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| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| 19.09.2025 | SpaceField... | spacefields.in | $5M | India |
| 16.09.2025 | ECO SOUL | ecosoulhome.com | $30M | United Sta... |
| 06.08.2024 | SigTuple | sigtuple.com | $33.1M | India, Kar... |
| 13.06.2024 | CredAble | credable.in | $8.11M | India, Mah... |
| 08.05.2024 | Myelin Fou... | myelinfoundry.com | $14.56M | India |
Mentions in press and media 153
| Date | Title | Description |
| 26.08.2026 | SIDBI, RRBs plan to expand co-lending arrangement to boost MSME credit in rural areas | - |
| 13.08.2026 | Bluehill.VC closes maiden frontier-tech fund at Rs 400 crore | Chennai-based venture capital firm Bluehill.VC has closed its maiden frontier technology fund at Rs 400 crore, including a Rs 50 crore greenshoe option. Advertisment The fund is backed by institutional investors including SIDBI and the gove... |
| 17.06.2026 | Microfinance sector sees 17% contraction in portfolio in FY26: SIDBI-Equifax report | - |
| 21.04.2026 | Brain health platform Ivory raises $1 M Seed funding from Draper Associates, others | Brain health platform Ivory has raised $1 million in a seed funding round from Draper Associates, SAGE Venture Fund, MoSJE, IFCI Ventures, and SIDBI. It was also featured on Shark Tank India last year. The Mumbai-based startup had previousl... |
| 16.04.2026 | Indian Government announces Rs 10K Cr Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0. | In order to raise venture and growth capital for deep-tech startups, early growth-stage businesses, and tech-driven manufacturing ventures, the Indian government announced the establishment of the Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds... |
| 16.04.2026 | Green Financing Workshop Under EU Switch Asia – Green Threads Project Organised in Panipat with Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) | Panipat, Haryana, India A focused Green Financing Workshop was successfully conducted today in Panipat under the EU Switch Asia – Green Threads Project, in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES), Panipat, which represents ... |
| 15.04.2026 | NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings to increase in FY27 on lower interest rates | - |
| 14.04.2026 | Govt notifies establishment of Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds 2.0 | Synopsis This second tranche of the Fund of Funds will seek to mobilise venture capital and support deeptech, tech-driven, innovative manufacturing startups, and early-growth stage enterprises. Listen to this article in summarized format Li... |
| 09.04.2026 | PMMY loans’ disbursal reach all time high at ₹5.64 lakh cr in FY26 | - |
| 24.03.2026 | Panipat MSMEs Cut Emissions, Unlock Savings in FMC-Led Decarbonisation Initiative | New Delhi, Delhi, India A decarbonisation initiative led by the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), supported by HSBC and implemented in collaboration with the Centre for Responsible Business (CRB), has concluded with a strong, measurable i... |
| 20.03.2026 | Government launches ₹20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for microfinance institutions | - |
| 09.03.2026 | StrideOne Raises ₹100 Cr, Onboards Ex-Max Life Insurance Rajesh Sud As Cofounder | SUMMARY NBFC StrideOne has raised ₹100 Cr (about $11 Mn) in a mix of equity and debt capital from undisclosed investors StrideOne plans to deploy the freshly raised capital in fueling expansion of enterprise anchor programs, strengthening S... |
| 03.03.2026 | T-Hub, SERP, WE HUB launch ₹12.66 cr fund to support rural entrepreneurs | - |
| 27.02.2026 | 9th Responsible Business Membership Organisations Awards Spotlight Green Finance, Sustainability, and MSME Leadership | New Delhi, Delhi, India The 9th Responsible Business Membership Organisations (BMO) Awards, organised by the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), brought together policymakers, financial institutions, Business Membership Organisations (BMOs)... |
| 23.02.2026 | Banks should focus on core business, not on mis-selling, says FM Sitharaman | - |
| 23.02.2026 | BlueHill Capital nears two-thirds of $45m deep tech fund; SIDBI joins as LP | - |
| 14.02.2026 | Cabinet approves fund for startups to mobilise venture capital, support deep-tech entities | - |
| 13.02.2026 | Centre Approves Startup India FoF 2.0 With An Outlay Of ₹10,000 Cr | SUMMARY PM Narendra Modi has approved the second phase of the Startup India Fund of Funds scheme with a corpus of ₹10,000 Cr The fund of funds scheme was first launched by the Union Government in 2016 under the Startup India action plan, wi... |
