**Executive Summary**
The Union Cabinet has approved an equity support of Rs.5,000 crore to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to increase the flow of credit to MSMEs at competitive rates. The equity capital will be infused by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in three tranches between Financial Year 2025-26 and 2027-28. This infusion aims to add approximately 25.74 lakh new MSME beneficiaries by the end of Financial Year 2028.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Equity Support Approval:**
* The Union Cabinet approved Rs.5,000 crore equity support for SIDBI.
* **Equity Infusion:**
* Rs.5,000 crore will be infused by DFS in three tranches:
* Rs.3,000 crore in Financial Year 2025-26 at the book value of Rs.568.65/- as on 31.03.2025
* Rs.1,000 crore each in Financial Year 2026-27 and Financial Year 2027-28 at the book value as on 31st March of the respective previous financial year.
* **Impact on MSMEs:**
* Financial assistance is expected to reach 102 lakh MSMEs by the end of Financial Year 2028, up from 76.26 lakh at the end of Financial Year 2025.
* Approximately 25.74 lakh new MSME beneficiaries are expected to be added.
* Employment generation is estimated to be 1.12 crore with the new MSME beneficiaries.
* **SIDBI's CRAR:**
* The equity infusion will enable SIDBI to maintain a healthy Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR).
* SIDBI will be able to maintain CRAR above 10.50% under high stress scenario and above 14.50% under Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 over next three years.
* It will also enable SIDBI to generate resources at fair interest rates, thereby increasing the flow of credit to MSMEs at competitive cost.
**Impact Analysis**
**SIDBI**
* **Impact:** The equity infusion will enable SIDBI to maintain a healthy CRAR, generate resources at fair interest rates, and increase the flow of credit to MSMEs at competitive cost.
* **Action Required:** To effectively utilize the infused capital to provide financial assistance to a larger number of MSMEs while maintaining CRAR above the mandated levels.
**MSMEs**
* **Impact:** Increased access to credit at competitive rates, potentially leading to growth and expansion.
* **Action Required:** To avail of the enhanced credit facilities offered by SIDBI to fuel their growth and development.
**Department of Financial Services (DFS)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for infusing equity capital to SIDBI and achieving the set goals.
* **Action Required:** To transfer equity to SIDBI in the planned tranches and monitor SIDBI's progress.
Key Entities Referenced
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI): The primary entity receiving equity support to increase credit flow to MSMEs.
MSMEs: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, the target beneficiaries of the policy.
Union Cabinet: The approving authority for the equity support to SIDBI.
Department of Financial Services (DFS): The department responsible for infusing equity capital into SIDBI.
Ministry of Finance: The overarching ministry responsible for the policy regarding equity support to SIDBI.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves equity support to Small
Industries Development Bank of India
Flow of credit to MSMEs will increase as SIDBI will be able to
generate additional resources at competitive rates
Approximately 25.74 lakh new MSME beneficiaries will be
added
प्रव तथ: 21 JAN 2026 12:20PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the equity support of
Rs.5,000 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
The equity capital of Rs.5000 crore shall be infused into SIDBI by the Department of Financial Services
(DFS) in three tranches of Rs.3,000 crore in Financial year 2025-26 at the book value of Rs.568.65/- as on
31.03.2025 and Rs.1,000 crore each in Financial Year 2026-27 and Financial year 2027-28 at the book
value as on 31st March of the respective previous financial year.
Impact:
Post equity capital infusion of Rs.5000 crore, number of MSMEs to be provided financial assistance is
expected to increase from 76.26 lakh at the end of Financial Year 2025 to 102 lakhs (approximately 25.74
lakh new MSME beneficiaries will be added) by the end of Financial Year 2028. As per latest data (as on
30.09.2025) available from official website of M/o MSME, 3016 crore employment is generated by 6.90
crore MSMEs (i.e. employment generation of 4.37 persons per MSME). Considering this average,
employment generation is estimated to be 1.12 crore with the expected addition of 25.74 lakh new MSME
beneficiaries by the end of Financial Year 2027-28.
Background:
With a focus on directed credit and anticipated growth in that portfolio over the next five years, the risk-
weighted assets on SIDBI’s balance sheet are expected to rise significantly. This increase will necessitate
higher capital to sustain the same level of Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR). The digital and
digitally-enabled collateral-free credit products being developed by SIDBI, aimed at boosting credit flow,
along with the venture debt being offered to start-ups, will further escalate the risk-weighted assets,
requiring even more capital to meet healthy CRAR.
A healthy CRAR, well above the mandated level, is a key to protect credit rating. SIDBI will benefit from
an infusion of additional share capital by maintaining a healthy CRAR. This infusion of additional capital
would enable SIDBI to generate resources at fair interest rates, thereby increasing the flow of credit toMicro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at competitive cost. The proposed equity infusion in
staggered or phased manner will enable SIDBI to maintain CRAR above 10.50% under high stress
scenario and above 14.50% under Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 over next three years.
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