BSE and PHDCCI Partner to Help MSMEs Access Capital Markets

# BSE and PHDCCI Partner to Help MSMEs Access Capital Markets ### Why in News? **BSE** and **PHDCCI** signed an MoU to help eligible MSMEs understand equity financing and access stock-market funding through the **BSE** **SME** platform. ### How can this help MSMEs? - Instead of depending only on bank loans, eligible MSMEs can raise equity capital by listing shares on an **SME** exchange platform. - **BSE** and **PHDCCI** will conduct workshops, roadshows and advisory support to help firms understand the listing process. - The initiative aims to widen access to growth capital and improve visibility for smaller enterprises. ### Exam Connect - **BSE** **SME** → platform for **SME** listings - **MSME** → Micro, Small and **Medium Enterprise** - **PHDCCI** → industry chamber