| 13.02.2026 | Run-up to FY26-end: Credit and deposit growth see robust pick-up | - |
| 09.02.2026 | MFIs push for real-time credit data, regulator hesitant to approve | - |
| 04.02.2026 | Unicorn India Ventures closes third fund at Rs 1,200 crore, to invest in semicon, spacetech and AI infra | Synopsis Unicorn India Ventures has closed its third fund at Rs 1,200 crore, surpassing its initial target of Rs 1,000 crore. The fund focuses on investments in semiconductors, spacetech and AI infrastructure. It has already seen strong ear... |
| 01.02.2026 | Centre proposes TreDS to be settlement platform for MSME purchases by CPSEs | - |
| 01.02.2026 | Viksit Bharat banking reforms: Committee to suggest consolidation, regulations | - |
| 01.02.2026 | Union Budget 2026: High-Level Committee To Review Banking Sector On The Cards | SUMMARY Banking and finance is proposed to have a new committee to oversee and review the overall sector to continue reform-led growth A high-level committee on banking for 'Viksit Bharat' will comprehensively review the sector and align it... |
| 11.01.2026 | Small, mid-sized NBFC-MFIs hope for a credit guarantee fund announcement in Union Budget | - |
| 06.01.2026 | Public sector banks well prepared to move to weekly reporting of credit data | - |
| 01.01.2026 | Slippages in unsecured retail loans go up to 53.1 % of total retail loans for banks: FSR | - |
| 31.12.2025 | Acquisition of assets by banks through limited number of NBFCs could create correlated risk and amplify stress: FSR | - |
| 26.12.2025 | India's Small Business Credit Landscape Evolving Rapidly: CRIF High Mark–SIDBI Report | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India CRIF High Mark and SIDBI have unveiled the second edition of CRIF–SIDBI Small Business Spotlight Report (Dec 2025), offering interesting credit insights into small businesses with credit exposure upto Rs. 5 crores... |
| 15.12.2025 | Workshop - 2 of the EU Green Deal Awareness Series Concludes Successfully in Panipat | Panipat, Haryana, India The second workshop under the EU Green Deal Awareness Series, organised as part of the SWITCH-Asia Green Threads Project, concluded successfully at Days Hotel, Panipat. The session brought together MSMEs from Panipat... |
| 10.12.2025 | IAN Group makes final close of $100 million Alpha Fund | Synopsis IAN Group's $100 million Alpha Fund has closed, targeting early-stage, tech-enabled startups tackling India's major challenges. Backing AI, space, and climate sectors, the fund prioritizes founders from tier-II, III cities and firs... |
| 10.11.2025 | IN-SPACe, SIDBI green light ₹1,000-crore VC Fund for the India’s space sector | - |
| 04.11.2025 | TABP Snacks and Beverages, Blyp, and Tsalla Aerospace Raise Fresh Funds The below brands have announced their latest funding rounds. | TABP Snacks and Beverages Raises USD 3 Mn Funding Coimbatore-based TABP Snacks and Beverages has secured USD 3 million (INR 26 crore) in a funding round led by LC Nueva, with participation from Entrust Family Office, Arun Mukherjee, and So... |
| 25.09.2025 | Empowering Rural Women, Shaping India's Future: FAME Celebrates Impact on 50,000+ Entrepreneurs | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India The Foundation for Advancement of Micro Enterprises (FAME) proudly announces a milestone achievement of empowering over 50,000 women entrepreneurs across rural India within a record span. Since its inception, FAME... |
| 23.09.2025 | Deeptech startup SpaceFields raises $5 M Pre-series A funding | Deeptech startup SpaceFields, based in Bengaluru, raised $5 million (roughly Rs 42 crore) in its pre-Series A round, which was led by Globaz Technologies. Other investors included Rockstud Capital, Venture Catalysts, Nithin Kamath’s Rainmat... |
| 22.09.2025 | SpaceFields and Equilibrium Raise Early-Stage Funding The below brands have announced their latest funding rounds. | SpaceFields Secures USD 5 Mn Pre-Series A Funding Bengaluru-based deeptech startup SpaceFields has raised USD 5 million (about INR 42 crore) in its pre-Series A funding round led by Globaz Technologies. The round also saw participation fro... |
| 22.09.2025 | SpaceFields, All Things People, others raise funds; India Accelerator to buy MySOHO | Spacetech startup SpaceFields, HR-tech platform All Things People (ATP), power equipment maker Tesla Power Equipments and Projects, and generative AI platform OnFinance AI have secured funding in various rounds from venture capital firms, a... |
| 20.09.2025 | From Infra.Market To Blue Energy Motors — Indian Startups Raised $317 Mn This Week | SUMMARY Twenty three startups cumulatively raised $316.6 Mn during September 15-20, a near 7X jump from the $47.8 Mn raised across 18 funding deals in the previous week Ecommerce topped the sectoral charts this week in terms of the number o... |
