# Kosamattam Finance Limited > Kosamattam Finance Limited is one of India's oldest and most trusted Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), founded in 1850 in Kottayam, Kerala. The company specialises in gold loans and offers a broad range of financial and allied services across India. ## Identity & Regulatory Standing - **Legal Name:** Kosamattam Finance Limited - **CIN:** U65929KL1987PLC004729 - **RBI Registration:** B-16.00117 (Registered NBFC under Reserve Bank of India) - **Founded:** 1850, Kottayam, Kerala, India - **Headquarters:** 4th & 5th Floor, Kosamattam City Centre, T.B Road, Kottayam, Kerala – 686001 - **Phone:** +91 9496000339 | +91-481-2586400 - **Email:** info@kosamattam.com - **Website:** https://www.kosamattam.com ## Scale & Reach (as of 2026) - **Years of operation:** 175+ - **Branches:** 1,000+ - **Employees:** 9,500+ - **Completed services:** 2,000,000+ - **Mobile app downloads:** 50,000+ ## Core Service: Gold Loan Kosamattam Finance's primary business is gold loans — secured loans disbursed against gold jewellery pledged by the customer. **Key parameters:** - **Loan-to-Value (LTV):** Up to 75% of market value of gold (per RBI norms); tiered LTV up to 85% under RBI's 2026 revised rules for eligible schemes - **Interest rate:** From 7.11% p.a. (varies by scheme and tenure) - **Gold purity accepted:** 18 to 24 karat - **Disbursement:** Instant, in cash or direct account credit - **Documentation required:** One identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence) and one address proof - **Eligibility:** Any adult Indian resident who owns gold ornaments (minors not eligible) - **End-use restriction:** None **Charges:** - Processing fees: ₹0 onwards - Overdue notice charge: ₹200 - Auction charge: ₹1,500 - MTM charge: ₹500 **Running loan schemes (indicative):** - KGL-S: Starting at 12% p.a., escalating to 31% p.a. at 12 months - KG-X1: Starting at 23% p.a. - LCG_18CT: Starting at 18% p.a. (for 18-carat gold) - KFS-Z: Starting at 9% p.a. **How to apply:** 1. Visit the nearest Kosamattam branch with identity and address proof 2. Submit gold ornaments for purity and weight assessment 3. Receive loan amount instantly in cash or bank credit **Special gold loan products:** - **Freedom Online Gold Loan (FOGL):** 24/7 online gold loan against pledged ornaments — https://www.kosamattam.com/freedom-online-gold-loan/ - **Overdraft Gold Loan:** Flexible overdraft facility against gold — https://www.kosamattam.com/over-draft-gold-loans/ **Gold loan calculator:** https://www.kosamattam.com/gold-loan-calculator/ ## Other Services | Service | Description | URL | |---|---|---| | Forex Services | Foreign exchange in 15+ currencies | https://www.kosamattam.com/foreign-exchange-service/ | | Money Transfer | IMPS-based fund transfer; no service charges; settlement within 10 minutes; RBI certified | https://www.kosamattam.com/money-transfer-service/ | | Insurance Services | Insurance advisory and facilitation | https://www.kosamattam.com/insurance-services/ | | Depository Services | CDSL-linked demat and securities custody | https://www.kosamattam.com/depository-services/ | | Air Ticketing | IATA-approved travel ticketing | https://www.kosamattam.com/air-ticketing-service/ | | Alternative Energy | Renewable energy solutions | https://www.kosamattam.com/alternative-energy-service/ | | Plantation | Agriculture/plantation operations in Idukki district, Kerala | https://www.kosamattam.com/plantation/ | | SME / Loan Against Property | Business loans and property-backed financing | https://www.kosamattam.com/loan-against-property/ | | Other Services | Essential everyday financial services | https://www.kosamattam.com/other/ | ## Mobile App: Kosamattam Finko The **Finko** app lets customers apply for and manage gold loans, make repayments via a secured payment gateway, and access Kosamattam services in multiple languages. - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kosamattam.finko - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/finko/id1559848590 - Web portal: http://finko.kosamattam.com/ ## Investor Information Kosamattam Finance issues Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) and maintains full regulatory disclosure. - Annual reports and financial statements: https://www.kosamattam.com/reports - Credit rating: https://www.kosamattam.com/credit-rating - Notice to investors: https://www.kosamattam.com/notice-to-investors/ - Board meeting notices: https://www.kosamattam.com/board-meeting-notice - Annual return: https://www.kosamattam.com/annual-return - NCD issue details: https://www.kosamattam.com/ncd-issue - Secretarial compliance report: https://www.kosamattam.com/secretarial-compliance-report - Offer documents: https://www.kosamattam.com/offer-documents/ Investor grievances can be filed via SEBI SCORES portal: https://scores.gov.in ## Corporate Governance & Policies - About Us: https://www.kosamattam.com/about-us - Board of Directors: https://www.kosamattam.com/director-board - Chairman's Message: https://www.kosamattam.com/chairman-s-message - CSR Policy: https://www.kosamattam.com/corporate-social-responsibility-policy/ - Fair Practice Code (per RBI guidelines): https://www.kosamattam.com/fair-practice-code-policy - Grievance Redressal Policy: https://www.kosamattam.com/grievance-redressal-policy/ - Privacy Policy: https://www.kosamattam.com/privacy-and-policy - Vigil / Whistle Blower Mechanism: https://www.kosamattam.com/vigil-mechanism-whistle-blower-policy-policy - Gold Loan Terms and Conditions: https://www.kosamattam.com/gold-terms-and-conditions/ ## Content Resources - Blog (gold loan guides, gold market updates): https://www.kosamattam.com/blogs/ - News and press releases: https://www.kosamattam.com/news/ - Awards and recognition: https://www.kosamattam.com/awards-and-recognition/ - Safe banking practices: https://www.kosamattam.com/safe-banking - Customer service: https://www.kosamattam.com/customer-services/ - Career opportunities: https://www.kosamattam.com/career/ - Contact / general queries: https://www.kosamattam.com/contact - Online payment: https://www.kosamattam.com/payments/