finance

India’s Finance Bill 2026: A Major Push for MSMEs and Small Businesses

The Lok Sabha cleared the Finance Bill 2026 on March 24-25, 2026, after incorporating 32 government amendments. The legislation translates the key…

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Credit Is Finally Flowing to Indian MSMEs: The MCG Scheme

India's small manufacturers have long had a straightforward problem: they know what machines they need, but they cannot get a loan to buy them.…

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Unlocking Faster Payments: Understanding TReDS and the Onboarding Process in 2026

    In India's vast MSME ecosystem, delayed payments from large buyers remain a chronic hurdle, straining cash flows and hindering growth for millions…

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Crowdfunding: Bridging India's Massive MSME Credit Gap and Empowering Small Businesses Worldwide

India's MSMEs face a persistent credit gap of around ₹30 lakh crore (approximately $360 billion), a shortfall that traditional banking loans alone…

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Unlocking Liquidity: Understanding TReDS Asset-Backed Securities and Their Impact on MSMEs

India's 7.4 crore MSMEs face a staggering ₹25-30 lakh crore credit gap, with ₹7 lakh crore stuck in delayed corporate payments. A persistent challenge…

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RBI Directive: Collateral-Free Loans Up to ₹20 Lakh for MSEs

In a major boost to India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks not to insist on…

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The ₹10,000 Crore SME Growth Fund: Unlocking Scalable Growth for India’s MSMEs

In the Union Budget 2026-27, presented on February 1, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of a ₹10,000 crore SME Growth…

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Union Budget 2026-27: A Transformative Push for MSMEs Through Financial Reforms

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, recognises Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)…

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