IIFL Finance Share Price: Q2 FY27 Profit Nearly Doubles as Gold Loans Grow 90%
IIFL Finance reported Q2 FY27 consolidated profit of about ₹805 crore, up 93% year-on-year, as assets under management (AUM) grew 38% to ₹1,24,268 crore, Free Press Journal reported on October 15, 2026. Gold loan AUM rose 90% to ₹65,729 crore. The IIFL Finance share price closed at ₹598.10 on the NSE that day, up 0.55%.
The growth is impressive, but it is concentrated in one product. Here's what's driving the numbers and what that means for risk.
Key Takeaways
- Consolidated profit: about ₹805 crore, up 93% YoY from ₹418 crore and up about 13% QoQ from ₹713 crore.
- Consolidated AUM: ₹1,24,268 crore, up 38% YoY.
- Gold loan AUM: ₹65,729 crore, up 90% YoY and 13% QoQ.
- Pre-provision operating profit: ₹1,355.1 crore, up 31% YoY.
- Liquidity available: ₹13,805 crore.
What Did IIFL Finance Report for Q2 FY27?
| Metric | Q2 FY27 | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated AUM | ₹1,24,268 crore | +38% |
| Gold loan AUM | ₹65,729 crore | +90% |
| Total income (net) | ₹2,339.6 crore | +23% |
| Pre-provision operating profit | ₹1,355.1 crore | +31% |
| Profit before tax | ₹1,073.7 crore | +93% |
| Profit after tax (consolidated) | About ₹805 crore | About +93% |
Source: Free Press Journal, October 15, 2026.
Founder and Managing Director Nirmal Jain said Q2 FY27 delivered robust growth, with AUM crossing ₹1.24 lakh crore, Free Press Journal reported. The company also appointed former RBI Deputy Governor B P Kanungo as board chairman.
GoPocket Analysis: Where Did the Profit Growth Come From?
Profit before tax rose 93%, far faster than the 31% growth in pre-provision operating profit. The difference points to much lower credit costs (provisions for bad loans) than a year earlier. In other words, a large part of the profit jump came from the business setting aside less money for losses, not only from earning more.
That matters because lower provisions are not a permanent source of growth. Once credit costs normalise, profit growth should move closer to the growth in operating profit.
The second insight is concentration. Gold loans now make up about 52.9% of consolidated AUM (₹65,729 crore ÷ ₹1,24,268 crore, GoPocket calculation). Gold loans are secured and short-term, which keeps credit risk low, but they tie IIFL's growth closely to gold prices and to regulation of the gold-loan market.
Why Are Gold Loans Growing So Fast?
Gold loan AUM rose 90% year-on-year and 13% in just one quarter. Higher gold prices allow borrowers to raise more money against the same jewellery, which naturally lifts loan sizes. Gold loans are also quick to disburse and backed by collateral, which makes them attractive when lenders want to grow while keeping risk in check.
Compare IIFL with other gold-loan lenders on GoPocket: Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance, along with diversified NBFC Bajaj Finance.
Where Does the IIFL Finance Share Price Stand?
| Data point | Value |
|---|---|
| Close on October 15, 2026 | ₹598.10 (+0.55%) |
| 52-week high | ₹705.00 (August 24, 2026) |
| 52-week low | ₹409.10 (April 27, 2026) |
| Distance from 52-week high | About −15.2% |
| Distance from 52-week low | About +46.2% |
Source: NSE bhavcopy data. Percentages calculated by GoPocket.
What Are the Risks?
- Gold price dependence: A sharp fall in gold prices could shrink loan-to-value headroom and slow growth.
- Regulation: The RBI has tightened gold-loan practices in the past; further rules could affect the business.
- Credit cost normalisation: The profit jump relies partly on lower provisions.
- Borrowing costs: As an NBFC, IIFL's margins depend on its cost of funds.
What Should Investors Watch Next?
- Credit costs and asset quality in Q3 FY27.
- Growth in non-gold segments such as home loans and MSME lending.
- Gold price trends and any RBI changes to gold-loan rules.
Track the live IIFL Finance share price on GoPocket.
Sources
- Free Press Journal, IIFL Finance Q2FY27 Net Profit Climbs 93% To ₹805 Crore, AUM Crosses ₹1.24 Lakh Crore, October 15, 2026
- Investing.com, Earnings call transcript: IIFL Finance posts record Q2 profit, October 2026
- NSE bhavcopy closing prices and 52-week data, October 15, 2026
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