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Updated: May 19, 2025

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Breaking Update

New MSME Classification Effective April 1, 2025

Investment limits increased by 2.5 times and turnover thresholds doubled.

Latest MSME Updates

Stay informed about the most recent policies, schemes, and initiatives for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in India.

Policy

Revised MSME Classification Criteria

Investment limits increased to ₹2.5 crore for micro, ₹25 crore for small, and ₹125 crore for medium enterprises. Turnover limits doubled to ₹10 crore, ₹100 crore, and ₹500 crore respectively.

April 1, 2025
Ministry of MSME
Finance

Enhanced Credit Guarantee Cover for MSEs

Credit guarantee cover for micro and small enterprises enhanced from ₹5 crore to ₹10 crore, unlocking an additional ₹1.5 lakh crore in credit over five years.

March 25, 2025
Finance Ministry
Finance

Micro Enterprise Credit Card Scheme Launched

New customizable credit card with ₹5 lakh limit for micro enterprises registered on the Udyam portal. 10 lakh cards to be issued in the first year.

March 15, 2025
Udyam Portal
Schemes

Support for First-Time Women, SC, ST Entrepreneurs

New scheme offering term loans up to ₹2 crore for 5 lakh first-time entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups, with online capacity-building programs.

March 10, 2025
Ministry of MSME
Export

BharatTradeNet Platform for International Trade

Unified platform launched for trade documentation and financing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce non-tariff barriers for MSMEs.

March 6, 2025
Ministry of Commerce
Policy

National Manufacturing Mission Announced

New mission providing policy support and roadmaps for industries under Make in India, with emphasis on Clean Tech manufacturing and domestic value addition.

February 25, 2025
PMO India
Finance

₹10,000 Crore Fund of Funds for Startups

Additional fund established to provide financial support to startups across various sectors, enabling them to scale operations and drive innovation.

February 15, 2025
SIDBI
Schemes

Focus Product Scheme for Footwear Sector

New scheme to boost productivity and competitiveness in the footwear sector, aiming to create 22 lakh jobs and achieve ₹4 lakh crore turnover.

February 10, 2025
Ministry of Textiles
Latest Initiatives

New MSME Schemes & Initiatives

Discover the latest government schemes and initiatives designed to support and empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in India.

FinanceNew

Micro Enterprise Credit Card (ME-Card)

Launched: February 2025

Customized credit cards with ₹5 lakh limit for micro enterprises registered on the Udyam portal.

EntrepreneurshipNew

First-Time Entrepreneurs Support Scheme

Launched: April 2025

Term loans up to ₹2 crore for first-time women, SC, and ST entrepreneurs over five years.

FinanceNew

Enhanced Credit Guarantee Scheme

Launched: March 2025

Credit guarantee cover for micro and small enterprises increased from ₹5 crore to ₹10 crore.

Industry SpecificNew

Focus Product Scheme for Footwear & Leather

Launched: May 2025

Special scheme to boost productivity, quality, and competitiveness in the footwear and leather sector.

StartupsNew

New Fund of Funds for Startups

Launched: February 2025

₹10,000 crore fund established to provide financial support to startups across various sectors.

ExportNew

BharatTradeNet for International Trade

Launched: June 2025

Unified platform for trade documentation and financing solutions to enhance efficiency for MSMEs.

May 19, 2025

Funding Opportunities

Discover the latest financial schemes and funding options designed to support and empower MSMEs across India.

Credit Guarantee

Enhanced Credit Guarantee Scheme

Launched: March 2025

Expanded credit guarantee cover of ₹10 crore for micro and small enterprises, unlocking ₹1.5 lakh crore in additional funding.

All MSMEs
Women & SC/ST

First-Time Entrepreneurs Support Scheme

Launched: April 2025

Term loans up to ₹2 crore for first-time women, SC, and ST entrepreneurs over five years.

Women & SC/ST
Working Capital

Micro Enterprise Credit Card (ME-Card)

Launched: February 2025

Customized credit cards with ₹5 lakh limit for micro enterprises registered on the Udyam portal.

All MSMEs
ExportExport

MSME Export Credit Scheme

Launched: May 2025

Special term loans up to ₹20 crore for MSME exporters to enhance global competitiveness.

Exporters
ExportExport

BharatTradeNet Platform

Launched: June 2025

Unified platform for trade documentation and financing solutions to enhance efficiency for exporters.

Exporters
StartupsStartups

New Fund of Funds for Startups

Launched: February 2025

₹10,000 crore fund established to provide financial support to startups across various sectors.

Startups
StartupsStartups

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups

Launched: May 2025

Enhanced guarantee cover of up to ₹20 crore per borrower for loans extended to DPIIT-recognized startups.

Startups
Women & SC/STWomen

Annapurna Scheme for Women

Launched: March 2025

Loans up to ₹50,000 for women entrepreneurs in food processing and catering businesses.

Women

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Funding Alert

New Export Credit Scheme for MSMEs announced with term loans up to ₹20 crore. Applications open June 1, 2025.

May 15, 2025 • Ministry of MSME
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