Published: 20 January 2026PIB / PMOEconomy

Cabinet Approves ₹5,000 Crore Equity Infusion into SIDBI to Boost MSME Credit

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Cabinet approves ₹5,000 crore for SIDBI over 3 years; MSME beneficiaries to rise from 76 lakh to 1 crore.

Key facts

Union Cabinet approved ₹5,000 crore equity support to SIDBI phased over three years: ₹3,000 crore in FY26, ₹1,000 crore each in FY27 and FY28
SIDBI is the principal development financial institution for MSMEs in India
MSMEs receiving financial assistance projected to rise from 76.26 lakh (end-FY25) to about 1.02 crore by end-FY28, adding 25.74 lakh new beneficiaries
Additional MSMEs estimated to generate employment for about 1.12 crore people by FY28
FY26 equity infusion at book value of ₹568.65 per share

The Union Cabinet on January 21, 2026 approved an equity support of ₹5,000 crore to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to strengthen its capital base and enhance credit flow to MSMEs. The infusion will be phased over three years: ₹3,000 crore in FY26 at book value of ₹568.65/share, and ₹1,000 crore each in FY27 and FY28.

The number of MSMEs receiving financial assistance is projected to rise from 76.26 lakh (end-FY25) to about 1.02 crore by end-FY28, adding 25.74 lakh new beneficiaries. The additional MSMEs are estimated to generate employment for about 1.12 crore people by FY28. SIDBI is the principal development financial institution for MSMEs in India.

PYQPrelims/PYQ angle

RAS 2024 TReDS in MSME in India — RAS 2024 probed MSME credit mechanisms; this article covers SIDBI equity infusion scaling MSME financial assistance.
RAS 2024 Budget 2025-26 measures for MSMEs — This PYQ asked about budgetary MSME support; the cabinet-approved SIDBI infusion is a direct example of such support.

Mains angle

Q: Assess how the Union Cabinet's ₹5,000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI will deepen MSME credit access.

Answer (50 words):

On 21 January 2026 the Union Cabinet approved ₹5,000 crore equity for SIDBI — ₹3,000 crore in FY26, ₹1,000 crore each in FY27 and FY28. MSME beneficiaries will rise from 76.26 lakh to about 1.02 crore by FY28, adding 25.74 lakh enterprises and generating nearly 1.12 crore jobs.

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What was the total value of the SMBC-Yes Bank stake deal including all selling banks?

A₹10,000 croreCorrectIncorrect

B₹15,000 croreCorrectIncorrect

C₹8,889 croreCorrectIncorrect

D₹13,483 croreCorrectIncorrect

Explanation · Correct answer D

Total deal was ₹13,483 crore: SBI (₹8,889 crore for 13.19%) + 7 other banks (6.81%) at ₹21.50/share.

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Frequently asked questions

What equity support did the Union Cabinet approve for SIDBI on January 21, 2026?

The Union Cabinet approved ₹5,000 crore in equity support to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). The support is meant to strengthen SIDBI's capital base and enhance credit flow to MSMEs.

How will the ₹5,000 crore SIDBI infusion be phased?

The infusion will be phased over three years. SIDBI will receive ₹3,000 crore in FY26 at a book value of ₹568.65 per share, and ₹1,000 crore each in FY27 and FY28.

How is SIDBI's financial assistance reach projected to change by end-FY28?

The number of MSMEs receiving financial assistance is projected to rise from 76.26 lakh at end-FY25 to about 1.02 crore by end-FY28. This would add 25.74 lakh new beneficiaries.

What employment impact is estimated from the additional MSMEs, and what is SIDBI's role?

The additional MSMEs are estimated to generate employment for about 1.12 crore people by FY28. SIDBI is the principal development financial institution for MSMEs in India.

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