Social Stock Exchange: Unlocking New Pools Of Capital For Non-Profit Organisations
A common minimum reporting standard has been recommended for all fundraising activity through the proposed Social Stock Exchange.
A novel way for MSMEs to lower their risk profile and access funds
This problem can be solved by link-ups with large supply chains and networks that disperse risk and place small businesses in a better position to get loans and attract equity investors.
Covid-19 and debt moratorium conundrum: The case of microfinance
Given the extent of liquidity shock caused by Covid-19, the Reserve Bank of India enabled all lending institutions to provide their borrowers with a repayment moratorium on term loans until 31 August 2020.
The case for a unique business identifier for Indian MSMEs
Solving the identity problem is necessary to enable a shift away from a survival mindset and towards a growth mindset
A conflict-ridden SIDBI needs the government to clarify its role
In their book, In Service of the Republic, Vijay Kelkar and Ajay Shah warn against distortions caused by the government and its entities being both player and umpire in various sectors .
Unlocking new capital for the social sector
Innovative and blended finance structures, such as Social Venture Funds, offer a unique opportunity for nonprofits to secure new funding.
How government backstops can best ease credit flows to MSMEs
The Indian government has set into motion the implementation of several schemes that are aimed at improving both the liability and asset sides of the balance sheets of banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), so that lending to the real economy can increase. The most recently introduced are four schemes.
Covid-19 Package: A Shot In The Arm For MSMEs And NBFCs
Response to the rescue package announced by Finance Minister on May 13th, 2020
Fix the problems in Aadhaar-based cash transactions
Cash withdrawals through micro ATMs have surged in the wake of covid-related disruptions. But a considerable number of these transactions fail, thus worsening the pain of the vulnerable sections.
Covid-19 Response: The ‘Goldilocks Balance’ For MSMEs
The goal cannot be eliminating all MSME failure as we simply don’t have the resources to provide that magnitude of a backstop.