MSME Sector

MSME fintech firm Progcap aims to raise up to USD 45 million (approximately Rs 425 crore) from share sales in FY28 to expand its lending business. "We are planning a capital raise through equity dilution next financial year," Progcap co-founder Himanshu Chandra told PTI. It would be through private placement of shares, and the quantum could be in the range of USD 40-45 million, depending on the valuation, he said. "We have enough capital to take care of growth needs for the current financial year. We may look at dilution of equity next financial year," he said, adding that the dilution would be in the single digit. The fintech firm, which obtained an NBFC licence in 2022, has been witnessing very high growth in MSME lending, especially wholesalers and retailers. The fintech is currently present in 500 cities, Tier II, III and IV cities, with over 30,000 borrowers having an average ticket size of Rs 10 lakh. The lending firm focuses on loans to retailers and wholesalers across 10

The RBI governor's message in Kochi puts the focus on whether banks can turn formal credit channels, digital rails and policy support into timely finance for small businesses

MSME payment delays remain a major concern as complaint disposal rates plunge, with private firms, institutions, Maharashtra and Delhi leading dues

Outstanding MSME loans reached about Rs 46 trillion in April 2026, but portfolio growth and active loan additions slowed sharply as global uncertainty weighed on credit supply

CRIF High Mark said MSME credit growth moderated amid global uncertainty, while early-stage stress surfaced among micro borrowers, manufacturing firms and working-capital loans

FM Nirmala Sitharaman urged SIDBI and banks to adopt customised, cash-flow-based lending instead of standardised credit products for MSMEs

CareEdge said MSME asset quality improved significantly from FY20 levels, though global trade disruptions, rising costs and export-linked risks could weigh on future loan performance

India represents one of the most dynamic opportunities in global commerce, from where it has sourced goods worth USD 40 billion so far, said US-based retail giant Walmart Inc President and CEO John Furner. Walmart, which had earlier announced to source goods from India worth up to USD 10 billion per year by 2027, is focusing on strengthening entrepreneur and supplier capabilities. "We have already sourced more than USD 40 billion in goods from India and are focused on strengthening entrepreneur and supplier capabilities, raising compliance and quality standards, and helping scale manufacturing so more Indian businesses are ready to export," said Walmart Inc President and CEO John Furner. Under its Vriddhi initiative, which is designed to support MSMEs in modernising, expanding, and reaching their domestic ambitions, the company has supported the growth of over 1.15 lakh entrepreneurs. It is helping them to raise their compliance and quality standards, and to scale manufacturing so

The MSME ministry said PMEGP created 3.6 million jobs and helped set up over 400,000 micro-enterprises during the 15th Finance Commission period, with strong focus on rural areas

Today's opinion wrap explores the economic fallout of the West Asia conflict, digital governance reforms, telecom disaster preparedness and the growing role of AI in policymaking

Indian banks relied heavily on MSMEs to drive credit growth in FY26, and were bracing for stress in the segment in FY27 due to the West Asia situation

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

Stress may show up in MSME portfolio of banks going forward, brokerage say

Industry says duty exemption on petrochemical imports has had limited impact as raw material prices stay elevated, demand weakens, and MSMEs face mounting stress

Mandating such a shift may not solve the problem. Ignoring information gaps and banning collateral risks weakening the financial system and could reduce, not expand, credit supply

Government launches ₹497 crore RELIEF scheme to support exporters hit by West Asia disruptions, offering risk cover and cost relief on freight and insurance

The RELIEF scheme mainly includes consignments destined for delivery or trans-shipment to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Israel, and Yemen

A critical shortage of LPG is pushing micro, small and medium enterprises towards an operational crisis, the Association of Indian Entrepreneurs said, calling for urgent intervention of central and state governments to prevent job losses in the sector. Association of Indian Entrepreneurs National Chairman K E Raghunathan highlighted that for thousands of small industries, commercial kitchens, and food processors, "LPG is not just a fuel, it is a lifeline of daily production." In a statement on Sunday, he said, "When supply becomes uncertain and prices rise sharply, MSMEs simply cannot absorb the shock." "Unlike large corporations, MSMEs operate on extremely thin margins. A sudden spike in energy costs or irregular LPG supply can force many units to cut production, reduce workforce, or temporarily shut down operations. If this situation continues, it could trigger a chain reaction impacting employment, supply chains and local economies," he added. Raghunathan urged the central and .

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said enhancing timely and adequate formal credit access for MSMEs is a top priority, urging firms to formalise, maintain credit discipline and adopt digital payments

UP's priority sector credit potential rises over 18% to ₹9.14 trillion for 2026-27, led by MSMEs and agriculture amid faster digital credit delivery