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27/09/25 CMD, SIDBI Inaugurated New Branches At Greater Noida And Aligarh, Further Strengthening SIDBI’s Footprint Across Key MSME Clusters. The Greater Noida Event Saw Participation From Over 50 MSMEs And Industry Associations, Where Sanction Letters And Cheques Were Distributed. On This Occasion, CMD, SIDBI Also Shared Future-oriented Initiatives Such As The Mid Corporate Cell, R&D Funding, And Innovative Products. At Aligarh, The Focus Was On Empowering The Local MSME Cluster With Enhanced Credit Access, Along With The Distribution Of Sanction Letters And Cheques To Entrepreneurs, Thereby Reinforcing SIDBI’s Commitment To Cluster Development And Inclusive Growth. Both Events Witnessed Active Engagement From MSMEs And Industry Bodies. With These New Branches, SIDBI Continues To Expand Its Reach, Nurture Entrepreneurship, And Drive MSME-led Growth.

24/09/2025 At The Development Of Industry Associations – National Conclave 2025, SIDBI Welcomed More Than 150 Delegates From 105 Associations, Representing 90 MSME Clusters Across 23 States. In His Address, CMD, SIDBI Emphasized The Pivotal Role Of Associations In Cluster Development And Their Contribution To Building Vibrant MSME Ecosystems. He Reiterated SIDBI’s Commitment To Strengthening Associations Both Professionally And Financially, Ensuring Their Sustainability And Resilience, While Conveying His Key Message: “Strong Clusters Need Strong Industry Associations.” The Conclave Also Marked The Launch Of The Industry Portal, A B2B Platform Designed To Foster Collaboration And Growth Across Diverse Sectors Such As Engineering, Plastics, Printing, Textiles, And Food Processing. By Combining Financial Support With Digital Tools, SIDBI Aims To Empower MSMEs, Driving Inclusive, Sustainable, And Globally Competitive Growth.

18/09/2025 India’s Growth Story Is Being Redefined By Its 7.3 Crore MSMEs And Over 1.9 Lakh Startups, Which Are Emerging As The Engines Of Viksit Bharat 2047. At The Inaugural Edition Of “Nurturing Global Champions From Indian MSMEs & Startups” Held In Mumbai, SIDBI Brought Together Leaders, Policymakers, And Experts To Chart This Transformative Journey. In His Welcome Address, CMD, SIDBI Highlighted How Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), Credit, And Innovation Are Enabling Indian Enterprises To Scale Into Resilient Global Champions, Thereby Strengthening The Nation’s Growth And Competitiveness On The World Stage.

9/18/2025 The Swachhata Pledge Was Observed Today At SIDBI’s Mumbai Office, Led By The CMD, SIDBI, With The Event Also Graced By Ms. Neelam Agarwal, Director, DFS. The Initiative Reflected A Collective Resolve To Strengthen Awareness And Action For Cleanliness And Sustainability. From 17th September To 2nd October 2025, The Nation Will Commemorate Gandhiji’s Vision Of Cleanliness And Sustainability Through A Series Of Initiatives, Including Mega Cleanliness Drives, Shramdaan Activities Such As Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath, Recognition Of The Contributions Of Safai Mitras, Administration Of Cleanliness Pledges, And The Promotion Of Eco-friendly Practices. SIDBI Remains Committed To Integrating Social Responsibility With Growth, Thereby Contributing To The Larger Goal Of Nation-building.

5/09/2025 SIDBI’s New Office Premises Of The Mumbai Regional And Branch Office Will Serve As A One-stop Hub For Local MSMEs, Offering Faster Credit, Customised Solutions, And Support For Sustainable Growth. With Fully Digital Lending, Financial Assistance Can Now Be Accessed Within 48 Hours, Complemented By Credit-Plus And Developmental Support. The Office Was Inaugurated By CMD, SIDBI, Marking A Significant Step Towards Strengthening The MSME Ecosystem Across The Metropolitan Region. During The Event, Sanction Letters Were Also Issued To SIDBI Customers.

4/09/2025 SIDBI, In Collaboration With CRIF India High Mark, Has Released The Small Business Spotlight – June 2025 Report, Offering A Data-driven Perspective On The Evolving Small Business Lending Landscape In India. This Comprehensive Report Highlights Key Insights And Emerging Opportunities Within The Small Business Sector, Underscoring Its Critical Role In Shaping The Future Of Enterprise And Economic Growth. An Important Step Forward In Empowering Small Businesses And Fostering Innovation Led Development.

