What happened: SIDBI–RRB conclave to expand MSME co-lending
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 25 August 2026 in New Delhi.
The conclave was chaired by Shri Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS). Officials and senior leadership present included Shri Manoj Mittal, CMD, SIDBI, senior officials from DFS, SIDBI and NABARD, and the chairmen of all 28 Regional Rural Banks.
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