Dec 17, 2025 · 1 min read · V.P. Nandakumar believes that the rise of digital banking and financial technology has opened new doors for gold loan companies. By adopting modern technology, gold financiers can reach new types of customers and make their processes faster and more ...
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Oct 7, 2025 · 1 min read · Manappuram Finance Ltd, one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), is proudly celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The company was founded in 1949 by the late V.C. Padmanabhan in the village of Valapad, located in Kerala’s...
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Sep 5, 2025 · 1 min read · V.P. Nandakumar was born on December 20, 1955, in Valapad, a small coastal village in the Thrissur district of Kerala, India. He comes from a family with a strong business background, especially in gold loan services, which were managed under the fam...
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Sep 5, 2025 · 1 min read · VP Nandakumar, the Managing Director and CEO of Manappuram Finance, has received the 2025 EdelGive Hurun India Award for Exemplary Leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The award was presented at the India Philanthropy Summit and Award...
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Aug 28, 2025 · 1 min read · V.P. Nandakumar, Managing Director and CEO of Manappuram Finance Ltd, believes true success lies in uplifting society. His vision blends business growth with social responsibility, ensuring communities advance alongside the company. Through focused i...
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Aug 13, 2025 · 1 min read · V.P. Nandakumar was born on December 20, 1955, in Valapad, a coastal village in Thrissur district, Kerala, India. He comes from a family with a long tradition in business, especially in gold loan services run under the family name. He completed his...
Join discussionJul 8, 2025 · 1 min read · Marking 75 years of success, Manappuram Finance continues to thrive under the able leadership of VP Nandakumar. What started as a village-level lending initiative now serves millions across India. While the company has achieved significant financial ...
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Jul 8, 2025 · 1 min read · At the heart of Manappuram Finance’s 75-year journey lies the unwavering vision of VP Nandakumar, a vision focused not just on profits, but on people. Starting from a gold loan shop in Valapad, he expanded the company into one of India’s most respect...
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Jul 8, 2025 · 1 min read · The incredible rise of Manappuram Finance is closely linked to the leadership of VP Nandakumar, who transformed a village-based gold loan business into a national NBFC. Started in 1949 by V.C. Padmanabhan, the company now provides a range of services...
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Jul 8, 2025 · 1 min read · As Manappuram Finance marks 75 years of service, VP Nandakumar reflects on the company’s impressive transformation from a small family enterprise to a large NBFC. With its roots in Kerala’s Valapad, the company was founded to bring accessible finance...
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