25/08/2025 Great Discussions Took Place At FIBAC – India’s Premier Banking Conference Organized By FICCI And The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) – On The Evolving MSME Landscape. It Was Noted That MSME Lending Has Grown Strongly Over The Last Five Years With Improved Asset Quality. For Exporting MSMEs, Market Diversification Emerged As A Key Risk Mitigant In The Face Of Rising Tariffs. Credit Guarantees, Particularly CGTMSE, Were Highlighted As Crucial For Unlocking The Next Wave Of Growth And Boosting Financing To NTC Borrowers. Additionally, Formalization Efforts Such As The Udyam Assist Platform Were Recognized As Potential Game Changers, Especially For Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs). The Discussions Underscored That The Future Of MSMEs Will Depend On Collective Innovation Across Policy, Finance, And Technology.

15/08/2025 This Independence Day, We Salute Not Just Our Tricolour, But The Countless Dreams It Inspires. At SIDBI, Every Flutter Of The Flag Reminds Us Of The Resilience Of India’s MSMEs - The True Backbone Of Our Economy. From Small Beginnings To Big Achievements, They Carry The Spirit Of Self-reliance Forward. Today, As We Hoist Our National Flag, We Reaffirm Our Commitment To Empowering Entrepreneurs Across The Nation. Together, We Build A Future Where Every Dream Has The Freedom To Grow.

08/08/2025 From Seed Funding To Venture Debt, SIDBI Has Been A Driving Force In India’s Startup Journey Enabling Innovators To Transform Ideas Into Scalable Enterprises. Addressing Funding Needs From Ideation To Growth, SIDBI Supports Startups Through Seed Investments, Venture Debt, And Contributions To AIFs In Line With The Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision. In A New Milestone, SIDBI Has Signed An MoU With Indian Angel Network (IAN) To Identify And Support High-potential Tech-based Startups And New-age MSMEs Through Equity And Venture Debt Funding — Fostering The Next Generation Of Innovators And Job Creators.

05/08/2025 The Much-awaited Unveiling Of “SAGAR” A State-of-the-art Multipurpose Hall At SIDBI’s Mumbai Head Office, Took Place With Great Enthusiasm! A Seamless Blend Of Modern Design And Advanced Technology, SAGAR Is Envisioned As A Vibrant Space For Collaboration, Creativity, And Connection Within The SIDBI Family. From Seminars And Townhalls To Team Huddles And Motivational Sessions, It’s Set To Become The Hub Of Employee Engagement. The Event Concluded With A Lively Open-house Session, Where Employees Interacted Directly With The Leadership.

31/07/2025 CGTMSE Celebrated Its Silver Jubilee By Honouring Top-performing Member Lending Institutions For Their Contributions To MSME Financing, Credit Innovation, And Institutional Excellence. Awards Were Presented Across Categories Such As Guarantee Coverage, Digital Innovation, Outreach, Growth, And Steady Performance. The Winners Were Felicitated In The Presence Of Senior Leadership And Industry Representatives, Reaffirming CGTMSE’s Vision Of Building A Robust And Inclusive Credit Guarantee Ecosystem To Strengthen The Spirit Of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

28/05/2025 Secretary, DFS Shri M. Nagaraju Handed Over A Cheque As Release Of Funds To Avaana Sustainability Fund (ASF), Supported By The Green Climate Fund (GCF) And Anchored By SIDBI Under DFS Guidance. SIDBI, A GCF Accredited Entity, Continues To Champion Green MSMEs Across Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Circular Economy, E-mobility & Adaptation—helping India Meet Its Net Zero. ASF Will Catalyze Equity Investments In Low-carbon, Climate-resilient Businesses And Climate Tech Startups, Targeting A Leverage Of USD 120 Mn. Secretary, DFS Also Emphasized Taking The Green Agenda To Rural Enterprises, Aligning With The Vision Of ViksitBharat.

28/05/2025 At The “Data Unlocked” Event By Sahamati And FACE, Leaders Discussed How Data And FinTech Are Improving Credit Access For Small Businesses. SIDBI Stressed Boosting MSME Contributions To GDP And Formalization Through Udyam. Using Bank, GST, And ITR Data Can Ease MSME Qualification, While RBI’s Linking Of Udyam To PSL Is Driving Participation. The Event Also Covered FinTech’s Role In Reaching Underserved Borrowers, Data Governance Under DPDP, And Using AI To Enhance Credit And Risk Assessment.

7/01/25 SIDBI, In Partnership With Solidaridad Regional Expertise Centre, Has Launched An Initiative In Unnao-Kanpur To Skill 250 Informal Women Leather Workers. A Training-cum-production Centre Offers Hands-on Skill Development, Entrepreneurial Support, And Formal Credit Access To MSMEs. The Project Helps Women Create Value-added Leather Products, Form Producer Groups, And Integrate Into The Formal Economy. Expected Outcomes Include 40 New Product Designs, 10+ Women-led Producer Groups, A Producer-owned Company, And Market And Credit Linkages For Over 8 Groups. Exposure Visits Will Enhance Real-world Learning. This Initiative Aims To Drive Inclusive Growth, Women’s Economic Empowerment, And Sustainable Leather Value Chains.

