Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

SIDBI is the principal financial institution established to promote, finance, and develop the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in India. It supports MSMEs through direct and indirect lending, equity support, and development initiatives. SIDBI plays a key role in implementing government schemes, facilitating access to capital, and building capacity for MSMEs to integrate into domestic and global value chains. It also acts as a nodal agency for various MSME-oriented programs and promotes entrepreneurship through credit-plus services.