India’s public sector banks are quietly reshaping MSME financing through digital-first credit assessment models, with measurable results now beginning to show. Between April 1 and December 31, 2025, public sector banks sanctioned over 3.96 lakh MSME loan applications, amounting...
India’s flagship Startup India initiatives are beginning to show tangible funding traction for women-led ventures, particularly at the seed and early-growth stages. Recent disclosures in Parliament show that between 2020 and October 2025, government-backed funds, guarantees and incubator programmes...
India has expanded its institutional support for small enterprises by establishing 161 Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Councils (MSEFCs) across states and Union Territories. Announced by the Ministry of MSME, the move aims to tackle one of the sector’s...
The Government of India is preparing to launch a new credit guarantee scheme designed to support MSME exporters affected by recent US tariff hikes and to encourage diversification into new global markets. The move aims to ease financing constraints...
Tamil Nadu has secured its position as the second-largest small business credit market in India, with a credit portfolio of ₹4.21 lakh crore as of June 30, 2025. This marks a 15.7% year-on-year growth, up from ₹3.64 lakh crore...
Fintech platform BillMart has launched a new credit line product — GigCash — tailored to meet the financial needs of India’s fast-expanding gig economy. Designed for platform-based workers such as delivery personnel, drivers, and freelancers, the initiative aims to...
Jio Payments Bank has introduced a new feature called ‘Savings Pro’, designed to help users earn higher returns by automatically investing their surplus bank balance into overnight mutual fund growth plans.
The initiative targets everyday savers who want to maximise...
MSME segment has risen as an exceptionally lively and dynamic area of the Indian economy. The sector contributes around 8% of India's GDP, 40 % of the exports and 46% of the manufacturing output. The development in the manufacturing...
