India’s shipping services to East Hormuz and Red Sea doubled from FebruaryShipping routes East of Hormuz and in the Red Sea have seen a significant increase in services. The Indian government is also processing a ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Banks sanction Rs 35,000 cr loans under ECLGS to MSMEs to deal with West Asia crisisBanks have disbursed Rs 35,000 crore in loans under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. This initiative supports MSMEs and industri...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
West Asia heat may soon scorch banks' booksIndian banks anticipate asset quality stress from the second quarter due to the West Asia conflict. Rising fuel prices will reduce consumer...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Iran war: Public sector banks asked to stay preparedPublic sector banks received guidance from the Centre to prepare for global uncertainties. The finance ministry reviewed bank performance a...
29 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Finance Ministry to review PSBs performance today, Secretary Nagaraju will chair high-level meetThe Department of Financial Services is holding a major meeting with Public Sector Banks today. The focus is on strengthening digital banki...
29 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
PSBs told to draw up plan to boost rural and informal sector lendingGovernment directs state-run banks to identify successful initiatives for wider adoption. The focus will be on lending to unorganised secto...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Govt's credit guarantee to reduce MSME bad loan risks for banksThe government's Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 is set to bolster micro, small, and medium enterprises. Experts believe this in...
22 May, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Private, govt banks pledge full support to ECLGS 5.0Banks are fully supporting the new Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0. This scheme aims to help businesses facing challenges due to...
20 May, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
India shaping global thinking on digital finance: PK MishraIndia is leading global digital finance discussions. Its digital public infrastructure is being studied worldwide. The Unified Payments Int...
16 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Viksit Bharat will be built on capability, not just cost advantage: Hemant Jhajhria of KPMG IndiaIndia is at a pivotal moment in global manufacturing. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises are key to this transformation. They must shift ...
13 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
ECLGS 5.0 set to boost mid-sized banks with strong MSME focusThe new Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 is set to boost mid-sized banks. These banks have a larger share of loans to micro, smal...
13 May, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
India pushes MSME finance, cooperation agenda under BRICSIndia is leading BRICS efforts to boost small businesses. The focus is on better access to finance and using fintech for credit. BRICS nati...
08 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
ECLGS 5.0 to help SBI open ₹70,000–₹80,000 crore credit line: Chairman CS SettyIn a pivotal stride towards economic recovery, the government has unveiled ECLGS 5.0, aimed at fortifying MSMEs and the airline industry am...
07 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Relief now, risk later? ECLGS 5.0 aims to ease MSME stress, industry flags risks in moratorium termsECLGS 5.0 is meant to cushion MSMEs from the impact of the US-Iran war, but will it really help small businesses, industry questions.
07 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
ECLGS 5.0 to benefit 1.1 crore MSME accounts with additional credit support: SBI ReportThe government has approved ECLGS 5.0 to support MSMEs and airlines. This scheme aims to provide crucial working capital. Around 1.1 crore ...
07 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Cabinet clears Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 to cushion MSMEs, airlines amid Gulf warThe government has approved a new credit scheme, ECLGS 5.0, to support airlines and small businesses facing economic challenges. This initi...
06 May, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Govt clears ₹18,100 crore ECLGS 5.0 to unlock ₹2.55 lakh crore credit for MSMEs, airlinesThe Union Cabinet has approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0. This scheme will support businesses facing liquidity issues. It ...
05 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST