Gold Falls Below $4,000/Ounce, Manappuram and Muthoot Shares Slip Near 3%

Written by: Neha DubeyUpdated on: 10 Oct 2025, 9:14 pm IST

Gold prices fell below $4,000/oz, impacting gold finance stocks. Manappuram and Muthoot shares closed lower amid the market movement.

Gold prices, which had recently been supported by central bank purchases, ETF inflows, and global economic factors, fell below the $4,000/ounce mark on October 10, 2025. This decline influenced the performance of gold finance companies, with Manappuram Finance and Muthoot Finance experiencing a drop in their share prices, reflecting the close link between commodity movements and gold lending businesses.

Impact on Gold Finance Stocks

Manappuram Finance Limited closed at ₹284.90 on Friday, down 3.18% from its previous close of ₹294.25. The stock opened at ₹293.00, reached a high of ₹295.00, and fell to a low of ₹282.80 during the session, with an indicative close of ₹284.70 and a VWAP of ₹285.51.

Similarly, Muthoot Finance Limited ended the day at ₹3,157.80, reflecting a 2.82% decline from its prior close of ₹3,249.50. The stock opened at ₹3,233.00, touched a high of ₹3,240.00, and dropped to a low of ₹3,150.50, with an indicative close of ₹3,156.10 and a VWAP of ₹3,176.08.

The drop in gold prices contributed to the decline in these stocks, showing the strong correlation between commodity prices and the performance of gold finance companies.

Key Market Factors

Global gold prices influenced by central bank purchases and ETF inflows.
Geopolitical tensions and tariff-related uncertainties affect investor sentiment.
Expectations of U.S. interest rate adjustments can drive short-term gold movements.

Conclusion

The movement in gold prices on October 10, 2025, had a direct effect on gold finance stocks, including Manappuram and Muthoot. Investors in these companies may monitor global gold trends and macroeconomic indicators to gauge future stock performance.

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Published on: Oct 10, 2025, 3:42 PM IST

Neha Dubey

Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.

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