COVID 19 exposes the vulnerability of MSMEs in the face of uncertain events. This shows a need for a robust resolution mechanism to deal with creditors and find a viable path forward. I met with a group of partners of a restaurant business who had been doing extremely good till the COVID 19 pandemic started. 

Many MSMEs treat credit rating as a ritual to satisfy the bank. In reality, it has the potential to enable building stronger and sustainable entities. We recently came across a case in which an MSME enterprise’s credit rating was below investment grade. As a result, the bank’s loan exposure to the firm was priced slightly higher.

Debt restructuring is important to overcome the distress especially during the pandemic. However one should exercise caution while seeking initial moratorium and revising repayment schedule Recently we came across a case wherein the borrower sought debt restructuring under RBI guidelines on the resolution of stressed debt due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The loan was

The pandemic is still raging and many entrepreneurs are living under the shadow of uncertainty with regard to restructuring. We have been assisting the couple to deal with financial distress emanated from COVID 19 pandemic and consequent lockdown in the early last year. The flourishing restaurant business nosedived to a complete standstill. Thanks to their spirited