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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.