in prestigious forums such as the IMF, Federal Reserve Bank, American Finance Association, and various ministries within the Indian government. He also served as a member of the Research Advisory Committee formed by SEBI.

As Chief Economist, Dr. Javadekar will lead economic and market research, provide insights into household balance sheets and sectoral trends, and support data-driven decision-making across the Group’s businesses. His leadership will be vital as Muthoot FinCorp deepens its commitment to financial inclusion, affordable credit, and customer-centric innovation.

“I’m thrilled to join Muthoot FinCorp, a legacy brand renowned for its resilience, as Chief Economist. My focus will be on delivering data-driven, actionable economic insights to drive informed decision-making and fuel business growth. We aim to build a solid economic research program at Muthoot FinCorp to better understand Indian credit markets, the role of gold in the credit ecosystem, and Indian household balance sheets. We plan to partner with regulators and prominent academic institutions in doing so. I’m excited to contribute to Muthoot FinCorp’s continued success and growth, building on its strong foundation and heritage,” said Dr. Apoorva Javadekar.

Dr. Javadekar holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Boston University and a Masters in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics. He is also a Chartered Accountant and a CFA charterholder.

“Dr. Apoorva Javadekar’s appointment reflects our long-term commitment to thought leadership and financial inclusion. His deep insight and understanding of economic trends will be key as we chart the next phase of our journey,” said Thomas John Muthoot, Chairman & Managing Director, Muthoot FinCorp.

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Bengaluru, May 15, 2025 – Muthoot FinCorp Limited (MFL), the flagship company of the 138-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group, also known as Muthoot Blue, has launched an engaging new three-film ad campaign featuring brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan. This campaign positions Muthoot FinCorp as India’s Original Gold Loan Specialist and underscores the brand’s commitment to making gold loans accessible, seamless, and hassle-free for every Indian.

At the heart of this campaign is a powerful message: gold loans should empower the customers, not exhaust. With over 3700 branches and a smart digital experience through the Muthoot FinCorp ONE app, Muthoot FinCorp combines trust with technology to deliver gold loans anytime, anywhere – with just a missed call.

Conceived by Moonshot, the campaign turns everyday loan struggles into moments of laughter and relief, thanks to SRK’s trademark charm. Whether it’s skipping long queues, avoiding unnecessary paperwork, or ditching awkward dance moves to impress loan officers, each film humorously reminds viewers that the real hero is Muthoot FinCorp’s hassle-free loan process.

All three films emphasize on the ease of getting a gold loan at Muthoot FinCorp with just a missed call.

Campaign Highlights:

•                     Film 1: A businessman seeks SRK’s endorsement to secure a loan. But before he can even impress the loan manager with his superstar charm, Muthoot FinCorp’s easy gold loan approval alert arrives. As SRK aptly puts it, he knew the loan process would be smooth sailing all along with Muthoot FinCorp – https://youtu.be/An5t-3plQ20

•                     Film 2: At a Muthoot FinCorp branch, SRK breaks into a dance to help a businessman get a loan. The Muthoot manager steals the spotlight, revealing the true highlight: Muthoot FinCorp’s straightforward loan process, that’s the real star of the show. SRK nods in agreement, remarking that Muthoot FinCorp’s smooth loan process was a given – https://youtu.be/IlgJqzuT8g0

•                     Film 3: When a friend is in urgent need, SRK steps in, so does Muthoot FinCorp offering assistance even on a Saturday. A witty punchline drives the point home: you can count on friends, but smart borrowers count on Muthoot FinCorp – https://youtu.be/ndoZIQDm1xY

Mr. Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorp said, “With a legacy of over 138 years, we’re reinforcing our position as India’s Original Gold Loan Specialist with our latest ad campaigns. These campaigns mark a significant step towards our vision of empowering customers with innovative and convenient financial solutions. We’re thrilled to partner again with our brand ambassador – SRK to showcase the simplicity and convenience of our gold loan process, further solidifying our reputation as a trusted financial services provider. SRK’s humor and charisma bring to life the convenience and accessibility of our gold loan services, empowering our customers to achieve their goals.”

