Case studies on project funding, restructuring, and structured finance
India’s project finance ecosystem is undergoing a strategic transformation in 2025, driven by the RBI’s new Project Finance Directions. These guidelines, effective October 1, 2025, offer clarity on asset classification, provisioning norms, and treatment of delays, especially for large infrastructure and industrial projects. The move is expected to unlock ₹1.5–2 lakh crore in fresh lending […]
Regulatory updates and market alerts for investors and entrepreneurs
The regulatory landscape in India has tightened in 2025, with SEBI, RBI, and MCA issuing multiple circulars targeting shell structures, fund diversion, and promoter-linked opacity. SEBI’s new AIF transparency norms mandate quarterly disclosures of portfolio-level risk, valuation methodology, and investor concentration. RBI’s crackdown on NBFCs engaging in backdoor promoter financing has led to a wave […]
Webinars and expert panels on private credit and capital structuring
2025 has seen a surge in thought leadership around private credit, with webinars hosted by IVCA, AIMA, and ProsperWave drawing attention to non-dilutive capital for mid-market growth. Topics include CGSS-backed lending, promoter-backed mezzanine debt, and AIF-led structured credit. Expert panels are dissecting sectoral nuances—how manufacturing firms can use receivables-backed facilities, how ed-tech startups can tap […]
Downloadable guides on CGTMSE, AIF-led lending, and sectoral finance
India’s financial landscape for small and medium businesses is rapidly evolving — and so are the resources that empower entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. Three of the most progressive pillars currently shaping business funding and inclusive growth in India are: 1. The Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) 2. AIF-led Lending (Alternative […]
Articles on NBFC lending, alternate credit, and SME finance trends
India’s NBFC and alternative credit ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation. In 2025, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), alternative lenders, and SME finance platforms have become key engines of inclusive growth and financial innovation. 1. RBI’s Master Circular – Strengthening Bank–NBFC Synergy In April 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a pivotal Master Circular […]