Sources of Finance in India

What is the primary role of **SIDBI** (Small Industries Development Bank of India)?

• Promoting large industries

• Supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

• Providing direct consumer loans

• Regulating stock exchanges

**NABARD** primarily focuses on:

• Urban development

• Industrial development

• Rural development and agriculture

• IT sector financing

The **NSIC** (National Small Industries Corporation) provides support mainly in:

• Raw material procurement

• Export promotion

• Skill development

• All of the above

Which of the following is a function of **SISI** (Small Industries Service Institutes)?

• Marketing assistance

• Technical consultancy

• Quality control

• All of the above

The **Export Credit Guarantee Corporation** (ECGC) provides:

• Credit insurance to exporters

• Loans to large corporations

• Foreign direct investment advice

• Market research for multinationals

**District Industries Centre** (DIC) is mainly involved in:

• Promoting large-scale industries in rural areas

• Providing services to small and micro enterprises

• Overseeing urban housing projects

• Promoting international trade

**KSFC** (Karnataka State Financial Corporation) is set up to:

• Support startups in IT

• Provide financial assistance to small and medium industries

• Fund public infrastructure projects

• Provide social security programs

**Startup India** is an initiative launched to:

• Support large corporations

• Promote startup culture and entrepreneurship

• Attract foreign investment

• Reduce inflation in India

**Stand-Up India** focuses on providing finance to:

• Large businesses

• Women entrepreneurs and SC/ST entrepreneurs

• Public sector enterprises

• Urban real estate projects

**Mudra Yojana** provides loans to:

• Exporters only

• Micro and small enterprises

• Large-scale manufacturers

• Multinational companies