Veloce Fintech Launches Second Rs 300 Crore Fund to Back MSMEs, Startups

The second fund will provide cheque sizes in the range of Rs 3 crore to Rs 15 crore, supporting working capital, capex, and pre-IPO financing, targeting 20-25 businesses.

Wider TReDS adoption, alternative credit, transparent lending vital to revive viable distressed MSMEs: RBI

Chairing the Standing Advisory Committee (SAC) to review the flow of credit to the MSME sector, the Deputy Governor urged MSME associations to play a greater role in capacity building and in bridging information gaps to help enterprises better leverage formal financial channels.

MSME Business Confidence Dips in Q2 After Three-Quarter Rise: SIDBI Survey

The composite business confidence index for the July-September 2025 quarter declined to 61.64 after surging to 63.75 in the previous quarter from 60.82 during the March quarter and 58.30 during the December quarter last year.

Diwali 2025 Trade Exceeds Rs 6 Lakh Crore, Aided by GST Rate Cut: CAIT

According to a survey by CAIT, traders reported a 25 per cent surge in sales of Indian-manufactured products compared to last year.

SME IPOs Promise Big Gains Alongside Bigger Risk, Higher Volatility: RBI Study

While the buzz around SME IPOs may seem exciting, investing solely on market sentiment can be risky. During bullish phases in the market, enthusiasm and investors’ appetite may cause investors overlook due diligence, according to the study.

PayU to Support Early-Stage Startups Banking with IDFC First Bank; Inks MoU

To begin with, PayU will serve as a payments solutions provider, investor, mentor, and corporate collaborator on IDFC FIRST Bank’s FIRSTWINGS Connect portal to help startups registered on the portal.

NBFC Hiranandani Financial Raises Rs 800 Cr from Vitruvian to Expand MSME Lending

Backed by House of Hiranandani, the Hiranandani Financial Services Hiranandani Financial Services (HFS) operates through a direct-to-customer model.

SME-Focused NBFC BlackSoil Capital Raises Rs 210 Crore Debt in H1 2025

The latest capital infusion will fuel BlackSoil’s SME-focused sector-agnostic lending strategy, with SMEs forming 80 per cent of its portfolio across agritech, climate-tech, EVs, SaaS, healthcare, fintech, and B2B platforms.

India’s Exporting MSMEs Triple in Four Years, Defy Global Headwinds: Report

The study by SMERA on exporting SMEs said that the exports too have seen a three-fold growth, rising from Rs 3.95 lakh crore in 2020-21 to Rs 12.39 lakh crore in 2024–25.

Bank of India to Offer MSME Loan in 30 Minutes; Targets 2 lakh MSMEs in 6 Months

The new platform aims to disburse Rs 1,000 crore in working capital loans in four-six months, targeting over 2 lakh MSMEs in India.

E-commerce Sellers to get GST Relief as Council Approves Simplified Registration Scheme

At present, an enterprise selling goods via e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart or Meesho needs to have a valid Principal State of Business (PPOB) in every state it intends to sell its goods, as per the current GST framework.

Startup Investment Platform BizDateUp Launches Rs 1,000 crore Fund to Back Startups, SMEs, Real Estate

The category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with a Rs 500 crore base fund and a Rs 500 crore green-shoe option will dedicate 50 per cent of its portfolio to high-growth startups, 30 per cent to profitable SMEs, and 20 per cent to selective real-estate equity.

Transaction Banking Startup TransBnk Raises $25 Million Series B Round led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Founded in 2022, TransBnk is building a common operating system for fintechs and other institutions to access the banking ecosystem.

MSMEs to Power Half of India’s GDP, 60% of Exports, Employ 150 Million by 2030: Report

As of FY24, MSMEs' share in GDP stood at 31 per cent, unchanged since FY20, while contribution to exports was 45.7 per cent, down from 49.7 per cent as of FY20.

SISA Ties up With SRM University to Equip Students for High-Demand Cyber, AI Roles Amid Rising Threats

The collaboration will focus on equipping students with industry-relevant skills for in-demand roles and address the country’s growing cybersecurity and AI talent gap.

Amazon Business Opens Wholesale Procurement to Udyam and FSSAI Holders Ahead of Festive Season

Udyam registration is the government-issued certification that recognises a business as an MSME, while an FSSAI license is the mandatory regulatory approval required for businesses involved in manufacturing, processing or selling food products.

US tariffs put India’s textile, diamond and chemical MSMEs at greatest risk

Of the five sectors expected to see a meaningful impact, gems and jewellery has the highest exposure to the US at around $10 billion.

Indian Pharma Faces Growing Risk of US Tariffs, Fitch Warns

Although pharmaceuticals have not been included in the latest tariff round, significant duties on pharmaceutical products could pose “downside risks”.

Microfinance lender Satya MicroCapital raises up to Rs 300 crore via Rights Issue

The company had last secured Rs 500 crore from Japanese multinational financial services institution Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in September 2024.

Startups Raise $5.3 Billion via Public Markets in FY25 as Fundraising Landscape Evolves

FY25 also marked the first full market cycle for India’s startup listings: from euphoric IPOs in 2021–22, sharp corrections in 2023, and rationalisation in 2024, to a new phase of resilience and re-rating.