Archive · 19 May 2025
NBFCs Step Up MSME Lending, Filling Credit Gap
Non-bank lenders, like NBFCs, are giving more loans to small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs).
They're focusing on smaller loans (under '10 lakh) backed by property.
Banks often don't focus on these smaller loans.
NBFCs are seeing growth in 'micro-LAP' loans.
Many borrowers are from lower-income groups, and NBFCs are experienced in understanding their needs.
The MSME sector still needs a lot more credit.
NBFCs' lending to MSMEs is growing faster than banks'.
Government programs are helping NBFCs lend with confidence.
These loans are a high-yielding business for NBFCs.
NBFCs are increasing loans to MSMEs, outpacing bank lending growth.
NBFCs are focusing on micro-LAP loans (under '10 lakh) due to banks' focus on larger loans.
MSME sector faces a significant credit gap.
NBFCs have increased their share of MSME credit portfolios.
Micro-LAP market has grown significantly in recent years.
- Who
- Non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
- What
- NBFCs are increasing lending to MSMEs, particularly through micro-LAP loans.
- When
- Ending September 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- MSMEs require more credit, and NBFCs are finding opportunities in this segment.
- Lenders
- NBFCs
- Borrowers
- MSMEs
- Micro-LAP Focus
- Below '10 lakh
- Micro-LAP Yield
- 16-18%
- MSME LAP Market Growth
- '7.5 lakh crore to '11.3 lakh crore (ending Sept 2024)
- NBFC MSME Lending Growth (annual)
- 32%
- MSME Credit in NBFCs' Loan Portfolio
- 5.9% (FY21) to 9.1% (Sept 2024)