March 07, 2026: Muthoot Finance Ltd. today inaugurated the M.G. George Muthoot Memorial Hall at Fort Kochi, developed in fond memory of the company’s Former Chairman Late Shri M.G. George Muthoot. Built with an earmarked amount of ₹27 lakh, the 3,400 sq. ft. fully air-conditioned facility will serve as a modern venue for community gatherings and social events in the Fort Kochi area.
The hall was inaugurated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiling of the commemorative stone by Hon’ble Justice Jacob Benjamin Koshy (Retd.), Former Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, and Shri. George M George, Deputy Managing Director, Muthoot Finance Ltd. The plaque naming the hall was also unveiled by Shri. George M. George, Deputy Managing Director, Muthoot Finance Ltd.
Delivering the inaugural address, Justice Jacob Benjamin Koshy (Retd.) said, “Community spaces such as this hall play a meaningful role in bringing people together for constructive engagement. It is encouraging to see institutions supporting initiatives that strengthen social interaction and collective progress. Facilities like these become important centres where communities can connect, collaborate, and collectively contribute to the social and cultural vitality of the region.”
Shri. George M George, Deputy Managing Director, Muthoot Finance Ltd., said, “This memorial hall is a tribute to the enduring legacy of our former Chairman Shri M.G. George Muthoot, whose vision was always rooted in community development. Institutions like the YMCA have consistently played an important role in empowering society through social initiatives and community engagement, and we are pleased to support this effort.”
Muthoot Finance has been consistently undertaking CSR initiatives in the Fort Kochi region to support local development. Earlier initiatives include the distribution of waste movement trolleys to the Cochin Heritage Zone Conservation Society in October 2025 to strengthen cleanliness initiatives in the heritage area. The company has also partnered with the YMCA on several community-focused projects in the past, with the organisation serving as a key implementing partner.
The event was blessed by Msgr. Rev. Dr. Josy Kandanattuthara, Vicar General, Diocese of Cochin, and attended by several dignitaries including NV Eldho, National General Secretary, National Council of YMCAs of India; Anil George, Treasurer, YMCA South West India Region; TK Ashraf, Councillor, Division 17, Corporation of Kochi; and KA Manaf, Councillor, Division 4, Corporation of Kochi.
