L&T Finance Share Price Hits New High as Stock Jumps 9%: What’s Fueling the Big Rally?

L&T Finance share price (NSE: LTF) hit a fresh high of ₹300.60, rising 9% intraday on Friday despite weakness in the broader market. This sharp rally came after the company revealed it achieved its highest-ever monthly retail disbursement in October 2025. 

So far in 2025, L&T Finance’s stock has risen 122%, massively outperforming the 5.5% gain in the Sensex.

What’s Driving L&T Finance’s Stock Price Up?

1. Strong Loan Growth Across Segments

L&T Finance is a major player in rural lending, microfinance, farmer finance, two-wheeler loans, and farm equipment finance.

About 97% of its loan book now comes from retail lending.

• Retail disbursement in October 2025: ₹8,009 crore (up 39% YoY)
• Urban finance growth: Up 49%
• Rural finance growth: Up 42%

2. Entry Into High-Yield Gold Loans

LTF launched its gold loan business with its first Sampoorna Gold Loan branch in Ujjain. Gold loans are a high-yield, low-risk category and growing at 20%+ CAGR. The company also sees a huge opportunity to cross-sell gold loans to its existing micro-loan customers.

3. Strong Digital & AI Push

At its Investor Digital Day 2025, L&T Finance showcased big strides in technology-led lending:

• Cyclops: AI underwriting platform
• Nostradamus: Automated portfolio engine
• Planet 3.0 & Helios AI co-pilot

The company’s big goal: “Risk-first, tech-first, multi-product retail financier of choice.”

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L&T Finance Q2FY26 Performance at a Glance

• Retail disbursements: ₹18,884 crore (up 25% YoY)
• Retail loan book: ₹1.04 trillion (up 18% YoY)
• Total AUM: ₹1.07 trillion (up 15% YoY)

Conclusion

L&T Finance’s strong performance in October, expanding retail loan book, entry into gold loans, and aggressive digital transformation have boosted investor confidence. 

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