Finance Ministry to Launch Digital Credit Assessment Model for MSMEs in December
ECONOMY & POLICY

Finance Ministry to Launch Digital Credit Assessment Model for MSMEs in December

The Finance Ministry is set to launch a digital credit assessment model for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This model, which was announced in the Budget 2024, aims to simplify loan access by utilizing MSMEs’ digital footprints, providing an alternative to traditional credit assessment methods.

The new framework is designed to aid MSMEs that often lack formal documentation and have trouble obtaining loans. The model will use digital data from business-related activities such as employee salary payments, utility bills, and bank transactions to assess the creditworthiness of businesses, especially small MSMEs that do not have balance sheets.

The new approach is expected to save MSMEs the costs of obtaining external ratings and provide them with more accessible, low-cost loans. The initiative also integrates with the Rs 100-crore Credit Guarantee Scheme, which will allow MSMEs to secure loans without third-party guarantees or collateral.

With an estimated credit gap of Rs 20-25 lakh crore for MSMEs, this model aims to bridge the funding shortfall, particularly for smaller businesses. This shift from traditional credit assessments to a digital-first approach marks a significant step in enhancing credit availability for MSMEs.

The Finance Ministry is set to launch a digital credit assessment model for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This model, which was announced in the Budget 2024, aims to simplify loan access by utilizing MSMEs’ digital footprints, providing an alternative to traditional credit assessment methods. The new framework is designed to aid MSMEs that often lack formal documentation and have trouble obtaining loans. The model will use digital data from business-related activities such as employee salary payments, utility bills, and bank transactions to assess the creditworthiness of businesses, especially small MSMEs that do not have balance sheets. The new approach is expected to save MSMEs the costs of obtaining external ratings and provide them with more accessible, low-cost loans. The initiative also integrates with the Rs 100-crore Credit Guarantee Scheme, which will allow MSMEs to secure loans without third-party guarantees or collateral. With an estimated credit gap of Rs 20-25 lakh crore for MSMEs, this model aims to bridge the funding shortfall, particularly for smaller businesses. This shift from traditional credit assessments to a digital-first approach marks a significant step in enhancing credit availability for MSMEs.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Sabarmati Riverfront Two Plots Up for Auction at Rs2.24 bn Base Price

Two commercial plots on the western bank of the Sabarmati Riverfront will be auctioned with a base price of Rs 112 crore each, equivalent to Rs 1.12 bn apiece and Rs 2.24 billion in total. The parcels are located adjacent to the Metro Rail Bridge in Ahmedabad and form the first commercial offering after a prolonged pause. The Riverfront Development Corporation has framed the sale as part of a phased commercial release to revive development along the riverfront. The combined base valuation has been set by the corporation to reflect market rates along the riverfront. The corporation has fixed a ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Andhra Pradesh to Connect Over One Million Streetlights

Andhra Pradesh will undertake a statewide smart streetlighting programme across all 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), bringing around 1.05 million (mn) streetlights under an AI enabled monitoring and management system. The programme will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) with the Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration under the state Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department. The project aims to convert conventional streetlighting into a digitally managed municipal service monitored and maintained remotely. The initial phase will cover abou..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

AMC To Procure Four Machines For Guard Rail Cleaning

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will introduce four specialised machines for cleaning guard railings along major roads and the central verges of BRTS and Metro corridors. The civic body plans to replace manual labour with mechanised cleaning to improve maintenance of road infrastructure and greenery. The purchase is estimated at Rs 82.8 million (mn), excluding GST. The proposal sets the base price of each machine at about Rs 20.7 million (mn) so four units total Rs 82.8 million (mn) before GST. 18 per cent GST will be applicable separately. During the warranty period each machine will operate ..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement