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...
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...
The Indian government is preparing to roll out a new credit guarantee scheme specifically aimed at export-oriented micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Scheduled for launch by September, the scheme will enable eligible businesses to access collateral-free term loans...
In a significant boost to India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME), offering collateral-free loans of up to ₹100 crore. The initiative aims to provide...
A number of schemes have been launched for supporting traders. Details of Schemes for supporting Traders are given as under:
1. National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons
Ministry of Labour & Employment has launched “National Pension Scheme...
