Chennai : India’s MSME financing market in Tamil Nadu is witnessing strong momentum, driven by growing entrepreneurial activity, increasing access to credit, and the expansion of micro, small, and medium enterprises across tier-2 and tier-3 towns. With rising business ambitions and the need for structured financing, MSMEs are rapidly leveraging digital lending solutions to grow their operations.
Shriram Finance’s MSME financing portfolio in Tamil Nadu has crossed ₹10,700 crore as of June 2025, while the MSME segment’s all-India Assets Under Management (AUM) as of Q1 FY26 totals ₹38,824.26 crore. Tamil Nadu’s well-established manufacturing and export-oriented MSME ecosystem continues to expand, with rising demand for tailored financing in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
Mr. Anbuselvam, Deputy Managing Director, Shriram Finance, said, “With demand for affordable and flexible financing growing across MSMEs, we see significant opportunities to scale our portfolio further. Leveraging smart intelligence, digital self-service, and customized repayment solutions, Shriram Finance is committed to consolidating its leadership in MSME financing while empowering businesses nationwide.”
Looking ahead, Shriram Finance plans to enhance its reach across Tamil Nadu by launching innovative, tailored MSME financing products, particularly for micro and small enterprises. The company is leveraging digital self-service platforms powered by smart intelligence to simplify loan applications and approvals, focus on tier-2 and rural penetration, offer flexible repayment solutions, and use data-driven credit assessment to speed approvals. Through these efforts, Shriram Finance aims to consolidate its leadership in MSME financing while supporting business growth, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion across Tamil Nadu.
