Kotak Mahindra Bank is expecting an increase in the working capital and loan demands of the MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises). According to the Kotak Mahindra Bank, the demand for loans will increase in the second half of the current financial year. The main reason is that PM Modi is now going to focus on the development of rural areas. The budget expects to have more focus on manufacturing, women empowerment, job creation, and rural development.
Kotak Mahindra Bank is focusing on MSMEs more than the other departments. It is a private bank that is focusing on the increase of its efforts in the MSME segment. They expect an increase in the MSME loans. According to the president and head of commercial banking at Kotak Mahindra Bank, Manish Kothari, consumption will increase. It will lead to more working capital for the MSMEs. Thus, they already witnessed an increasing utilisation and are positive about their idea. they are already witnessing their expected results. Thus, a high chance is that things will go the same way they expect.
The government is currently focused on rural development. The major reason is the decreased rural consumption. Moreover, there are irregular weather conditions and less rabi crop harvest. In the second half, the investment in infrastructure will increase. It will increase the loans from MSME. The NDA government will be at its full pace from September 2024 onwards. Thus, it will be focusing more on rural development. Thus, the farmers will now be able to think about expansion. The rural segment of people is hurt. Thus, the government is trying its best to do something for their development.
It will increase the betterment of rural semi-urban areas. Everyone is keeping their eye on the July budget to know the actual results and the new initiatives by the government in the July budget. The final announcement will tell about the results and the direction of the country in the current financial year. Kothari is positive about the results. He expects growth in the particular segment. We hope that there will be more of such improvements in the country. Kotak Mahindra Bank is looking towards betting on the MSME segment. There will be positive effects after the new policies in the sector. Kotak Mahindra Bank expects the most growth in the segments related to agriculture and infrastructure. Stay tuned for more information.