The government has launched ECLGS 5.0 to support firms amid disruptions from the West Asia crisis
The scheme offers full guarantees for MSMEs and wider coverage to ease access to additional credit
Hard-hit sectors like aviation get targeted support as fuel costs and disruptions strain operations
Small firms, with limited buffers, gain critical liquidity to manage shocks and sustain operations
Credit guarantees reduce lender risk, encouraging banks to extend loans during uncertainty
Energy disruptions and weak demand continue to pressure businesses across sectors
Even with easing tensions, the scheme helps firms bridge the gap until conditions stabilise