{"id":43622,"date":"2022-05-23T11:59:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T06:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=43622"},"modified":"2022-05-23T11:59:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T06:29:05","slug":"treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"TReDS Portal: Things You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The term TReDS stands for the Trade\nReceivables Discounting System. It was released by the Reserve Bank of India in\n2018. This platform aims at resolving cash flow issues for small businesses. In\nthis write-up, we shall look at the various facets of this very portal that all\nMSMEs should be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#Understanding_the_concept_of_Invoice_Discounting\" >Understanding the concept of Invoice Discounting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#Salient_features_of_TReDS_portal\" >Salient features of TReDS portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#TReDS_Advantages_For_Buyers\" >TReDS Advantages For Buyers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#TReDS_Advantages_For_Sellers\" >TReDS Advantages For Sellers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#TReDS_Advantages_for_Financers\" >TReDS Advantages for Financers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#Pitfall_of_TReDS_portal\" >Pitfall of TReDS portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#Which_platform_in_India_served_as_the_first-ever_TReDS-based_platform\" >Which platform in India served as the first-ever TReDS-based platform?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#What_are_the_two_major_concerns_of_the_TReDS_portal\" >What are the two major concerns of the TReDS portal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#Criteria_for_Setting_up_and_Operating_the_TReDS_portal\" >Criteria for Setting up and Operating the TReDS portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#Application_Procedure_for_Authorization\" >Application Procedure for Authorization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/treds-portal-things-you-need-to-know\/#Common_queries_around_the_TReDS_portal\" >Common queries around the TReDS portal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_the_TReDS_portal\"><\/span>An Overview of the TReDS portal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MSMEs have long been confronting the\nchallenge of maintaining an optimal cash flow. Payment default and deferred\ninvoices from the vendor have become a commonality in this sector. To\nextinguish such nuisances, the Government launched the TReDS portal that\nenables MSME suppliers to discount their invoices and bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Reserve Bank introduced this web portal to ensure prompt and secure transactions between <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/msme-registration\"><strong>MSMEs<\/strong><\/a> and vendors. The portal has already slashed down the annual interest payout for small and medium enterprises. The TReDS&#8217; primary objective is to permit MSME sellers to discount invoices raised against prominent companies, which enables them to administer their working capital demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TReDS was first launched in 2014 by the\ncentral bank. Three platforms were accorded licenses to leverage the TReDS\nmechanism in 2017, including Invoicemart (a joint venture between mjunction\nservices and Axis Bank ), Mynd Solutions, and RXIL (a joint venture between NSE\nand SIDBI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_concept_of_Invoice_Discounting\"><\/span>Understanding the concept of Invoice Discounting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Small enterprises can utilize invoice\ndiscounting to get prompt access to funds held in outstanding invoices and tap\ninto the valuation of their sales ledger. It&#8217;s simple- when businesses invoice\na client or customer, the lender facilitates such businesses a share of the\namount, increasing their cash flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Invoice discounting is seldom considered\nas a short-term loan backed by invoices. Lenders are very well aware of the\nshabby finances of small companies and lend them credit against their unpaid\ninvoices to maintain healthy cash flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salient_features_of_TReDS_portal\"><\/span>Salient features of TReDS portal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>TReDS\nserves as a common platform for MSME sellers, financial institutions, and\ncorporate buyers.<\/li><li>All\ntransactions are executed electronically.<\/li><li>Negligible\ndocumentation<\/li><li>Prompt\nand seamless access to funds<\/li><li>A\nstandardized procedure for uninterrupted data flow<\/li><li>Competitive\nDiscount rates<\/li><li>Ensure\nprompt access to working capital.<\/li><li>Working\nCapital with No Collateral<\/li><li>In\n24-72 hours, an applicant can have access to working capital via bill\ndiscounting of unpaid invoices.<\/li><li>Get\nseamless and prompt access to working capital and shorten the financial cycles\nof the business.<\/li><li>M1xchange\nfacilitates non-collateral based bill discounting services that have no adverse\nimpact on your financial statements.<\/li><li>Help\nbusinesses maintain healthy cash flow.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TReDS_Advantages_For_Buyers\"><\/span>TReDS Advantages For Buyers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Seamless\nand easy tracking of cash flow<\/li><li>Simplified\nand error-free payment cycles<\/li><li>Seeks\nminimal documentation and money<\/li><li>Highly\ntransparent<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TReDS_Advantages_For_Sellers\"><\/span>TReDS Advantages For Sellers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Allow\nvendors to acquire a receipt of funds in a prompt timeframe<\/li><li>Seeks\nminimal documentation and money<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TReDS_Advantages_for_Financers\"><\/span>TReDS Advantages for Financers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Availability\nof a broader market<\/li><li>Ensures\ninstrument qualification<\/li><li>Minimal\noperational expenditure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pitfall_of_TReDS_portal\"><\/span>Pitfall of TReDS portal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The identity of MSME suppliers has become\na serious subject matter for large companies lately. Prominent organizations\nare reluctant to upload invoices for fear of exposing their MSME supplier&#8217;s\nlist to their competitors. The Government is required to patch this loophole as\nsoon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a concern among the MSME\nsuppliers relating to the payment settlement