January 21, 2026 1:00 PM
Cabinet approves ₹5,000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI to boost MSME credit
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an equity infusion of ₹5,000 crore into the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), a move aimed at strengthening credit flow to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). According to an official statement, the equity capital will be infused by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in three tranches. Of the total amount, ₹3,000 crore will be infused in the financial year 2025–26 at a book...