The Small Business Spotlight report was released jointly by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and CRIF High Mark in September 2025.
India’s total small business credit exposure grew by 19.3 percent year-on-year to Rs 45.3 lakh crore as of June 2025.
With 6.9 crore active loans, it has been rising by 8.7 percent year-on-year.
Maharashtra holds the largest portfolio outstanding at Rs 6.06 lakh crore.
It is followed by Tamil Nadu at Rs 4.21 lakh crore and Gujarat at Rs 3.69 lakh crore.
Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest year-on-year growth at 20.7 percent, with its portfolio outstanding reaching Rs 3.61 lakh crore.
Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru lead among districts, contributing 4.4 percent, 3.8 percent, and 3.0 percent, respectively.
Sole proprietors account for more than 75 percent of outstanding credit and over 85 percent of active loans, while enterprises recorded the highest portfolio growth at 24.7 percent year-on-year.