SynopsisMuthoot FinCorp has approved plans to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore via an IPO, aiming to fund expansion in the fast-growing gold loan market. The company, fully owned by its promoter family, plans a fresh issue of shares as strong gold prices and demand boost sector growth prospects.Listen to this article in summarized formatANIMuthoot FinCorp has approved plans to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore through an IPO as the gold loan-focused lender looks to capitalise on strong growth in the organised lending market. The proposed IPO will consist of a fresh issue of equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each, subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions.CEO Shaji Varghese said the company may dilute at least 10% stake to comply with listing requirements, while any further dilution would depend on valuation and market response. He added that the valuation discovery process has not yet begun as the company is still in the process of appointing investment bankers for the issue.Varghese said the IPO is aimed at strengthening capital for future expansion rather than providing an exit to promoters or investors. Unlike several recent financial services IPO candidates, Muthoot FinCorp does not have private equity investors. The company remains fully owned by the promoter family."The idea is to raise growth capital for expansion," Varghese said, adding that the lender wants to move ahead with the listing process at the earliest possible opportunity once approvals and appointments are completed.The proposed public issue comes at a time when gold loan companies are witnessing strong business momentum driven by rising gold prices, stable regulations and increasing formalisation of the lending market. Varghese said organised lenders still account for only around 35-40% of the overall gold loan market, while a large portion continues to remain with local financiers, pawn brokers and jewellers.That, according to the company, leaves significant room for growth for regulated players.Apart from its traditional gold loan business, Muthoot FinCorp has also been expanding into MSME lending, loan against property and digital financial services through its Muthoot FinCorp One platform.Alongside the IPO approval, the company’s board also cleared multiple capital-raising measures. It approved a stock split under which every equity share with a face value of Rs 10 will be split into five shares of Rs 2 each. The company said the move is aimed at improving liquidity and increasing retail investor participation.The board further approved raising up to Rs 4,000 crore through public issuance of non-convertible debentures between July 2026 and June 2027. An additional Rs 4,000 crore can also be raised through private placement of debentures and subordinated debt instruments.The company also approved the issuance of commercial papers with an overall limit of Rs 30,000 crore, subject to a maximum outstanding limit of Rs 10,000 crore at any point in time.On the financial front, Muthoot FinCorp reported assets under management of Rs 56,185 crore as of March 2026. Standalone revenue for FY26 stood at Rs 8,364 crore, while profit after tax came in at Rs 1,640 crore.Also read: Bharti Airtel claims No.2 spot: How it beat HDFC Bank to become India's second most valuable companyThe company reported particularly strong growth in the March quarter. Consolidated profit after tax rose 204% year-on-year to Rs 664 crore in Q4 FY26, while quarterly revenue increased 32% to Rs 3,356 crore.The IPO plan comes amid increasing investor interest in gold loan companies as elevated gold prices improve collateral values and support lending growth across the sector.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)Read More News on(What's moving Sensex and Nifty Track latest market news, stock tips, Budget 2025, Share Market on Budget 2025 and expert advice, on ETMarkets. Also, ETMarkets.com is now on Telegram. For fastest news alerts on financial markets, investment strategies and stocks alerts, subscribe to our Telegram feeds .) Subscribe to ET Prime and read the Economic Times ePaper Online.and Sensex Today. 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