MSMEs
How the Iran war threatens India’s nascent credit recovery
Despite strong MSME and retail lending momentum, escalating West Asia conflict and supply chain disruptions risk derailing India’s fragile credit recovery.
4 min read11 May 2026ECLGS 5.0 expected to benefit 1.1 crore MSMEs and aviation accounts amid pressure from West Asia war — here's how
The newly approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 could potentially benefit around 1.1 crore MSME accounts, helping businesses tide over disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI).
1 min read7 May 2026Small businesses bagged nearly 50% of central govt orders in FY26. Here's what the data hides.
While record procurement signals a win for inclusion, industry experts warn that the benefits remain skewed toward larger firms and low-value services.
3 min read6 May 2026PMEGP sees sharp credit slowdown as loan sanctions plunge 50% in FY26
A sharp contraction in lending and applications under the PMEGP in FY26 signals weakening momentum in credit support for small enterprises, with potential implications for job creation.
4 min read5 May 2026India–Tanzania trade crosses $9 billion in 2025–26; both sides reaffirm push to deepen economic ties
At the 5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, both sides reviewed progress and identified areas for deeper cooperation, the commerce ministry said.
2 min read1 May 2026Will Iran war shake India's flagship welfare schemes? The finance ministry wants to find out
Schemes under review include the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana; Mudra Yojana; Svanidhi Yojana; and Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The review will check whether external shocks could affect the implementation of these schemes.
4 min read29 Apr 2026Banks' NPAs hold steady despite war shake-up, shows Crisil stress test
The US-Iran war, which started on 28 February 2026, has hit global supply chains, especially in energy, leading to a cascade effect across the economy, putting pressure on inflation as well as growth.
2 min read17 Apr 2026How did MSMEs weather global crises from covid to war shocks?
From pandemic lockdowns to war-driven cost shocks, the MSME sector has faced unprecedented stress over the past five years.
4 min read13 Apr 2026Govt may seek RBI move to relax NPA norms to cushion MSMEs from war impact
Small-business borrowers have increasingly approached lenders seeking relief measures, citing business disruptions from the West Asia war. Officials of the RBI, MSME and finance ministries and industry groups met on Wednesday to discuss the situation.
3 min read9 Apr 2026RBI to ease MSME onboarding on instant financing platform TReDS
While around for several years, TReDS has not seen much of an uptick in transaction volumes due to several challenges, including the lack of digitisation among MSMEs and market fragmentation.
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