FM asks lenders to go beyond standard loans, design credit repayments around biz cyclesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on banks to move beyond standard loan products. She emphasized the need for repayment struct...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
FM Sitharaman launches key SIDBI initiatives for MSME growthThese include portals for credit delivery to rural areas and machinery access for MSMEs, alongside a program to modernize rural enterprises...
25 May, 2026, 05.41 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
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
Banks create buffers to cover war-related credit risksIndian banks are strengthening their finances. They are creating special funds to handle risks from the West Asia crisis. This proactive st...
01 May, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
NABARD launches Rs 2.62 lakh crore credit plan for Delhi; proposes ‘nano, mini’ units to boost MSME accessThe plan emphasises inclusive credit planning and tailored development pathways for balanced growth across the National Capital Territory.
14 Apr, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Govt modifies Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSME manufacturers, exportersThe finance ministry in a statement said special provisions have been incorporated in the scheme for exporters, which includes a guaranteed...
22 Mar, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Wanted in Budget 2026: A Trump shock absorber for the small enterprises to surviveUnion Budget 2026: The MSME sector in India, a cornerstone of economic growth and export potential, is currently navigating a stormy sea du...
16 Jan, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Budget 2026: PHDCCI presents pre-budget suggestions to Finance Minister Sitharaman for MSME sectorPHDCCI has presented pre-budget suggestions to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the MSME sector. The proposals focus on easier taxes...
01 Dec, 2025, 07.22 PM IST
New credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs to boost investment, manufacturing, exports: ExportersOn January 29, the government launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS- MSME) with an aim to provide 60 per cent guarant...
30 Jan, 2025, 11.46 AM IST
Credit access, review of stressed asset norms top MSME body's wishlistThe Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises has urged the government to improve credit access for MSMEs. They suggest red...
31 Dec, 2024, 12.32 AM IST
FM proposes easier credit access for MSMEs, doubles Mudra loan limitA slew of measures announced in the Budget will encourage banks to give term loans to small businesses without collateral and top up loans ...
23 Jul, 2024, 03.42 PM IST
India Budget 2024: Finance Minister Sitharaman extends a helping hand to MSMEsBudget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new credit guarantee scheme aimed at facilitating term loans for Micro, Small,...
23 Jul, 2024, 03.25 PM IST
FISME urges govt to review policies to help faltering MSMEsThe key body representing MSMEs has also sought the government’s intervention in protecting export-oriented MSMEs and tweaking trade polici...
13 Jun, 2024, 07.58 PM IST
Indian MSMEs’ bottomlines hit by volatile commodity prices, exports face headwinds: CRISILThe profitability of Indian MSMEs was impacted by volatile commodity prices in the previous financial year that ended March 31, leading to ...
03 Apr, 2023, 03.31 PM IST
Diwali bonanza for MSMEs: Narendra Modi lists out 12 new policiesThe MSME Outreach Programme will run for 100 days covering 100 Districts throughout the country.
02 Nov, 2018, 08.33 PM IST
- Exim Bank to launch $500 million fund to support export by MSME
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) is planning to set up a new fund of USD 500 million (Rs 2,500 crore), which will provide MSMEs ...
26 Apr, 2012, 07.46 PM IST