Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an additional ₹2,000 crore infusion into the Self Reliant India Fund, originally established in 2021, to sustain micro-enterprise access to vital risk capital. This strategic top-up empowers small businesses with equity funding during growth phases.
Enhanced Liquidity Support for MSMEs
Over ₹7 lakh crore in liquidity has been channeled to MSMEs through TReDS platforms, demonstrating proven impact on working capital availability. To maximize this potential, four targeted measures unlock seamless financing flows for small suppliers.
Four Key Liquidity Enhancement Measures
- Mandatory TReDS for CPSE Purchases: All Central Public Sector Enterprises must settle MSME transactions via TReDS, setting a corporate benchmark for prompt payments.
- Credit Guarantee for Invoice Discounting: CGT-MSE introduces guarantee support for TReDS invoice discounting, reducing lender risk and accelerating cash conversion.
- GeM-TReDS Integration: Government e-Marketplace links with TReDS for real-time invoice data sharing, streamlining financing approvals.
- Corporate Mitras Initiative: Professional institutions train compliance paraprofessionals as ‘Corporate Mitras’ to provide affordable regulatory support, especially in Tier 2/3 cities.
These measures fortify MSME resilience, ensuring steady growth momentum amid India’s expanding economic landscape.