| 19.09.2025 | SpaceFields bags Rs 42 Cr in pre-Series A funding from Globaz Technologies, others | Spacetech startup SpaceFields has secured Rs 42 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Globaz Technologies, with Rockstud Capital and Venture Catalysts as co-lead investors. Rainmatter, Burla Angel Network, Faad Capital, SIDBI, O2 Ang... |
| 19.09.2025 | Deeptech startup SpaceFields raises $5 million from Globaz Technologies, others | Synopsis SpaceFields, a Bengaluru-based deeptech startup specializing in rocket propulsion systems, has secured $5 million in funding to scale up manufacturing and expand its teams. The funding round was co-led by Globaz Technologies, Rocks... |
| 17.09.2025 | EcoSoul Home Raises USD 20 Mn via Equity and Debt in Series B Round The round was led by Accel along with Bajaj Financial Securities Limited, StartupXseed Ventures, JSW Ventures, and the CK Birla Grou... | EcoSoul Home, a sustainable home essentials company, has raised USD 20 million in a mix of equity and debt financing in its Series B round. The round was led by Accel along with Bajaj Financial Securities Limited, StartupXseed Ventures, JSW... |
| 17.09.2025 | EcoSoul Home grabs $20M to scale sustainable home essentials globally | EcoSoul Home, a sustainable home essentials brand, has raised $20 million in equity and debt funding to accelerate its global expansion. The Series B round was led by Accel, with participation from Bajaj Financial Securities, StartupXseed V... |
| 16.09.2025 | Ecosoul Home Secures $20M to Drive Global Sustainable Homeware Revolution | Ecosoul Home, a pioneer in sustainable homeware, secured $20 million in its Series B funding round. Accel and Bajaj Financial Securities led the significant investment. This capital injection will power aggressive global expansion across Eu... |
| 16.09.2025 | Accel, Bajaj Financial Securities, others back EcoSoul Home’s Series B round | (L-R) Rahul Singh and Arvind Ganesan, founders, EcoSoul Home EcoSoul Home Inc, a sustainable home essentials brand, has raised $20 million (around Rs 176 crore) in a mix of equity and debt in its Series B funding round, which was led by ven... |
| 10.09.2025 | Guna Solar Commissions 994.2 kW Rooftop Solar Plant for Modine Thermal Under Zero-Investment Model | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Guna Solar Private Limited, one of India’s fastest-growing Solar EPC companies based in Chennai, has successfully commissioned a 994.2kW rooftop solar power plant for Modine Thermal Systems Private Limited at thei... |
| 01.09.2025 | Spacetech startups receive Rs 211 Cr under Fund of Funds from Indian Government | India’s expanding space-tech industry is getting a big boost thanks to the Union Government’s announcement of an investment support of Rs 211 crore, or about $25 million, under the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme. According to Union... |
| 25.08.2025 | Government Invests INR 211 Cr to Boost Spacetech Startups Under FFS Scheme Union Minister Piyush Goyal said the move will strengthen domestic innovators with access to vital resources, helping positio... | The Union Government has announced investment support of INR 211 crore under the Fund of Funds for Startups scheme, marking a significant boost for India's expanding space technology ecosystem. Union Minister Piyush Goyal said the move will... |
| 25.08.2025 | Foundation for MSME Clusters Leads Panipat's Green Transformation | Panipat, Haryana, India The Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), as the implementing partner of the “Green Threads” programme funded by the European Union under its SWITCH-Asia initiative, in collaboration with the Panipat Exporters Associat... |
| 11.08.2025 | 2nd Sustainable Agriculture Summit 2025 Calls for Green Growth to Power India's Economic Future | New Delhi, Delhi, India As India sets its sights on becoming the world’s largest economy by 2047, Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Ramdas Athawale asserted that the nation’s growth story must be rooted in the pro... |
| 11.08.2025 | Neuralzome Cybernetic Raises USD 2.4 Mn to Expand Robotic Solutions The pre-seed funding round was led by 8X Ventures, along with Turbostart, Avinya Ventures, Saka Ventures, Appreciate Capital, Astir ... | Neuralzome Cybernetic, a Bengaluru-based deeptech startup, has secured USD 2.4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by 8X Ventures, along with Turbostart, Avinya Ventures, Saka Ventures, Appreciate Capital, Astir Ventures, IIM Ahmedabad'... |
