ECLGS 5.0 aims for additional credit up to ₹2.55 lakh crore

The Government approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 on 5 May 2026. It aims to facilitate additional credit flow of up to ₹2.55 lakh crore. It covers MSMEs, eligible non-MSME business borrowers and scheduled passenger airline companies. The scheme is operational until 31 March 2027, or until guarantees amounting to ₹2.55 lakh crore are issued, whichever is earlier.

Key facts

• The scheme name is Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0
• The Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026
• The scheme facilitates additional credit flow of up to ₹2.55 lakh crore
• ECLGS 5.0 is operational until 31 March 2027
• The scheme covers MSMEs, eligible non-MSME business borrowers, and scheduled passenger airline companies

Sources

• Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0