The Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) has introduced a major boost for small businesses with its brand-new KFC Machinery Loan Scheme for MSME. Launched in 2025, the scheme is designed to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kerala upgrade or expand operations by financing machinery purchases. For many MSMEs, lack of funds for modern

India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are often called the backbone of the Indian economy. They contribute nearly 30% to the GDP and employ more than 110 million people. Yet, one challenge has stubbornly remained—timely access to working capital for MSMEs. Delayed payments from large buyers frequently disrupt cash flow, forcing many MSMEs to

In India’s fast-growing small business landscape, Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have become the backbone of MSME financing. When banks hesitate, NBFCs step in. When entrepreneurs need urgent working capital, NBFCs are the first to respond. But behind the glitter of easy loans and quick approvals lies a hard truth:NBFC loans can either help a

India’s MSME sector—comprising micro, small, and medium enterprises—drives over 30% of GDP, 44% of exports, and employs nearly 60% of the workforce. To fuel scale-up, these enterprises now have a path: tapping equity capital by listing on SME-specific platforms like BSE SME and NSE Emerge (NSE SME). Exchange Overview & Impact These show the platforms

Imagine you run a small manufacturing unit, or you dream of starting one — but you lack the heavy assets or collateral that banks often demand. That’s where a credit guarantee scheme can change everything. In India, the government has set up mechanisms to help micro and small enterprises (MSEs) — and broader MSMEs —

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted in-principle approval to Paytm Payments Services Ltd., a subsidiary of One97 Communications, to operate as an online payment aggregator. This decision marks a significant milestone for Paytm, allowing it to once again onboard merchants after a period of regulatory restrictions. Why This Decision Matters For over two