In boost to MSMEs, FM Nirmala Sitharaman pushes for Rs1.5L cr extra PSB loans in FY25

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised the lending target for public sector banks to MSMEs by nearly 35% for this financial year. She set a new target of Rs 5.7 lakh crore, emphasizing that no small business should be denied funding. Sitharaman urged public sector banks to take the lead in lending to MSMEs, aiming for greater...