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Before the first tap: Why money habits must be taught at home

By Uniquetimesorg October 7, 2026 0

  India has built world-class financial infrastructure faster than it has built the habits to use it well. That lesson begins with parents. Every generation of Indian parents has taught its children about money in its own way. Mine learnt it by watching elders count coins at the end of the day, weigh each purchase, […]Continue Reading

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Beyond Credit: Building Women Leaders, Not Just Borrowers

By Uniquetimesorg August 19, 2026 0

  By V P Nandakumar CMD, Manappuram Finance Ltd For decades, the story of financial inclusion in India was told in the language of access: how many bank accounts were opened, how many loans were disbursed, and how many first-time borrowers were brought into the formal fold. It was a necessary beginning. Yet, traditional banks […]Continue Reading

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V. P. Nandakumar Highlights Ethical Leadership and Lifelong Learning at Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kochi

By Uniquetimesorg June 19, 2026 0

Mr. V. P. Nandakumar, Managing Director of Manappuram Finance Limited, addressed a distinguished gathering at a special session hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Kochi, on the theme  “Sharing Experiences, Shaping Aspirations.” Drawing from his extensive leadership journey, Mr. Nandakumar shared valuable insights on perseverance, ethical leadership, continuous Continue Reading

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The 8.9% Sprint: Why NBFCs are the Engines of India’s 2047 Dream

By Uniquetimesorg March 6, 2026 0

By V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Manappuram Finance Ltd As the sun sets on India’s status as a “lower-middle-income” nation, a new, more ambitious horizon is being painted by economists: Viksit Bharat 2047. According to a recent landmark report by the State Bank of India, the mathematics for joining the high-income club is […]Continue Reading

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RBI MPC Reaction Quote by Mr V P Nandakumar, Chairman & MD, Manappuram Finance Ltd.

By Uniquetimesorg February 6, 2026 0

  “The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, while maintaining a neutral stance, reflects confidence in India’s strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals. The upward revision in FY26 GDP growth projections and the expectation of benign inflation indicate a supportive environment for sustained credit expansion and business activity. We welcome the Continue Reading

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Manappuram Finance Ltd posts 58 % rise in gold loan AUM

By Uniquetimesorg January 31, 2026 0

Declares an Interim Dividend of Rs. 0.50 (25%) per Equity Share of the Face Value of Rs. 2 each Manappuram Finance Ltd, a leading player in the NBFC sector, on Thursday announced its financial results for the December quarter (Q3 FY26).  The Company reported a stable 58.15% year-on-year rise in gold loan Assets Under Management […]Continue Reading

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AFTER A STELLAR PERFORMANCE IN 2025, WHAT NEXT FOR GOLD?

By Uniquetimesorg January 14, 2026 0

– By Shri. V.P. Nandakumar (Chairman & MD, Manappuram Finance Ltd)   Gold had a blockbuster year in 2025, delivering returns in the range of 70–75% in rupee terms and setting multiple all‑time highs in both international and domestic markets. The rise in price far outpaced what most analysts had pencilled in a year earlier. […]Continue Reading

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Manappuram Group Appoints Mr Buvanesh Tharashankar as Group Chief Financial Officer

By Uniquetimesorg December 29, 2025 0

Manappuram Group today announced the appointment of Mr Buvanesh Tharashankar as Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO). He will provide strategic financial leadership across all Manappuram Group companies and work closely with the Board and senior management to strengthen financial governance, capital efficiency, and long-term value creation. The appointment underscores Continue Reading

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Manappuram Announces Two Senior Leadership Appointments: Mr Sanjay Nambiar as Group General Counsel and Mr Ashish N. Chandak as Group Chief Compliance Officer

By Uniquetimesorg December 8, 2025 0

Manappuram Finance Ltd today announced two significant additions to its senior leadership team with the appointments of Mr Sanjay Nambiar as Group General Counsel and Mr Ashish N. Chandak as Group Chief Compliance Officer (Group–CCO). Both appointments are effective immediately. These strategic inductions reinforce the Company’s continued commitment to strong governance, Continue Reading

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Alpha Palliative Care: Kerala’s Community Model for India’s Ageing Future

By Uniquetimesorg November 11, 2025 0

By V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Manappuram Finance Ltd, Chief Patron, Alpha Palliative Care A Quiet Revolution in Cancer and Elder Care As India’s population continues to rise, the question of how we care for our cancer patients and elderly citizens has become one of the defining social challenges of our time. In […]Continue Reading