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FM Sitharaman raises ECLGS scheme limit to Rs 4.5 trn

Monday, June 28, 2021
To help the revival of the economy battered by COVID-19 related issues, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures today(28th June 2021) including a Rs 1.1 lakh crore (Rs 1.1 trillion) credit guarantee scheme for improving health infrastructure and enhancing the limit under the ECLGS by 50 percent to Rs 4.5 lakh crore for the MSME sector facing a liquidity crunch. Sharing the stimulus package details, the finance minister said this comprises eight relief measures and other eight measures to support economic growth. She announced Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for COVID-affected sectors, including the health sector, which includes guarantee cover for expansion or new projects. Besides, she said, additional Rs 1.5 lakh crore limit enhancement done for Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) scheme. Read more