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In Summary

  • A three-pronged approach aims to boost MSMEs: Equity Support via a ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund and topping up the Self-Reliant India Fund.
  • Liquidity Support will maximize TReDS platform potential through mandatory use, CGTMSE guarantees, GeM integration, and secondary market development.
  • Professional Support will be provided by accredited 'Corporate Mitras' trained by institutions like ICAI to assist MSMEs with compliance.

In Summary

It recognises a three-pronged approach to help MSMEs grow as ‘Champions’ for Viksit Bharat.

Three-pronged approach Includes 

  • Equity Support
    • Dedicated ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for incentivizing enterprises based on select criteria.
    • Proposed to top up the Self-Reliant India Fund set up in 2021, with ₹2,000 crore to micro enterprises.
  • Liquidity Support
    • Maximizing the potential of the TReDS (Trade Receivables Discounting System) platform through four specific measures:
      • Mandatory TReDS Use: All CPSE purchases from MSMEs to be settled via TReDS.
      • Credit Guarantee Support: CGTMSE to provide guarantees for invoice discounting on TReDS, reducing lender risk.GeM–TReDS Integration: Linking GeM with TReDS to share government purchase data with financiers, enabling faster and cheaper MSME credit.
      • Secondary Market Development: Introduction of TReDS receivables as asset-backed securities to boost liquidity.
  • Professional Support (Corporate Mitras)
    • These accredited para-professionals will help MSMEs meet compliance requirements at affordable costs.
    • Professional institutions like ICAI, ICSI, and ICMAI will be facilitated to design short-term, modular courses to train these professionals.

About TReDS (Trade Receivables Discounting System) 

  • TReDS is an electronic platform set up to facilitate MSMEs to unlock working capital by converting their receivables into cash. 

About Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)

  • Set up in 2000 by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and SIDBI
  • The scheme aims to provide credit guarantees for the credit facilities extended to MSEs by the Member Lending Institutions (MLIs), without collateral security or third-party guarantees.
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ICMAI

Institute of Cost Accountants of India. A statutory body that regulates the profession of Cost and Management Accountancy in India. It contributes to the training of Corporate Mitras.

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Institute of Company Secretaries of India. A statutory body that regulates the profession of Company Secretaries in India. It participates in training Corporate Mitras.

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Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. A statutory body that regulates the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India. It plays a role in training professionals for Corporate Mitras.

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