29/08/2026
Empowering SMEs with Growth Capital
The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) organised an Interactive Workshop on “How SMEs Can Raise Growth Funds” in Guwahati on 27 August 2026, bringing together over 100 industrialists, start-up entrepreneurs, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), finance professionals and capital market participants.
Shri Lemli Loyi, Executive Director, NEDFi, highlighted the importance of growth capital for SMEs, while Mr. Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer, NSE, spoke on making public capital markets more accessible to entrepreneurs. Representatives from SIDBI, NSIC, NEDFi, NSE and leading intermediaries also shared insights on capital market fundraising and SME IPOs.
With 746 companies listed on NSE Emerge and over ₹23,801 crore collectively raised, the workshop encouraged North Eastern enterprises to become investor-ready and explore capital markets for sustainable growth.
Narendra Modi Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Dr. Sukanta Majumdar MyGov, Government of India