Muthoot Finance Shares Jump 10% To Hit Record High After Robust Q1 Results
Muthoot Finance Shares Jump 10% To Hit Record High After Robust Q1 Results
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Muthoot Finance shares surged 10% to hit a record high after the company posted strong Q1 results. The rally came on the back of robust earnings growth and improved asset quality.
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