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Sanjay Malhotra, RBI Governor (File Photo: Reuters)
Improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy priority of the Reserve Bank of India, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said at a meeting with MSMEs and their representative associations. He emphasised that MSMEs need to pursue formalisation, maintain credit discipline and adopt digital payments to build long-term resilience and competitiveness.
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The meeting was attended by deputy governors, including T. Rabi Sankar, M. Rajeshwar Rao Swaminathan and S. C. Murmu. In a statement, the RBI said the Governor underscored the pivotal role of the MSME sector in India’s economic landscape, noting its significant contribution to GDP, exports and livelihoods.
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Participants also shared feedback and suggestions on policy issues and operational challenges related to credit flow to the MSME sector.
First Published: Feb 16 2026 | 7:39 PM IST