22/05/2025 SIDBI And TransUnion CIBIL Jointly Unveiled The Latest Edition Of The MSME Pulse Report. This Edition Presents Significant Insights Into India's MSME Sector, Showcasing A Robust 13% Year-over-year Growth In The Commercial Credit Portfolio, Which Now Stands At An Impressive ₹35.2 Lakh Crore. A Key Highlight Of The Report Is The Notable Improvement In Credit Performance, With Overall 90 Day Plus Delinquencies Falling To A Five-year Low Of Just 1.8%. The Report Also Analyzes The Dynamics Of Credit Supply And Demand, The Role Of The Different Lender Categories In MSME Lending And The Progress In Financial Inclusion Through New To Credit Origination.

13/03/25 SIDBI Was Recognized By TiE Mumbai At TiEcon Mumbai 2025 For Its Significant Contributions To The Venture Capital Industry. The Award Was Conferred Upon Shri Manoj Mittal, CMD, SIDBI, And Was Received On His Behalf By Shri Satya Prakash Singh, CGM, SIDBI, From Shri Narayana Murthy, Co-founder Of Infosys. This Recognition Was A Testament To SIDBI’s Commitment To Fostering Innovation, Empowering Startups, And Strengthening The MSME Ecosystem In India.

17/03/2025 Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, DFS Visited SIDBI And Reviewed The Operations Of SIDBI. While Recognising The Impactful Work Of SIDBI, Shri Nagaraju Desired SIDBI To Reach Out To All Major MSME Clusters, Create Partnerships, Facilitate Eco-system Development And Build Capacity Of Other Organisations For Overall Development Of MSME Sector.

25/03/2025 Shri Prakash Kumar, DMD, SIDBI, Participated In The Launch Of 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻(𝘀) At An Event Focused On A 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼-𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, Organized By Friends Of Women's World Banking In Mumbai. While Launching The Research Report And Facilitating Women Entrepreneurs, He Congratulated Women Entrepreneurs For Showing Extraordinary Progress In Entrepreneurship. He Explained About The Schemes Of SIDBI And Specific Interventions To Foster And Support Women Entrepreneurs.

2/04/2025 SIDBI Participated In A Meaningful Meeting With A Chilean Delegation Led By Mr. Daniel Hojman, Chairman, BancoEstado, And Mr. José Miguel Benavente H., Executive Vice President, CORFO, Government Of Chile. Shri Satya Prakash Singh, CGM, SIDBI, Highlighted Key Initiatives Driving MSME And Startup Growth In India, Covering Startup Financing, Innovation Support, Green Entrepreneurship, And Capacity Building. The Discussions Explored Potential Collaborations To Foster Innovation, Enterprise Development, And Financial Inclusion, Reinforcing A Shared Vision For Globally Connected And Sustainable Ecosystems.

2/04/2025 On Its 35th Foundation Day, SIDBI Celebrated This Significant Milestone With Great Enthusiasm, Embracing The Themes Of Innovation, Inclusion, And Impact In Its Mission To Empower MSMEs. In His Inspiring Address, Shri Manoj Mittal, CMD, SIDBI, Highlighted The Institution’s Remarkable Contributions To The MSME Ecosystem And Expressed Heartfelt Gratitude. A Key Highlight Of The Celebration Was The Mesmerizing Play Of Ismat Apa Ke Naam, Where The Legendary Naseeruddin Shah, Along With Ratna Pathak Shah And Heeba Shah, Brought Ismat Chughtai’s Timeless Tales To Life. Their Stellar Performances, Rich Storytelling, And Deep Emotional Expressions Captivated The Audience, Making It A Truly Unforgettable Experience.

2/04/2025 On Its 35th Foundation Day, SIDBI Celebrated This Significant Milestone With Great Enthusiasm, Embracing The Themes Of Innovation, Inclusion, And Impact In Its Mission To Empower MSMEs. In His Inspiring Address, Shri Manoj Mittal, CMD, SIDBI, Highlighted The Institution’s Remarkable Contributions To The MSME Ecosystem And Expressed Heartfelt Gratitude. A Key Highlight Of The Celebration Was The Mesmerizing Play Of Ismat Apa Ke Naam, Where The Legendary Naseeruddin Shah, Along With Ratna Pathak Shah And Heeba Shah, Brought Ismat Chughtai’s Timeless Tales To Life. Their Stellar Performances, Rich Storytelling, And Deep Emotional Expressions Captivated The Audience, Making It A Truly Unforgettable Experience.

