Cumulative sanctions by lenders under scheme topped Rs 3 lakh cr in past two financial years
As things stand the regime could take a couple of quarters to stabilise
A simplified tax structure and a unified market will improve operational efficiencies in long run
MSMEs with manufacturing units based in small cities spending more on materials
Cash conversion cycle refers to time taken to sell inventory, collect receivables and pay suppliers
Creditworthiness is not a function of absolutes, but of relative size and performance
MSEs have limited finances. Any move to boost flows of capital to them augurs well for the sector
Developers stand to benefit from grant of infrastructure status to affordable housing
Traditionally, banks make lending decisions based on the borrowers' financials and collaterals
The TReDS proposed by the RBI is expected to provide much-needed liquidity to MSMEs
Such MSMEs are more attractive to lenders, having almost twice the leverage over their peers
Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) account for over a third of the loans
Currently, less than one per cent of MSEs in India are rated
The demonetisation of high-denomination currency notes has resulted in a liquidity crunch and a short-term dip in retail consumption
Industry has seen a slowdown in revenue growth over the past 4 financial years due to lacklustre demand from automobile manufacturers
Delays in receipt of dues from corporates remain a major challenge for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in India, along with high cost of working capital finance and collateral requirements of lenders.The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 stipulates that receivables of MSE suppliers must be paid within 45 days and accordingly disclosed in the buyer company's annual financial statements.However, CRISIL's study of receivables of its rated MSEs in four large industries - engineering & capital goods, chemicals (including pharmaceuticals), electrical components & equipment, and steel products - reveals that receivables are nearly twice the stipulated period. MSEs constitute three-fourths of the working enterprises in these industries and face the common challenge of sizeable working capital requirement because of their high receivables and inventory positions, accentuated by low bargaining power with principal customers.CRISIL believes two quick ame
An analysis of 4,000 CRISIL-rated MSMEs shows that those focused on IT/ITeS grew by 12 per cent per annum between FY13 and FY15
Enterprises having a business process management system improved their operating margin by 200 basis points because of better inventory control
Rrising incomes have meant improving demand for health care, entertainment, and education, which, in turn, helped the services sector thrive
CRISIL's analysis of over 3,500 MSMEs from these sectors shows that over a quarter of them are quality-oriented