Drip Capital and YES BANK partner to expand MSME trade finance

By Parth Prabhudesai

Drip Capital has partnered with YES BANK to improve access to trade finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in cross-border trade.

The partnership was announced during GTR India 2026 and aims to address the ongoing credit gap faced by MSME exporters in India. By combining Drip Capital’s digital trade finance platform with YES BANK’s banking infrastructure and client network, the collaboration seeks to provide faster credit approvals, simplified documentation and improved working capital access for exporters.

India’s MSME sector plays a major role in exports but continues to face challenges in securing timely and adequate financing, especially for international trade. The partnership is designed to help businesses manage global trade complexities more efficiently through technology-led financing solutions.

Pushkar Mukewar, Co-Founder and CEO, Drip Capital, said access to reliable trade finance remains a key challenge for MSMEs participating in global trade.

“This partnership with YES BANK allows us to scale our reach and embed our financing solutions within a strong banking ecosystem,” Mukewar said. “By combining our digital underwriting capabilities with YES BANK’s client network, we aim to enable faster credit access and help businesses navigate cross-border trade with greater confidence.”

Dimple Chitnis, National Head Trade Supply Chain, Bullion and FES, Transaction Banking Group, YES BANK, said the collaboration will help expand access to specialised export finance solutions for MSMEs.

“At YES BANK, we are committed to supporting MSMEs with financial solutions tailored to their evolving business needs,” Chitnis said. “Through digital innovation and easy cross-border export finance, we aim to improve working capital efficiency and help businesses compete more effectively in global markets.”

Both companies said the partnership reflects a broader effort to strengthen India’s MSME ecosystem by making cross-border trade finance faster, more accessible and scalable.