3/04/2025 The Startup Mahakumbh Was Inaugurated In The Esteemed Presence Of Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Minister Of State, Ministry Of Commerce & Industry And Ministry Of Electronics & Information Technology. Shri Manoj Mittal, CMD, SIDBI, Delivered The Opening Plenary, Highlighting SIDBI’s Crucial Role In Strengthening Startup Financing And Fostering A Robust Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. The Address Underscored SIDBI’s Proactive Engagement With Startups Through LP-GP Meetings, Reaffirming Its Commitment To Direct Interaction And Support. He Emphasized That India’s Fund Of Funds Initiative Has Significantly Transformed Early-stage Financing, Empowering Thousands Of Entrepreneurs Across The Country

4/04/2025 Shri Sudatta Mandal, DMD, SIDBI Delivered A Keynote Address On The Day 2 Of Startup Mahakumbh, Emphasizing How India's Expanding Network Of Incubators And Accelerators Is Fueling Its Robust Startup Ecosystem. He Detailed SIDBI's Strategic Initiatives Aimed At Reinforcing This Foundational Structure And Providing Support To Entrepreneurs Across The Country.

04/04/2025 Shri Prakash Kumar, DMD, SIDBI, Delivered The SIDBI Keynote Address On Day 2 Of Startup Mahakumbh 2025, Highlighting The Pivotal Role And Evolution Of Fintech Industry In Driving MSME Growth, Digital Inclusion, And Financial Innovation, Along With SIDBI’s Initiatives To Empower Startups And Financial Innovators. The Session Also Shed Light On Key Policy And Financial Trends Shaping India's Startup Ecosystem, Reinforcing SIDBI’s Commitment To Fostering A Resilient And Inclusive Financial Landscape For Bharat.

5/04/2025 An Exclusive Gathering Of LP/GPs Was Organized Alongside Startup Mahakumbh 2025 In Delhi. The Event Was Graced By Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister Of Commerce & Industry. Shri Manoj Mittal, CMD, SIDBI, Delivered The Keynote Address, Highlighting The Evolving Investment Landscape And The Vast Potential Of India’s Startup Ecosystem. Several Other Dignitaries Were Also Present At The Gathering.

8/04/2025 On The Occasion Of Completion Of 10 Years Of MUDRA’s Operations, Shri Manoj Mittal, Chairman, MUDRA Ltd., Addressed The Staff, Commemorating A Decade Of Impact And Growth

21/04/2025 SIDBI Participated In The Viksit Odisha 2036 Conclave On April 19, 2025, Organized By The Indian Chamber Of Commerce In Bhubaneswar. The Event Witnessed The Presence Of Shri Prithviraj Harichandan, Hon’ble Minister Of Law, Works And Excise, Government Of Odisha; Shri Bhatruhari Mahatab, Hon’ble Member Of Parliament And Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, DFS. Shri Manoj Mittal, CMD, SIDBI, Addressed The Gathering And Highlighted Key Focus Areas For MSME Development In Odisha, Including Strengthening Industrial Infrastructure, Improving Market Linkages, Supporting Micro Units To Scale, Leveraging Tourism For Economic Growth, Promoting Renewable Energy, And Enhancing The Startup Ecosystem. The Event Was Also Attended By MDs, DMDs And CEOs Of Leading Public Sector Banks And NABARD.

24/04/2025 Shri Manoj Mittal, CMD, SIDBI, Along With Shri Satya Prakash Singh, CGM, SIDBI Visited The IIT Madras Research Park To Engage With Innovators And Explore Deeper Collaboration In India’s Evolving Startup Ecosystem Aimed At Promoting Entrepreneurship Among Students And Supporting Early-stage Ventures. This Visit Underscores SIDBI’s Commitment To Fostering Innovation And Entrepreneurship In India, Aligning With Its Broader Mission To Support The Startup Ecosystem. By Engaging With Premier Institutions Like IIT Madras, SIDBI Aims To Enhance Its Efforts In Nurturing Innovative Startups And Facilitating Their Growth.

26/04/2025 Shri Sanjay Jain, CGM, SIDBI, Participated In The Round Table Discussion On “Investing In Steel – Bridging Gaps And Forging Financial Success” During The India Steel Expo 2025.He Shared Valuable Insights On SIDBI’s Pivotal Role In Advancing The Development Of MSMEs Across The Country. During The Discussion, Shri Jain Highlighted SIDBI’s Commitment To Empowering India’s MSME Ecosystem, Strengthening The Steel Sector, And Driving Inclusive Financial Growth.