The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Chandigarh organised a two-day National Mission on Capacity Building of Bankers for Financing MSMEs (NAMCABS) workshop during December 02–03, 2025 at Bathinda, Punjab.

The programme was inaugurated by Shri Pankaj Setiya, General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Chandigarh. Senior bankers such as Shri Chaman Lal Sheinhmar, GM, Punjab & Sind Bank; Shri R.K. Meena, DGM, PNB; Shri Abhishek Sharma, DGM, SBI; and Shri Vishesh Bahukhandi, Vice President, ICICI Bank were also present on the occasion. The workshop was attended by about 80 bankers handling MSME lending from 18 different banks across the districts of Bathinda, Muktsar Sahib, Fazilka, Ferozepur, Moga and Faridkot districts of Punjab.
During the keynote address, Shri Pankaj Setiya stressed that the MSME ecosystem forms the foundation of India’s economic development and job creation. 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.
While welcoming the participants, he also highlighted that such capacity-building initiatives enable frontline officers to stay aligned with evolving regulatory expectations, technological advancements, and emerging best practices in MSME lending. He underscored that effective credit outreach at the branch level has the potential to accelerate growth, bolster employment, and ensure a more equitable economic landscape.
Technical sessions during the two days were conducted by subject-matter experts from RBI, SIDBI, MSME, Development & Facilitation Office, InvoiceMart and TransUnion CIBIL, along with 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.

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