SIDBI is India's principal financial institution for micro, small and medium enterprises. It provides short and long term financing and promotes sustainable development of MSMEs through various schemes. Its digital initiatives like Startup Mitra and Udyami Mitra portals help entrepreneurs access financing and support services.
NABARD is India's apex development bank that provides credit and refinancing facilities to rural financial institutions and cooperatives. It aims to promote rural prosperity through agricultural and rural development. NABARD assists cooperatives and regional rural banks, and provides credit for activities like irrigation, non-farm employment and uplifting weaker sections.