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What is the primary regulatory framework governing MSME lending by banks in India?

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Banks extend credit to MSMEs under the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India, which mandate specific targets for MSME advances as a percentage of Adjusted Net Bank Credit.

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What is the Turnover Method used for assessing working capital needs of MSMEs?

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Working capital assessed at 25% of projected annual turnover.

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What is the difference between fund-based and non-fund-based credit facilities for MSMEs?

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Fund-based facilities involve actual disbursement of funds (e.g., term loans, working capital loans), while non-fund-based facilities like letters of credit and bank guarantees represent contingent liabilities where funds are released only upon invocation.

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What is a packing credit facility and which MSMEs typically use it?

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Pre-shipment export finance for manufacturers fulfilling export orders.

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What is a Cash Credit (CC) account and why is it commonly used by MSMEs?

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A Cash Credit account is a revolving credit facility where the borrower can withdraw funds up to a sanctioned limit against hypothecation of stock and debtors, making it ideal for MSMEs to manage day-to-day working capital needs.

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What is the difference between secured and unsecured loans for MSMEs?

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Secured loans require collateral; unsecured loans need no asset backing.

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What is the purpose of the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)?

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CGTMSE provides collateral-free credit guarantee cover to banks and NBFCs lending to micro and small enterprises, enabling MSMEs without adequate assets to access formal credit up to specified limits.

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What is the purpose of the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC)?

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Provides credit guarantees for MUDRA, CGTMSE, and other government loan schemes.

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