India, Aug. 26 -- Conclave emphasises the role of RRBs in supporting India's next-generation manufacturing ecosystem and enhancing financial awareness among MSMEs

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) organized a conclave of the Heads of Regional Rural Banks on expanding the SIDBI-RRB MSME Co-Lending arrangement on 25th August 2026 in New Delhi. The Conclave chaired by Shri Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary, Department of Financial Services was attended by Shri Manoj Mittal, CMD, SIDBI; senior officials from DFS, SIDBI and NABARD; and Chairmen of all 28 Regional Rural Banks.

During the Conclave, Secretary, DFS, emphasized the importance of scaling up MSME lending in rural and semi-urban areas. The proposed arrangement synergizes t...