Learn all about CIBIL MSME rank, how it is calculated, benefits and more
The CIBIL MSME Rank (CMR) system is essentially used as a tool that helps financial institutions assess the credit risk associated with MSMEs. It summarises your Company Credit Report (CCR), which is a record of your company's credit history, based on data submitted to CIBIL by lending institutions. This helps financial institutions make informed lending decisions.
It applies to those MSMEs that have borrowed anywhere between ₹10 Lakhs to ₹50 Crores. The CMR system provides a rank (ranging from 1 to 10, where 1 is the best possible rank) to MSMEs. This ranking is based on the credit behaviour exhibited by these MSME firms in the past.
The CMR is calculated after careful evaluation of key parameters such as:
Timeliness of previous payments
Overdue amounts
Delinquency status
Rate of utilisation of funds
Missed payments
Vintage of credit relationships
We will now take a look at the CMR ranking points that are assigned to MSMEs. You can find details in the table below:
CIBIL MSME Rank |
Probable Risk |
CMR 1 |
Lowest Possible Default Risk |
CMR 2 |
Very Low Risk of Defaulting |
CMR 3 |
Low Default Risk |
CMR 4 |
Significantly lower than the average risk of defaulting |
CMR 5 |
Marginally lower than the average likelihood of someone defaulting |
CMR 6 |
Fairly average likelihood of defaulting |
CMR 7 |
A higher than average likelihood of defaulting |
CMR 8 |
A high likelihood of defaulting |
CMR 9 |
A very high likelihood of defaulting. Some financial institutions may also think that a default is imminent |
CMR 10 |
Highest likelihood of defaulting or is already a defaulter |
Provided below is a list of some of the prominent features and benefits of a CIBIL MSME rank:
Check the credit ranking and thus the creditworthiness of your MSME
Gain further insights into the credit status of the firm
Make informed decisions based on your MSME’s eligibility
Simplify the borrowing process by understanding your firm’s eligibility
Build and implement business and risk strategies tailored to your financial needs
To check the CIBIL MSME Ranking of your firm, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Fill in your personal and company details
Step 3: Make the required payment, which is usually ₹3,000
Step 4: Note the registration ID and transaction ID, which will be sent to your e-mail ID
Step 5: Upload your KYC
CMR is a credit risk solution for MSMEs that- predict the probability of a small business becoming NPA within the next 12 months. CMR assigns a rank on a scale of 1 to 10 to the business based on their credit history. The higher the CMR, the greater the risk of NPA associated with the business. CMR is applicable to MSMEs with aggregate commercial borrowings between INR 10 Lakhs and INR 50 Crores.
Some great ways to improve your MSME’s creditworthiness, and thus its CMR, include:
Manage your outstanding debt
Lower your credit utilisation
Have a long-term credit history
Get your business registered