MSME

Units warn of permanent shutdowns and curtailed operations as West Asia conflict disrupts scrap supply, raises costs, and strains liquidity; government relief sought

Banks prefer restructuring MSME loans over moratoriums to maintain credit discipline, as stress from US tariffs and the West Asia crisis raises concerns over repayment capacity

Japan's MUFG Bank picks 20 per cent stake in Shriram Finance in one of the largest cross-border deals, boosting capital and growth prospects

The West Asia conflict exposes fragile supply chains, rattling labour, fuel access, and MSME stability across Maharashtra

This may include a ₹2.5 trillion credit guarantee scheme to help businesses

NBFCs see early warning signs in MSME portfolios as supply disruptions and rising input costs linked to the West Asia conflict strain cash flows and push up early-stage delinquencies

Industry body flags rising fuel costs, shipping disruptions and labour stress in key clusters; proposes relief measures including subsidies, liquidity support and worker welfare schemes

Government e-Marketplace records strong procurement growth, with MSMEs leading participation and AI-driven tools enhancing transparency, efficiency, and monitoring across transactions

MSMEs see higher working capital drawdowns as West Asia conflict strains cash flows, with delayed receivables and rising costs expected to impact portfolios in coming quarters

RBI bars NDF trades with corporates The RBI has barred banks from offering rupee NDF contracts to corporate clients to curb speculation and stabilise the currency.

To grow, micro, small and medium enterprises need finance that aligns with cash flows

Flag cash-flow risks to RBI, Centre amid West Asia war

Rising gas prices, disrupted routes threaten MSME margins and output: CII

Many industrial areas remain underutilised; in Karnataka, some parks have only about 25% of units operational due to poor connectivity, weak governance, regulatory delays and low demand

Based on interactions with direct selling agents (DSAs) across western India, Motilal Oswal said MSME credit demand remains healthy in Q4FY26

Funds will support climate-aligned lending and expand credit access in Tier-II and Tier-III markets, with a focus on women-led businesses and underserved sectors

Plastic units across India face shutdowns as polymer prices surge up to 70 per cent, disrupting production and threatening MSMEs, jobs and supply chains

StrideOne has raised ₹100 crore in equity and structured debt and appointed industry veteran Rajesh Sud as co-founder and chairman as it strengthens governance and scales its MSME credit platform

Ketan Gaikwad speaks about the potential of TReDs and issues involved

Rajasthan govt will provide ₹30 crore in financial support to small entrepreneurs to participate in domestic and international fairs under MSME, Export Promotion, and One District One Product schemes