Key Events This Week
Jan 27: Stock edges up 0.24% amid positive market sentiment
Jan 28: Stock dips 1.24% despite Sensex rallying 1.12%
Jan 29: Quarterly results show recovery momentum; stock jumps 1.77%
Jan 30: Flat quarterly performance reported; stock falls 4.04%
Monday, 27 January: Modest Gains Amid Broader Market Rally
Manappuram Finance opened the week on a positive note, rising 0.24% to close at ₹295.30. This modest gain came alongside a stronger Sensex advance of 0.50%, reflecting cautious optimism among investors. The stock’s volume was relatively low at 1,87,221 shares, indicating subdued trading interest. The price movement suggested initial resilience despite broader sector uncertainties.
Tuesday, 28 January: Profit Taking Despite Sensex Surge
The stock reversed course on 28 January, falling 1.24% to ₹291.65, even as the Sensex surged 1.12% to 36,188.16. Heavy volume of 4,34,429 shares accompanied the decline, signalling profit-taking or repositioning ahead of the company’s quarterly results. The divergence from the benchmark index highlighted stock-specific concerns, possibly linked to margin pressures and mixed earnings expectations.
Wednesday, 29 January: Quarterly Results Spur Recovery
Manappuram Finance’s Q3 FY26 results released on 29 January revealed a recovery in core operations, with profit before tax excluding other income rising 122.6% to ₹297.10 crores compared to the previous four-quarter average. Profit after tax surged 114.7% to ₹241.06 crores, signalling improved asset quality and cost control. The stock responded positively, gaining 1.77% to close at ₹296.80 on heavy volume of 67,91,182 shares, reflecting renewed investor confidence despite mixed technical signals.
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Thursday, 30 January: Flat Quarterly Performance and Technical Bullish Shift
On the final trading day of the week, Manappuram Finance reported a flat quarterly performance amid ongoing margin pressures. Despite a strong quarterly profit growth, half-yearly profit after tax declined 45.94% to ₹460.94 crores, and cash reserves dropped to ₹2,509.16 crores, raising liquidity concerns. The stock fell sharply by 4.04% to ₹284.80 on volume of 3,60,175 shares, underperforming the Sensex which declined 0.22%. However, technical momentum shifted positively with bullish signals from MACD, moving averages, and Bollinger Bands, suggesting potential for recovery despite short-term weakness.
Weekly Price Performance: Manappuram Finance vs Sensex
| Date | Stock Price | Day Change | Sensex | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | Rs.295.30 | +0.24% | 35,786.84 | +0.50% |
| 2026-01-28 | Rs.291.65 | -1.24% | 36,188.16 | +1.12% |
| 2026-01-29 | Rs.296.80 | +1.77% | 36,266.59 | +0.22% |
| 2026-01-30 | Rs.284.80 | -4.04% | 36,185.03 | -0.22% |
Key Takeaways
Positive Signals: The quarterly results demonstrated a strong rebound in core profitability with profit before tax excluding other income rising 122.6% and profit after tax up 114.7% compared to the previous four-quarter average. Technical indicators showed a shift from mildly bullish to bullish momentum, supported by MACD, moving averages, Bollinger Bands, and KST oscillators. The stock’s long-term performance remains robust, with a 48.45% gain over one year and a remarkable 934.97% over ten years, far outpacing the Sensex.
Cautionary Signals: Despite quarterly improvements, the half-yearly profit after tax declined sharply by 45.94%, and cash reserves fell to ₹2,509.16 crores, the lowest in recent periods, signalling liquidity constraints. The stock underperformed the Sensex over the week, falling 3.33% against a 1.62% gain in the benchmark. Volume trends remain mixed, with On-Balance Volume showing no clear long-term direction, suggesting cautious investor sentiment. Margin pressures persist, tempering enthusiasm for sustained near-term gains.
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Conclusion
Manappuram Finance Ltd experienced a challenging week marked by a 3.33% decline in stock price amid a 1.62% rise in the Sensex, reflecting company-specific pressures despite broader market strength. The release of quarterly results showed encouraging signs of recovery in profitability, yet half-yearly earnings and liquidity concerns remain cautionary factors. Technical momentum has shifted favourably towards a bullish outlook, supported by multiple indicators, suggesting potential for price appreciation if margin pressures ease and cash reserves improve. The stock’s strong long-term performance relative to the Sensex underscores its resilience, but investors should remain attentive to evolving financial trends and sector dynamics in the NBFC space.
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