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MSMEs at the Centerstage of Budget 2024: The government has recognized the importance of MSMEs in addressing unemployment and rural distress. The budget for 2024-25 has given special attention to MSMEs, particularly labor-intensive manufacturing, through financing, regulatory changes, and technology support.

Improved Access to Credit: A new credit guarantee scheme has been introduced to facilitate term loans for MSMEs to purchase machinery and equipment without requiring collateral or third-party guarantees. This scheme supports MSMEs, especially those in the manufacturing sector, to access credit more easily.

Continued Bank Credit During Stress Periods: A new mechanism has been proposed to ensure MSMEs continue to receive bank credit during stress periods, even if they are in the special mention account (SMA) stage.

Enhanced Mudra Loan Limits: The limit for Mudra loans has been increased from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh for entrepreneurs who have successfully repaid previous loans under the ‘Tarun’ category.

Improved Credit Assessment Models: Public sector banks are set to develop new credit assessment models based on the digital footprints of MSMEs, rather than relying solely on asset or turnover criteria.

Expansion of SIDBI Branches: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) will open 24 new branches this year to serve major MSME clusters.

Reduced Compliance Burden: The turnover threshold for mandatory onboarding on the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform has been reduced from ₹500 crore to ₹250 crore.

Energy Audit and Sustainability Initiatives: The budget has allocated financial support for conducting energy audits in 60 MSME clusters. This initiative aims to help clusters shift to cleaner energy sources.

Support for Food Processing and Export Sectors: Provisions have been made for setting up 50 multi-product food irradiation units and 100 quality testing labs with NABL accreditation, as well as the creation of e-commerce export hubs in public-private-partnership (PPP) mode.

These strategic measures are aimed at fostering growth and enhancing the competitiveness of MSMEs in India. The contribution of MSMEs to all-India manufacturing output in FY 22 was 35.4% and the share of MSME-made products in exports in FY 24 was 45.7%, this is only expected to grow. By 2028, India’s MSME sector is projected to contribute US$ 1 trillion to the nation’s overall exports, making up about 35% of the GDP.

Budget reaction quote and video from Mr. Shachindra Nath, Founder and Managing Director, UGRO Capital.

Reacting on the Union Budget, Mr. Shachindra Nath, Founder and Managing Director, UGRO Capital said, “Today’s Union Budget is a remarkable step forward for MSME credit. At UGRO Capital, we believe MSMEs play a vital role in our economy, particularly in addressing employment challenges in a country of our size. The budget’s focus on MSMEs addresses these issues head-on. Increasing the limit of MUDRA loans, the credit guarantee scheme for capital expenditure and machinery purchases, and the emphasis on public sector banks’ credit assessment and solving the problem of MSME which comes under distress are all groundbreaking measures. These announcements collectively signify a significant focus on MSMEs, empowering lending institutions in priority sector to provide more credit and continue building our nation. We are hopeful that the fine print will favor lending institutions dedicated to MSMEs, allowing us to continue our mission of national development.”

Budget Quote – Deepak Visweswaraiah, Vice President, Platform Engineering and Site Managing Director, Pegasystems, India

“With an emphasis on welfare for the youth, women, and farmers reflecting a holistic approach to societal progress, this budget isn’t just about numbers, it’s about people and their potential that sets the stage for a very positive development.

Designed to drive productivity and build resilience in inclusive human resource development, social justice, and advancements in innovation, next-generation reforms, and R&D among other key economic pillars, the budget does lay a robust foundation for India’s sustainable growth and development. Coupled with heavy investments in public digital infrastructure with private players, it has aimed to ensure a brighter future for all segments of society.

The new ₹3 lakh crore scheme and ₹10 lakh loans for higher education, along with plans to skill 20 lakh young Indians and provide internships to one crore youth, highlight India’s dedication to talent development and diversity. This budgetary initiative is set to put India on the global map as a leader in youth skill development and workforce excellence, creating an excellent pathway to vision 2047.”

Union Budget Quote by Harry Bajaj, Founder and CEO, Mobec on the EV Sector

Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, demonstrates a strong commitment to India’s energy transition and sustainable development. The introduction of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Yojana, providing rooftop solar panels and up to 300 units of free electricity to 1 crore households, is a significant step towards democratizing access to clean energy. Additionally, the focus on advanced ultra-supercritical thermal power plants and critical mineral recycling will bolster our green infrastructure. The energy audit and financial support for MSMEs will drive the adoption of cleaner energy sources in key industrial clusters. These initiatives not only align with Mobec’s vision of a sustainable future but also create a robust ecosystem for green innovation and energy efficiency in India.

