Banks Seek Extension of Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units Programme
Banks including IDFC First Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Jana, and Suryoday have requested the government to extend the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) programme, which supports collateral-free loans to micro enterprises and ended on March 31, 2026. The scheme helped reduce credit risk and improve asset quality for unsecured lending. Banks have set aside guarantee fees for the current fiscal year and await government approval to reopen the scheme, expressing concern over increased credit costs and provisioning if it remains unavailable.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 1 Nov, 06:21 pm. Other outlets followed.
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