On February 16, 2026, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) met with select Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and representatives of MSME associations in Mumbai as part of the RBI's ongoing engagement with stakeholders. Deputy Governors Shri T Rabi Sankar, Shri Swaminathan J, and Shri S C Murmu, along with other senior RBI officers, were also present. The Governor highlighted the importance of the MSME sector to India's economy. Improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy priority for the RBI. The Governor outlined policy and regulatory measures undertaken by the Government of India and the RBI for the sector and encouraged MSMEs to pursue formalization, maintain credit discipline, and adopt digital payments. Participants shared feedback and suggestions on policy issues and challenges related to credit flow to the MSME sector.
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The press release number is 2025-2026/2125. Brij Raj, Chief General Manager, is the contact person for the press release.
Key Entities Referenced
MSMEs: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, the main subject of the meeting and discussion.
Reserve Bank of India: Central Bank of India, the organization convening the meeting.
Mumbai: Location where the meeting between the RBI Governor and MSME representatives took place.
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February 16, 2026
Governor, Reserve Bank of India meets select MSMEs and representatives of
MSME associations in Mumbai on February 16, 2026
As a part of the Reserve Bank of India’s continued engagement with stakeholders,
the Governor held a meeting today in Mumbai with select Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) and representatives of MSME associations.
Deputy Governors, Shri T Rabi Sankar, Shri Swaminathan J and Shri S C Murmu,
apart from other senior officers of the Reserve Bank, also attended the meeting.
In his remarks, the Governor underscored the pivotal role of the MSME sector in
India’s economic landscape contributing significantly to GDP, exports and livelihoods.
He emphasised that improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for
MSMEs remains a key policy priority of the Reserve Bank. He also outlined several
policy and regulatory measures undertaken for the sector by Government of India
and Reserve Bank. He encouraged MSMEs to pursue formalisation, maintain credit
discipline and adopt digital payments to build their long-term resilience and
competitiveness.
During the interactive session, the participants shared their feedback and
suggestions on policy issues and operational challenges related to credit flow to the
MSME sector.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/2125 Chief General Manager