The financial sector witnessed a remarkable surge as Manappuram Finance Ltd.’s shares soared by 6% following an impressive second-quarter performance. The company’s recent filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) detailed a year-on-year profit increase of 36.91% for the quarter, which stood at Rs 560.65 crore, ascending from last year’s Rs 409.49 crore. This financial uptick was complemented by the board’s announcement of an interim dividend, sparking further investor enthusiasm.
“In a filing to BSE, Manappuram Finance said its profit for the quarter rose 36.91 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 560.65 crore compared with Rs 409.49 crore in the same quarter last year.” The robust profit margins highlighted the company’s growth trajectory and operational efficiency. Declaring an interim dividend of 0.85 paise per equity share further buoyed investor sentiment. November 24 has been earmarked as the record date for the dividend entitlement among shareholders, with a commitment to the payout or dispatch of dividend warrants by December 12.
The company’s interest income also reflected a positive trend, reaching Rs 1404.94 crore compared with Rs 1,238.03 crore YoY, underscoring a solid interest-generating capability. A specific highlight was the gold loan segment, which reported a revenue increase to Rs 1,537.22 crore against Rs 1,297.88 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. However, the microfinance segment experienced a contrasting performance, with revenue at Rs 636.80 crore against Rs 1,416.33 crore YoY.
The trading session’s close saw Manappuram Finance’s stock rise 6.36% to a high of Rs 147 on BSE, eventually settling at Rs 140.60, marking a 1.74% increase. The company’s stellar quarterly report and strategic financial decisions have underscored its resilience and growth potential in the dynamic financial market, positioning it favourably among investors and analysts.
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