Chandigarh, June 4
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Chandigarh organised a two-days National Mission on Capacity Building of Bankers for Financing MSMEs (NAMCABS) workshop during June 03-04, 2026 at Pathankot, Punjab. The workshop was inaugurated by Vivek Srivastava, Regional Director, RBI Chandigarh in presence of senior officials of RBI and banks including Sh. Pankaj Setiya, General Manager, RBI, Manmeet Chhabra, GM, State Bank of India and R K Meena, SLBC Punjab. The workshop was attended by approx. 90 bankers from 20 different banks across six districts of Punjab includuing Amritsar, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur.
During the keynote address, Vivek Srivastava, Regional Director underlined the crucial role of banks and financial institutions in facilitating MSME growth and employment generation. He emphasized that, “MSMEs are the backbone of the Indian economy, and banks must adopt a more sensitive and empathetic approach towards entrepreneurs. At this time of changing global headwinds, empowering MSMEs to champion local products under ‘Make in India’ mission will keep the economy robust and self-reliant”.
Welcoming the participants, Pankaj Setiya, GM, RBI described the workshop as an opportunity for participants to update themselves on best practices, policy guidelines, and innovative approaches to MSME financing. He called upon bankers to adopt a more responsive and entrepreneur-friendly approach, particularly in the current global environment where strengthening local manufacturing is vital for achieving goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Technical sessions were conducted by subject-matter experts from RBI, SIDBI, MSME DFO, TransUnion CIBIL, and experienced faculty from commercial banks. The sessions covered practical aspects of MSME credit assessment, risk mitigation, fintech solutions, and regulatory updates. Bankers enthusiastically participated in the workshop, appreciating the RBI’s initiative in organizing this programme and conveyed that the knowledge gained will enhance their ability to support viable MSME units more effectively on the ground.
The NAMCABS workshop is being seen as a significant effort to equip bankers with practical insights and tools required to nurture entrepreneurship, expand access to formal finance, and drive sustainable growth of the MSME sector.
