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CEA bats for a review of loan overdue rules for MSMEs

IN · 2026-10-09

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Key takeaway

CEA Nageswaran calls for SMA classification reform for MSMEs to match cash-flow cycles, not calendar days

  1. Step 1 · The triggerCEA Nageswaran publicly advocates SMA reform for MSMEs, challenging uniform day-based classification
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onRBI faces political and analytical pressure to amend NPA classification norms for MSME portfolios
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onbanks reduce forced provisioning on MSME loans and relax renewal scrutiny for documented seasonal borrowers
  4. Step 4 · Knock-onworking-capital availability improves for MSMEs with irregular but viable cash-flow cycles
  5. Step 5 · Reaches youthe Indian SME's own financing cost falls and rollover risk reduces as lenders distinguish timing from credit risk

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Source: LiveMint — Economy

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