Mumbai, February 9, 2024: UGRO Capital Limited is currently engaged in the business of lending and primarily deals in financing SME and MSME sector. The company has announced the issue of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures of the face value of ₹ 1,000 each. The Issue opens on Thursday, February 08, 2024 and closes on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 with an option of early closure subject to compliance with Regulation 33A of the SEBI NCS Regulations.

 The Issue has a base issue size of ₹ 10,000 lakhs with an option to retain oversubscription up to ₹ 10,000 lakhs, aggregating up to ₹ 20,000 lakhs. The NCDs are proposed to be listed on the Stock Exchanges and NSE is the Designated Stock Exchange for the Issue. The NCDs have been rated “IND A/Stable” by India Ratings & Research Private Limited.

 JM Financial Limited is the sole lead manager to the issue and Link Intime India Private Limited is the Registrar to the Issue and Mitcon Credentia Trusteeship Services Limited is the debenture trustee to the Issue.

 This issue has tenor of 18 months, 24 months, and 27 months for secured NCDs. Effective yield (% per annum) for NCD holders in all Categories ranges from 10.72% to 11.03%. Redemption Amount (₹ / NCD) on maturity for NCD holders in all Categories range is ₹ 1000 and for Series III it is through Staggered Redemption in eight (8) quarterly payments of ₹ 125 each, starting from 1st quarter from the deemed date of allotment until maturity.

 At least 75% of the Net proceeds of the Issue shall be utilized for the purpose of onward lending and financing business of the company in ordinary course of business (including for repayment / refinance of existing borrowings) and Not exceeding 25% shall be used for general corporate purposes.

 As on March 31, 2023 its CRAR, in accordance with the Audited Financial Results was at 20.23% and for the nine months period ended December 31, 2023 stood at 22.27%.

 UGRO’s AUM has grown from ₹ 1316.87 crore as at March 31, 2021 and ₹ 2969.80 crores as at March 31, 2022 to ₹ 6080.71 crore as at March 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, our AUM is at ₹8363.76 crore. Across the offered

DISCLAIMER:
UGRO Capital Limited (“Company”), subject to market conditions and other considerations, is proposing a public issue of Secured, Rated, Listed, Redeemable, Non convertible Debentures and has filed the Prospectus dated February 01, 2024 with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra at Mumbai, NSE, BSE and SEBI. The Prospectus dated February 01, 2024 and Corrigendum dated February 5, 2024 (collectively “Prospectus”) is also available on our website at www.ugrocapital.com, on the website of NSE at www.nseindia.com, BSE at www.bseindia.com, SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in, and on the website of the Lead Manager at www.jmfl.com. Investors proposing to participate in the Issue should invest only on the basis of information contained in the Prospectus. Investors should note that investment in NCDs involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to the same, please refer to the Prospectus, including “Risk Factors” beginning on page 16 and “Material Developments” on page 181 dated February 1, 2024 of the Prospectus before making an investment in the Issue.

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 DISCLAIMER CLAUSE OF USE OF BSE ELECTRONIC PLATFORM: It is to be distinctly understood that the permission given by the Exchange to use their network and software of the Online system should not in any way be deemed or construed that the compliance with various statutory requirements approved by the Exchange; nor does it in any manner warrant, certify or endorse the correctness or completeness of any of the compliance with the statutory and other requirements nor does it take any responsibility for the financial or other soundness of this Company, its promoters, its management or any scheme or project of this Company. It is also to be distinctly understood that the approval given by the Exchange is only to use the software for participating in system of making application process.

 DISCLAIMER CLAUSE OF USE OF NSE ELECTRONIC PLATFORM: It is distinctly understood by the Issuer that the permission given by NSE to use their Infrastructure should not in any way be deemed or construed as that the compliance with various statutory and other requirements by UGRO Capital Limited, Lead Manager etc. are cleared or approved by NSE; nor does it in any manner warrant, certify or endorse the correctness or completeness of any of the compliance with the statutory and other requirements nor does it take any responsibility for the financial or other soundness of this Issuer, its promoter, its management or any scheme or project of this Issuer. It is also to be distinctly understood that the approval given by NSE should not in any way be deemed or construed that the prospectus has been cleared or approved by NSE; nor does it in any manner warrant, certify or endorse the correctness or completeness of any of the contents of the prospectus; nor does it warrant that the securities will be listed or will continue to be listed on Exchange.