| 10.08.2025 | Robotics deeptech startup Neuralzome Cybernetic raises $2.4 million | Synopsis Neuralzome Cybernetic, a Bengaluru startup, secures $2.4 million in pre-seed funding. The investment will boost autonomous robotics solutions. Sectors like agriculture and manufacturing will benefit. Funds will scale R&D and ex... |
| 31.07.2025 | SIDBI's Latest MSME Outlook Survey Reflects Growing Confidence and Resilience in Q1 FY2026 More than half of the MSMEs in manufacturing and trading reported sales growth during the quarter, while 42 p... | The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has released the third edition of its quarterly MSME Outlook Survey, covering the April–June 2025 period (Q1 FY2026). The findings indicate steady growth in business sentiment and expec... |
| 26.07.2025 | Yali Capital Closes ₹893 Crore Deep Tech Fund The fund will invest in both early-stage (Seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series D and beyond) startups, with a strong emphasis on deep-tech domains such ... | Yali Capital, a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), has announced the successful close of its maiden deep tech-focused fund at INR 893 crore (approximately USD 104 million), significantly surpassing its initial ta... |
| 25.07.2025 | VC fund Yali Capital closes first deeptech fund at Rs 893 crore; exceeds target | Synopsis The fund has exceeded the target corpus of Rs 810 crore, including a greenshoe option of Rs 310 crore. Infosys, Qualcomm Ventures, Tata AIG, DPIIT Fund of Funds for Startups (managed by SIDBI), Self-Reliant India Fund, and Evolvenc... |
| 08.07.2025 | Government Commits Additional INR 10,000 Crore to Boost Deep-Tech Startups Goyal stated that the new funding will focus heavily on supporting the deep-tech ecosystem, including innovation, technology ... | In a move to strengthen India's deep-tech ecosystem, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced an additional INR 10,000 crore allocation under the Fund of Funds scheme. The announcement was made during an event hosted by IIT Mad... |
| 16.05.2025 | Bridging the Digital Divide: The Untapped Potential of India's MSMEs | India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of its economy. They contribute nearly 30% to the GDP and employ over 110 million people. Yet, they remain shackled by outdated practices. The digital revolution is knock... |
| 14.05.2025 | Why are MSMEs Still Unable to Access Newer Markets? Roughly 70 per cent of MSMEs continue to prefer conventional methods of customer engagement, while only 13 per cent have adopted social media-based ... | Despite contributing nearly 30 per cent to India's GDP and employing over 110 million people, the Indian MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) sector remains burdened by long-standing barriers to growth; foremost among them, the inabil... |
| 23.04.2025 | Trident Growth Partners Marks First Close of Maiden Fund at Over INR 1,000 Cr Trident Growth Partners targets Series B and later-stage investments, acquiring significant minority stakes in category-de... | Trident Growth Partners, a newly launched growth-stage investment firm, has announced the first close of its maiden fund at over INR 1,000 crore. The firm secured its Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) license in July 2024 and is exercising ... |
| 16.04.2025 | United India Insurance, SIDBI in pact to offer insurance products for MSMEs | - |
| 15.04.2025 | Govt to Prioritise New-Age Tech and AI Startups Under INR 10,000 Cr Fund of Funds SIDBI will continue its role of deploying capital to SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which subseq... | The commerce and industry ministry is set to channel a significant portion of its second INR 10,000 crore Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS) towards early-stage startups in emerging sectors like new-age technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and... |
| 11.04.2025 | Navigating the Waters of Entrepreneurship: India's MSMEs and Startups in 2025 | In the vast ocean of India's economy, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups are the sturdy ships braving turbulent waters. They are essential to the nation’s growth, yet they face waves of challenges and opportunities. R... |
| 10.04.2025 | MSMEs Will Retain Steady Growth Amidst Global Uncertainties: SIDBI While 80 per cent of MSMEs report having access to finance, the adequacy of this credit remains a sticking point. Approximately 40 pe... | India's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are displaying a blend of cautious optimism and resilience as they navigate a complex economic landscape. The MSME Outlook Survey Edition 2 by SIDBI, paints a subtle picture of recovery an... |
