New Delhi, May 6 -- India's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector offers a significant lending opportunity with a credit gap of approximately Rs 28 lakh crore, according to a recent report by Mavenark.

The findings highlight the sector's growing prominence in the Indian economy and underscore the impact of policy interventions in improving credit accessibility.

As of March 2024, the total MSME lending market across various ticket sizes and player groups reached approximately Rs 35 trillion. During FY2024, MSME credit expanded by 22 percent, driven by strong loan demand.

However, the first half of FY2025 has witnessed a slowdown in credit growth due to broader market conditions and regulatory concerns regarding overleveragin...