Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) Loans Witness 23% Disbursal Increase in Q1 FY24

The disbursal of loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in India has seen a significant increase, reaching ₹81,597 crore in the first quarter of FY24. This marks a notable 23% growth compared to ₹62,650 crore disbursed in the same quarter last year. The surge in disbursals can be attributed to the rising demand for loans in the Tarun category and other factors. It is the highest-ever increase in disbursals during the first quarter since the launch of the scheme.

Achievements:

Record Disbursal: The disbursal of PMMY loans in the first quarter of FY24 amounted to ₹81,597 crore, representing a 23% increase from the previous year’s first quarter.
Tarun Category Demand: The significant rise in disbursals can be attributed to the increased demand for Tarun category loans, driven by borrowers upgrading from the initial Sishu category of loans.
Previous Financial Year: In the last financial year (FY23), small business loan disbursements under PMMY reached an all-time high of ₹4.50 lakh crore, reflecting a remarkable growth rate of 34.7% compared to the previous year’s ₹3.11 lakh crore.
Average Loan Size: There has been an increase in the average size of Mudra loans, reaching ₹73,489 in FY23.
High Credit Utilization: The ratio of disbursed to sanctioned amounts reached an all-time high of 99% in FY23, indicating borrowers’ increased willingness to utilize credit.

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Concerns:

Potential Rise in NPAs: The rapid growth in Mudra loans could lead to a sudden increase in non-performing assets (NPAs), raising concerns among officials and financial experts.
Economic Activity Boost: The increased economic activity in rural and semi-urban areas, along with positive demand projections, has encouraged existing customers to upgrade their loans and attracted first-time borrowers.

Key Points about Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY):

Scheme Overview: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a flagship scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015 to provide financial support to small and micro-enterprises.
Loan Categories: PMMY offers loans under three categories: a. Shishu: Loans up to ₹50,000. b. Kishor: Loans above ₹50,000 and up to ₹5 lakh. c. Tarun: Loans above ₹5 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh.
Disbursal Growth: The disbursal of PMMY loans increased by 23% to ₹81,597 crore in the first quarter of FY24, compared to ₹62,650 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.
Highest-ever Increase: The Q1 FY24 disbursal growth is the highest-ever recorded in the first quarter since the launch of the PMMY scheme.
Tarun Category Demand: The increased disbursals were driven by the rising demand for Tarun category loans, as borrowers upgraded from the Sishu category of loans.
Record-breaking Year: In the previous financial year (FY23), PMMY disbursed small business loans worth ₹4.50 lakh crore, marking a growth rate of 34.7% compared to the previous year.
Average Loan Size: The average size of Mudra loans increased to ₹73,489 in FY23.
High Credit Utilization: The ratio of disbursed to sanctioned amounts reached an all-time high of 99% in FY23, indicating borrowers’ readiness to utilize the sanctioned funds.
Economic Activity Boost: Increased economic activity in rural and semi-urban areas, along with positive demand projections, has led to both existing customers upgrading their loans and attracting first-time borrowers.
Concerns of Rising NPAs: The rapid growth in Mudra loans raises concerns about a potential increase in non-performing assets (NPAs) if not carefully managed.