| 08.04.2025 | Empowering India’s Digital Future: Investments and Innovations in Financial Ecosystems | In a world where technology and finance intertwine, India is making bold strides. Recent investments and government initiatives are setting the stage for a digital revolution. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)... |
| 07.04.2025 | NABARD and HSBC Invest in OPL to Strengthen Digital Financial Ecosystems For NABARD, the investment aligns with its goal of digitising the rural economy through integration with Regional Rural Banks (... | Digital credit infrastructure company OPL has secured a strategic investment from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and HSBC. The investment is expected to bolster OPL's efforts to digitise lending processes, ... |
| 07.04.2025 | Asha Ventures Fund I Receives USD 10 Million Commitment from British International Investment With the latest funding from BII, Asha Ventures Fund I continues to move toward its final close, aiming to... | Asha Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on impact-driven investments in India, has secured a USD10 million commitment from British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution. The funding brings Asha Ventu... |
| 07.04.2025 | Asha Ventures bags $10M from BII to boost impact-focused investments | Asha Ventures on Monday said it secured $10 million in funding from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, bringing its debut fund closer to its $91 million target. The purpose-... |
| 06.04.2025 | Govt approves second Fund of Funds for Indian startups, sets up Startup India Desk | Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the government has approved the second fund of funds for startups with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore. At the Startup Mahakumbh event, the Minister remarked that Rs 2,000 crore would be di... |
| 06.04.2025 | Piyush Goyal launches Startup India Desk helpline for Indian entrepreneurs — All you need to know | Union minister for commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal on April 5 launched a dedicated “Startup India Desk” — a helpline number for emerging entrepreneurs in India, according to an official release from the ministry. Piyush Goyal made the a... |
| 02.04.2025 | The Reserve Bank of India: Navigating the Future of Finance | The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stands as a beacon in the financial landscape of the nation. As it celebrates its 90th anniversary, the RBI is not just reflecting on its past but is also setting the stage for a transformative future. The ne... |
| 01.04.2025 | RBI among most critically important institutions in India, President Murmu says | The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been at the centre of India’s growth story since it’s inception in 1935 and has emerged as one of the most critically important institutions in the nation, President Droupadi Murmu said at the RBI’s 90th ... |
| 31.03.2025 | Startup Mahakumbh To Amplify Collaboration Between State & Startup Ecosystems: SIDBI’s Manoj Mittal | SUMMARY SIDBI continues to be one of the key enablers for Indian startups, having mobilised nearly INR 92K Cr of investments through the Fund of Funds scheme As a part of the organising committee of the upcoming edition of Startup Mahakumbh... |
| 07.03.2025 | SIDBI and Federal Bank Join Hands to Boost MSME Financing The partnership aims to provide funding solutions for project finance, machinery and equipment purchases, working capital needs, and loans aga... | Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and The Federal Bank Limited (FBL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance financial support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership aims to pro... |
| 01.02.2025 | Start-ups see more capital, but key reforms still awaited | Indian start-ups saw the government renew its pledge to increase rupee capital participation through their announcement of a new Fund of Funds (FoF) for start-ups. The previous ₹10,000 crore FoF, managed by SIDBI, helped galvanise around ₹9... |
| 20.01.2025 | Exit plan for VC investors: Sidbi's secondary deal fund | ETtech The central government is planning to provide a corpus to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) to run a secondaries-focused fund of funds, people in the know told ET. Read More News on Sidbiventure capitalstartup ex... |
| 05.01.2025 | Investing in Skills is an Investment in our Future The 2023 global unemployment rate was 5.1 per cent, slightly improving from 2022's 5.3 per cent. Skilling reduces this rate. | The global workforce is evolving in leaps and bounds, and every industry needs to reconsider skill requirements due to the rise of AI, automation, and digitalization. Conventional jobs are constantly evolving. Adapting to AI tools, data ana... |
