MSME

Naidu’s Bold Vision: 1 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs by March 2026

Introduction Andhra Pradesh is gearing up for a new wave of empowerment. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has set an ambitious goal—to create 1 lakh women entrepreneurs by March 8, 2026. This bold announcement came at the 232nd State-Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting in Amaravati, marking a significant milestone in the state’s vision of inclusive... Read More

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Andhra Pradesh, MSME, women entrepreneurship

August 13, 2025

Fintech Startup Progcap Launches “ProgShakti” to Back Women-Led MSMEs with Collateral-Free Credit

Progcap, an MSME-focused fintech firm backed by Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India), Google, and Tiger Global, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs. Dubbed the ProgShakti Development Program, this scheme provides collateral-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh to women-led small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over the next three years. The firm’s... Read More

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