Which of the following statements about M1xchange's role in Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing is/are correct ? 1. M1xchange provides collateral based loans to MSMEs. 2. M1xchange facilitates discounting of invoices and Bills of Exchange for MSMEs. 3. M1xchange functions as a credit rating agency for MSMEs. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Economy

Prelims 2026

Which of the following statements about M1xchange's role in Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing is/are correct ?

M1xchange provides collateral based loans to MSMEs.
M1xchange facilitates discounting of invoices and Bills of Exchange for MSMEs.
M1xchange functions as a credit rating agency for MSMEs.

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Explanation

Statement 1 is Incorrect: M1xchange is an RBI-regulated Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform. Financing on M1xchange is strictly collateral-free and "without recourse" to the MSME. The transaction is driven by the creditworthiness of the corporate buyer, meaning the MSME does not need to pledge any assets or take on traditional debt to secure the funds.

Statement 2 is Correct: The primary function of M1xchange is facilitating the discounting of invoices and Bills of Exchange. MSMEs upload verified trade receivables to the platform to receive early liquidity via competitive bidding by financiers (Banks and NBFCs).

Statement 3 is Incorrect: M1xchange is a receivables exchange and financing platform, not a credit rating agency. In India, credit rating agencies (such as CRISIL, ICRA, CARE, or SMERA) are distinct entities primarily regulated by SEBI, whereas M1xchange operates under the RBI's payment and settlement systems framework.

Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

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