| 04.01.2025 | Indian startups no longer need yearly fund allocation, not many have lost unicorn status: Piyush Goyal | Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, on Saturday, January 4, said that it is no longer necessary for Indian startups to receive annual allocations, reported the news portal CNBC-TV18. Also Read | From founders to athletes: ... |
| 22.12.2024 | CII seeks reforms in India’s priority sector lending framework | New Delhi, Dec 22 (PTI) Industry body CII has proposed reforms in India's Priority Sector Lending (PSL) framework, suggesting inclusion of emerging sectors and high-impact sectors like digital infrastructure, green initiatives, healthcare, ... |
| 18.12.2024 | Bamboo Over Fossil Fuels: Pasha Patel Advocates for a Sustainable Energy Revolution at FMC's International Conference | New Delhi, Delhi, India The Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC) successfully concluded its international conference on “Just Transition to Net Zero – Role of Bamboo in the SAARC Region” at Deventure Sarovar Portico, Kapas Hera, New Delhi. Th... |
| 12.12.2024 | Foundation for MSME Clusters Hosts International Conference on "Just Transition to Net Zero – Role of Bamboo in the SAARC Region" | New Delhi, Delhi, India The Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC) is proud to host an international conference titled “Just Transition to Net Zero – Role of Bamboo in the SAARC Region” on December 17th, 2024, at Deventure Sarovar Portico, Kapa... |
| 11.12.2024 | Capria Ventures to raise $100 million for India Fund III Recommended Stories For You | Global South specialist venture capital firm Capria Ventures has launched its $100-million (Rs 830 crore approximately) Capria India Fund III, said a top executive. The fund, structured as a master-feeder investment, will see participatio... |
| 04.12.2024 | Investing in Skills is An Investment in Our Future According to SIDBI, India needs over 1 million additional workers with robotics expertise alone. | The global workforce is evolving in leaps and bounds, and every industry needs to reconsider skill requirements due to the rise of AI, automation, and digitalization. Conventional jobs are constantly evolving, and new, previously unheard-of... |
| 09.11.2024 | Finance Ministry's New Policies to Boost MSME Funding Access by Up to INR 100 Crore The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently reported a 13.3 per cent year-on-year increase in lending to micro and smal... | India's Ministry of Finance is considering measures to enhance access to funding for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative aims to provide the sector with critical working capital and strengthen job creation, alignin... |
| 24.10.2024 | German Delegation from Friedrich Naumann Foundation Visits Delhi MSMEs | New Delhi, Delhi, India A high-level delegation led by Mr. Frank Muller-Rosentritt (Member of Parliament, Free Democratic Party, Germany) and Dr. Carsten Klein (Head, Regional Office, FNF South Asia), along with Mr. Frank Hoffmann (Regional... |
| 23.10.2024 | Avaana Capital raises $135M fund for climate and sustainability tech startups Recommended Stories For You | Climate-tech venture capital fund Avaana Capital on Wednesday said that it has closed its $135 million Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund. The firm will invest in early-stage companies that use technology to create scalable solutions fo... |
| 23.10.2024 | DFS Secretary warns MFIs on reckless lending to SHGs, cites risk to sector stability | The Department of Financial Services (Finance Ministry) Secretary M. Nagaraju on Wednesday sounded a note of caution to Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) against “reckless lending” to Self Help Groups (SHGs), emphasising that such practices ... |
| 23.10.2024 | Avaana Capital Completes Final Close of USD 135 Mn Climate and Sustainability Fund The fund is backed by Green Climate Fund (GCF), DFC, UKIDCF, SRI Fund, SIDBI, Azim Premji Trust, and corporate suppor... | Avaana Capital, a leading climate-focused venture capital firm, has successfully completed the final close of its Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund with a total fund size of USD 135 million. The fund is dedicated to investing in early-... |
| 07.10.2024 | Small Finance Banks Seek Relief Amid High Credit-Deposit Ratios | Small finance banks (SFBs) are knocking on the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) door. They are asking for a break. The reason? Their credit-deposit (CD) ratios have soared past 90%. This is a significant figure. It indicates that these banks a... |