time. They want this portal to\nalign with the Government&#8217;s decision that seeks businesses to settle MSME\npayments in 45 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_platform_in_India_served_as_the_first-ever_TReDS-based_platform\"><\/span>Which platform in India served as the first-ever TReDS-based platform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name of the first-ever TReDS-based\nplatform was the RXIL. It came to effect in January 2017. It was developed in\nassociation with NSE and three banks. TReDS is a web-based platform that\nenables MSMEs to borrow money from different lenders to fund their trade\nreceivables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TReDS platform provides MSME sellers\nwith an auction mechanism to discount unpaid bills and invoices against\nprominent companies, such as government agencies and public sector companies,\nensuring the swift realization of trade receivables at market rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_two_major_concerns_of_the_TReDS_portal\"><\/span>What are the two major concerns of the TReDS portal? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to many bankers, two concerns\nare limiting the full-fledge take-off of the TReDS. For one thing, many\nentities believe their rivals shall be able to identify their source of\nmaterial procurement. Two, entities often prefer to facilitate lengthier credit\nterms to vendors and shall not recover trade receivable within 45 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criteria_for_Setting_up_and_Operating_the_TReDS_portal\"><\/span>Criteria for Setting up and Operating the TReDS portal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Entities seeking to set up and operate\nthe TReDS portal should comply with the gien norms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Budgetary requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The\nminimum paid-up equity of the TReDS shall be Rs <strong><em>25 crore.<\/em><\/strong> TReDS&#8217;\nForeign ownership shall be regulated by the prevailing foreign investment\npolicy.<\/li><li>Companies\nother than the promoters shall be banned from owning more than 10 per cent <strong><em>of\nthe TReDS&#8217; equity capital.<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Due diligence on the promoters\u2019 part<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corporations and their promoters should be fit and suitable to act as TReDS, as specified by the <strong>SEBI Regulations, 2009<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sebi.gov.in\/legal\/regulations\/jun-2017\/sebi-issue-of-capital-and-disclosure-requirements-regulations-2009-last-amended-on-may-31-2017-_34697.html\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The RBI shall determine the fit and\nappropriate&#8217; status of the applicant based on their track record of financial\nsoundness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, Reserve Bank shall also\nlook into its business performance for the last five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other regulators and vetting agencies,\nsuch as the Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax Department, the CBI, and SEBI,\nmay, if needed, request feedback on the candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Capabilities in terms of technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The TReDS must have a resilient\ntechnological base to bolster its operations. Consequently, the TReDS should\nfulfil the given technological requisites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TReDS must be able to facilitate a\nweb-based platform for all participants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TReDS must have a viable BCP, i.e.\nBusiness Continuity Plan, which includes a disaster recovery site and a\nweb-based monitoring capability that tracks positions, volumes, and prices in\nreal-time to avert system manipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Procedure_for_Authorization\"><\/span>Application Procedure for Authorization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This pdf paperwork by the Reserve bank\nfacilitates both the essential directions and the application format for any\nnon-bank entity prompting authorization to operate a payment as per the PSS\nAct. Entities seeking to set up the TReDS portal can file a prescribed\napplication form with the RBI. The full filed application should be furnished\nto the RBI&#8217;s registered address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_queries_around_the_TReDS_portal\"><\/span>Common queries around the TReDS portal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How does the TReDS web-portal help MSMEs\nmanage their working capital?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TReDS is a state of the art software\nplatform. The platform empowers MSMEs to receive funds in advance, permitting\nthem to administer any working capital problems and effectively manage their\nbusinesses. Since it is an off-balance sheet transaction, discounting\nreceivables can serve as an ideal funding source for financially-aggrieved\nMSMEs, as per the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TReDS platform allows small businesses to\nprocure working capital by auctioning their unpaid invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Enlist one concrete benefit of the TReDS\nPlatform? <\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps registered MSMEs boost their\nliquidity collectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How does the TReDS platform work in\ngeneral?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banks and other financial avenues shall\ncompete to occupy the supplier&#8217;s receivables. Rather than manifesting the\nMSME&#8217;s creditworthiness, the interest rate shall imply the creditworthiness of\nthe bigger company on whom the invoice is raised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the pre-determined time slot, the\nsettlement file shows how much a financier has to pay an MSME and how much a\nbuyer owes to such a financier, ensuring credit discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Why should small firms register?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Factoring is yet to gain traction in India because prominent companies continue to abuse their stranglehold over small companies, delaying payment for months. Consequently, registration with TReDS ensures that payment transaction happens on time and that larger companies are not bullied. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The term TReDS stands for the Trade Receivables Discounting System. It was released by the Reserve Bank of India in 2018. This platform aims at resolving cash flow issues for small businesses. 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