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Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

Overview

  • Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) set up on 2nd April 1990 under an Act of Indian Parliament, acts as the Principal Financial Institution for Promotion,Financing and Development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector. as well as for co-ordination of functions of institutions engaged in similar activities
  • Initially a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDBI; now its shares are held by the Government of India and 22 other institutions, PSBs, and insurance companies.
  • It was delinked from IDBI on March 27, 2000. 
  • Headquarters:
    • Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
  • Jurisdiction:
    • Under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Role Of SIDBI

  • SIDBI is mandated to serve as the Principal Financial Institution for executing the triple agenda of promotion, financing and development of the MSME sector and coordination of the functions of the various Institutions engaged in similar activities.
  • The Bank executes its mandate through-
    • Indirect Lending- based on multiplier effect/ larger reach in financing the MSME sector and is undertaken through Banks, SFBs, NBFCs, MFIs and New Age Fintechs.
    • Direct Lending- aims to fill the existing credit gaps in the MSME sector and is undertaken through demonstrative and innovative lending products, which can be further scaled up by credit delivery ecosystem.
    • Fund of Funds- boosts entrepreneurship culture by supporting emerging startups through the Fund of Funds channel.
    • Promotion and Development- promoting entrepreneurship and handholding budding entrepreneurs for holistic development of MSME sector through credit-plus initiatives.
    • Facilitator- playing a facilitator through roles like Nodal Agency for the MSME oriented schemes of the Government.

SIDBI plays a vital role in supporting India’s MSME sector through credit, refinancing, equity funding, and development initiatives. Its focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and partnerships makes it a key driver of inclusive economic growth.

📘 FAQs on SIDBI

Q1. What is SIDBI?

SIDBI is the Small Industries Development Bank of India, a principal financial institution set up in 1990 to promote, finance, and develop the MSME sector.

Q2. Where is SIDBI headquartered?

SIDBI’s headquarters is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Q3. Who owns SIDBI?

Initially a subsidiary of IDBI, SIDBI’s shares are now held by the Government of India and 22 other institutions and public sector banks.

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