| 06.10.2024 | SFBs knock RBI door as credit-deposit ratio go over 90% | With the credit-deposit ratio going past the 90 per cent mark, small finance banks have sought a relaxation of the existing computational norms set by the Reserve Bank of India. Unlike large universal commercial banks who have CD ratio in t... |
| 01.10.2024 | Financial condition of regional rural banks in north-east improved after regular review: Finance Ministry | The financial condition of the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) of the North east region have improved since regular reviews began in 2022, highlighted the Ministry of Finance. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday chaired a key re... |
| 20.08.2024 | The Future of Deposit Insurance and Banking in India: A Crucial Crossroad | In the bustling world of finance, the stakes are high. The recent discussions led by RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlight a pivotal moment for India's banking sector. The need for a robust de... |
| 19.08.2024 | FM Sitharaman directs Public Sector Banks to launch special drive to garner deposits | Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday advised Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to make concerted efforts to garner deposits by conducting special drives. This advice is crucial as PSBs are experiencing a tricky situa... |
| 08.08.2024 | Nazara Gets Green Light To Acquire Bankrupt Smaaash Entertainment | SUMMARY Nazara’s board has “in-principally” approved availing a bank guarantee of up to INR 20 Cr to acquire the sports entertainment company Nazara added that its resolution plan for acquiring Smaaash was subject to the terms of the letter... |
| 07.08.2024 | The Surge of Innovation: A Look at Recent Startup Funding in India | The Indian startup ecosystem is buzzing. Recent funding rounds showcase a diverse array of sectors, from medtech to agritech, and even dating apps. Investors are eager to back innovative ideas. The landscape is shifting, and the stakes are ... |
| 06.08.2024 | Navigating the Future: India’s MSME Financing and Infrastructure Development | India stands at a crossroads. The nation’s economic landscape is shifting, driven by strategic partnerships and ambitious infrastructure projects. At the heart of this transformation lies the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sect... |
| 06.08.2024 | Medtech startup SigTuple raises $4 million from Sidbi Venture Capital, others | ETtechTathagato Rai Dastidar, founder and CEO, SigTuple SigTuple, a medtech startup specialising in digital microscopy solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has raised Rs 33 crore ($4 million) in an extended series C funding rou... |
| 05.08.2024 | SIDBI Partners C2TREDs for MSME Loans Kerala Drafts Master Plan for Vizhinjam Port India's Major Ports Capacity Up 87% Since 2014 MCA Nepal Contracts Indian Firm for Substation | ECONOMY & POLICY SIDBI Partners C2TREDs for MSME Loans 05 Aug 2024 1 Min Read CW Team The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced a strategic partnership with C2TREDs and U GRO Capital to enhance financing optio... |
| 02.08.2024 | Sidbi Joins C2treds, UGRO to Boost MSME Credit Soshe Power Secures EPC Contract for Solar Projects First Solar's Q2 Profit Surges Amid Strong Sales Volumes Bengaluru Proposes Rs.327 Bn Twin Tunnel Roa... | ECONOMY & POLICY Sidbi Joins C2treds, UGRO to Boost MSME Credit 02 Aug 2024 3 Min Read CW Team In a significant move to enhance credit access for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Small Industries Development Bank of Ind... |
| 01.08.2024 | Trident: Weaving a Tapestry of Triumph | Chandigarh, India In a realm often dominated by balance sheets and market shares, Trident Group has woven a unique narrative that goes beyond the world of textiles. The company has emerged as a champion of holistic development, with a stead... |
| 30.07.2024 | Working Capital Fintech C2FO Announces Small Industries Development Bank of India as Latest Financier to Join C2treds | C2FO, the on-demand working capital platform, announced that the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is the latest financier to join C2treds. This national funding platform “enables the early payment of invoices to provide mu... |
| 30.07.2024 | UGRO Capital, SIDBI ink co-lending partnership | UGRO Capital, a data-tech non-banking financial company (NBFC) has entered into a co-lending partnership with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership is ... |
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