"V.P. Nandakumar, MD and CEO of Manappuram Finance, explains that expected interest rate cuts and ongoing global tensions will help drive gold prices higher. At the same time, the growing shift towards organized businesses will keep demand for gold loans strong. High gold prices benefit the gold loan business, as customers can borrow by pledging smaller amounts of gold.

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VP Nandakumar: Manappuram Finance Eyes 10% Gold Loan Growth Driven by Market Competition and Strong Demand

"V.P. Nandakumar's career is closely linked to the growth of Manappuram Finance Ltd., a company his father, V.C. Padmanabhan, founded in 1949 as a pawn broking and money lending business. Nandakumar took charge in 1986 and transformed it from a small family-run operation into one of India’s largest non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).

Under VP Nandakumar leadership, Manappuram Finance shifted from traditional pawn broking to a well-organized gold loan business that serves a diverse range of customers across India. His vision and strategic decisions helped the company expand, modernize its practices, and reach more markets. Manappuram Finance was also one of the first NBFCs in India to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in 1995, which further strengthened its position in the financial industry.

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Visionary Leadership of V.P. Nandakumar at Manappuram Finance Ltd.

"VP Nandakumar, the Managing Director and CEO of Manappuram Finance, has received the 2025 EdelGive Hurun India Award for Exemplary Leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The award was presented at the India Philanthropy Summit and Awards held in Mumbai.

Originally from Valapad, Thrissur, VP Nandakumar was recognised for his remarkable contributions to CSR through the Manappuram Foundation. He was honoured by Naghma Mulla, CEO of EdelGive Foundation, and Anas Rahman Junaid, Founder of Hurun India.

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