Devaiah Bopanna, Co-founder, Moonshot said “Working on legacy brands is always enriching, because you have to push the boundaries while respecting their history and ensuring you add to their rich brand equity. Muthoot FinCorp was especially fascinating because this is a 100-plus-year-old brand, with the biggest superstar on the planet as its face. Collaborating with the Muthoot FinCorp team was a joy. They were open to bold ideas and encouraged us to go the extra mile to get every detail right. Working with SRK is a dream. He improvised, delivered perfect takes, and took the creative several notches higher.”

Multilingual & Multichannel Launch:

The campaign will run in Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Gujarati across TV, digital platforms, print, outdoor, and on-ground activations – ensuring maximum visibility and connection with audiences across India.

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Bengaluru, October 28^th 2024: Muthoot FinCorp Limited (“MFL”), the flagship company of the 137-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group (Muthoot Blue), has launched its festive campaign for Business Loans and Two-Wheeler Loans. These campaigns encourage individuals to fulfil their dreams with just a missed call.

Both these campaigns leverage the group’s brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan and his iconic charm to connect with MFL’s core audience.

In the first ad, Khan reveals a ‘Superstar Secret’ to making a customer’s dream of owning a Two-Wheeler come true by showcasing simple and accessible loan options. The second ad offers a ‘Blockbuster Tip’ for business success, positioning MFL’s Business Loans as the key to empowering entrepreneurs to take the next big step towards their goals.

Mr. Shaji Varghese, CEO of MFL said, “With the launch of our latest festive campaigns for Two-Wheeler and Business Loans, we are reinforcing our commitment to empowering and improving the lives of the common man.”

He further added, “Whether it is for purchasing a two-wheeler or expanding a business, MFL offers customers choice, convenience, and credibility to get a loan through our Muthoot FinCorp ONE app, as well as through MFL’s approximate 3,700 branches, pan-India. Also, having Shah Rukh Khan as our brand ambassador further strengthens our trust and relatability, allowing us to connect with a broader audience and emphasize the ease of accessing our loan services through just a missed call.”

The campaigns highlight the simple process of obtaining Business and Two-Wheeler Loans by making a call to MFL at 80869 80869. The campaigns will run in 3 languages across digital platforms, ensuring MFL’s message is communicated effectively to a wide audience. The Two-wheeler loan is a product of Muthoot Capital Services Limited, a group company of Muthoot Pappachan Group

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Bengaluru, August 29, 2024: Muthoot FinCorp Limited (MFL or “Company”) the flagship company of 137-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group (Muthoot Blue) has announced Tranche I series of secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures of face value of Rs 1,000 each (“NCDs”) to raise an amount aggregating to Rs 350 crore which is within the shelf limit of Rs 2000 crore. This is the 17^th issuance from the Company. The Tranche I issuance amounts to Rs 100 crore (“Base Issue Size”) with a green shoe option of Rs 250 crore aggregating up to Rs 350 crore (“Tranche I Issue Limit”) (“Tranche I Issue”). The Tranche I  Issue with a face value of Rs 1,000 has been open to public from August 28, 2024 and closes on September 10, 2024 subject to an early closure as may be approved by our Board of Directors or the Stock Allotment Committee thereof of the Company, and subject to relevant approvals, in accordance with the Regulation 33A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue And Listing Of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021, as amended (SEBI NCS Regulations).

The NCDs under the Tranche I Issue are being offered with maturity/tenure options of 24,36,60,72 and 92 months, with monthly, annual and cumulative payment options across different Options – I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII and XIII from which the customers can conveniently choose. Effective yield (per annum) for the NCD holders in all categories of investors ranges from 9.38% to 10.10%. The NCDs issued under NCD Tranche I have been rated at CRISIL AA-/Stable (pronounced as CRISIL double A minus rating with a Stable outlook) by CRISIL Ratings Limited and is proposed to be listed on the debt market segment of BSE. The funds raised through the Tranche I Issue will be used for onward lending, financing, and for repayment/prepayment of interest and principal of existing borrowings of our Company and for the general corporate purposes.

“We are happy to share the new series of NCDS which comes with attractive interest rates, tenure options for investors and flexibility in interest payout options. The investors can invest through the 3700+ branches of Muthoot FinCorp across the country or easily via our mobile app Muthoot FinCorp ONE (upto Rs. 5lakhs) at the convenience of their homes.”, said Shaji Varghese, CEO – Muthoot FinCorp Limited.

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