Muthoot Fincorp Limited NCD — Review

Muthoot Fincorp Limited NCD — Key Facts

Muthoot Fincorp Limited is a NCD rated CRISIL AA/Stable offering 10.40% p.a. .

Our Take — Who Should Consider This NCD

Extensive Industry Experience and Brand Image: The company has over two decades of experience in the gold loan business and has established a strong, well-recognized brand image across India. Widespread Branch Network: Muthoot Fincorp operates a vast network of thousands of branches across numerous states and union territories, providing a significant competitive advantage in terms of reach. Strong Presence in Underserved Markets: The company has a significant reach in rural and semi-urban locations, allowing it to serve a large set of potential customers who are often less served by organized lending institutions. Efficient and Rapid Loan Processing: A core strength is the ability to provide rapid and accurate appraisals with low levels of documentation, enabling the disbursal of loans within a few minutes. High Customer Loyalty: The growth of the business is attributed in part to strong customer loyalty, which leads to high levels of repeat business from a large portion of its customer base. Skilled Workforce and Local Expertise: Branches are staffed with trained professionals who possess local knowledge and understanding of customer needs, ensuring high-quality service and effective collateral appraisal. Cost-Effective and Diverse Funding Sources: The company maintains strong relationships with numerous financial institutions and utilizes various credit providers, allowing for stable and cost-effective access to capital

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Tax Treatment

Interest earned on these NCDs is fully taxable in the investor's hands at their applicable income-tax slab rate. For NCDs listed on a stock exchange and held in dematerialized form, no TDS is deducted for resident individual holders under the proviso to Section 193 of the Income-tax Act — this is a TDS exemption only, not a tax exemption, and the interest must still be declared as taxable income. For unlisted or physical-form holdings, TDS applies where interest exceeds the prescribed threshold; residents can submit Form 15G/15H to seek non-deduction if eligible. NRIs/FPIs should confirm eligibility and tax-treaty treatment separately, only if this issue is open to non-resident investors. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation.