March 17, 2021 × ICRA has upgraded its ratings on the long-term debt facilities of Muthoot Finance Limited to ‘[ICRA] AA+(Stable)’ from ‘[ICRA]AA(Stable)’. The rating upgrade signifies reaching the highest standing in the category and this rating is just one level below ‘AAA’ rating, which is the highest rating for long term debt instruments. The rating denotes ‘high safety’ regarding timely servicing of financial obligations, and such instruments carry very low credit risk. This rating upgrade will enable the company to raise more long term debt funds and attract a wider set of investors. This upgrade can further attract retail investors’ investments in the public issue of NCDs in which the company has a track record of 24 issuances raising ₹17,392 crore cumulatively. Moreover, the company will be able to raise funds at much more competitive rates.