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Muthoot Finance, Manappuram, other gold financier stocks jump up to 4% as gold prices rise above Rs 1.58 lakh/10 grams

By Sohail Khan 20 August 2026, 10:39 am

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Shares of gold loan companies Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance and IIFL Finance rose as much as 4% as gold prices surged following the US Treasury’s decision to increase longer-dated bond buybacks. Rising gold prices can boost the value of collateral pledged against gold loans.

Muthoot<strong> </strong>Finance<strong>, </strong>Manappuram<strong>, </strong>other<strong> </strong>gold<strong> </strong>financier<strong> </strong>stocks<strong> </strong>jump<strong> </strong>up<strong> to </strong>4<strong>% as </strong>gold<strong> </strong>prices<strong> </strong>rise<strong> </strong>above<strong> </strong>Rs<strong> </strong>1.58<strong> </strong>lakh<strong>/</strong>10<strong> </strong><strong>grams</strong><br> — Gold loan stocks rally as bullion prices surge, boosting investor interest in the sector.

Shares of gold loan companies, including Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance and IIFL Finance, jumped up to 4% on Thursday as the yellow metal’s prices surged, following a surprise liquidity support announcement by the US Treasury.

Muthoot Finance shares jumped more than 4% to trade at Rs 2,985 apiece, while those of Manappuram Finance and IIFL Finance gained more than 3% each. This comes as gold futures for October delivery on the MCX rose Rs 447 per 10 grams to Rs 1,58,443 per 10 grams on Thursday morning. December contracts jumped above Rs 1.6 lakh per 10 grams, while February contracts traded above Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams.

In the international market, gold prices hovered near their highest level in more than two months on Thursday after a surprise liquidity support announcement by the US Treasury pushed yields and the dollar lower. Spot gold jumped to $4,526 per ounce, the highest level since June 2.

This came as US Treasury yields fell, with the increased demand following an announcement that the Treasury Department would double the size of liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated notes and bonds. The US dollar meanwhile remained muted, making the American greenback-priced metals cheaper for buyers ⁠holding other ‌currencies.

Also read | Gold rebounds above Rs 1.58 lakh/10 grams as US bond yields decline. What lies ahead?

Why are gold financier stocks rising today?

Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance provide loans with gold as collateral. Rising gold prices will increase the value of the pledged collateral. Since gold loans are sanctioned based on the per-gram valuation of gold, higher prices will require borrowers to pledge less jewellery to access the same loan amount, which in turn can make such loans more attractive.

Muthoot Finance shares have gained over 3% in a week but declined more than 22% in 2026 so far amid a sharp correction in gold prices. In the longer term, the shares of the company have delivered over 10% returns in one year, 139% in three years and 103% in five years.

Manappuram Finance shares are meanwhile up 11% in 2026 so far, delivering 136% returns over three years. IIFL Finance shares gained 15% in three years.

What lies ahead?

Higher crude prices and continued uncertainty after the US-Iran MOU ended without fresh talks kept sentiment cautious for gold in the previous session, said Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst of Commodity and Currency at LKP Securities. He noted that the Strait of Hormuz remains a key geopolitical trigger, while markets will also track the FOMC meeting minutes, US jobs data and crude movements for further direction. “Gold is likely to remain volatile as geopolitical developments continue to drive safe-haven demand,” according to the analyst.

The recent pullback in gold prices may have created an opportunity for investors to gradually accumulate the yellow metal, according to Jefferies’ Global Head of Equity Strategy Christopher Wood and billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson. Both believe the precious metal could be at the beginning of a long-term bull run.

Also read | Why is market rising today? Sensex rallies 500 points, Nifty tops 24,200. 5 key factors behind market rebound

(With inputs from agencies)

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