In boost to MSMEs, FM Nirmala Sitharaman pushes for Rs1.5L cr extra PSB loans in FY25

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised the lending target for public sector banks to MSMEs by nearly 35% for this financial year.

She set a new target of Rs 5.7 lakh crore, emphasizing that no small business should be denied funding.

Sitharaman urged public sector banks to take the lead in lending to MSMEs, aiming for greater growth in the sector.

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Author / Journalist: Supriya Roy

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: India

Topics: Business news Public sector banks lending target FY25 Banking support for MSMEs during pandemic Sitharaman increase MSME funding target MSME loan growth compared PSBs private banks MSME lending in India National MSME cluster programme Nirmala Sitharaman speech Bengaluru Financial assistance for micro small enterprises Credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs

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Published On: 2024-11-10 @ 08:23:41 (3 days ago)

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