Debt Financing Management: The Modes of Debt Financing for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SEMs) in Pakistan

Abstract

Purpose – The basic purpose of this paper is to analyze the debt financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan through different modes from conventional and non-conventional (Islamic) institutes. Design/Methodology/Approach – Data is publicly available on databases and websites about debt financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of Pakistan, thus data is collected from these databases and websites in the form of articles and handbooks about Pakistan. Findings – It is found from the analysis that a lot of financing choices and modes are available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. These modes are provided by both conventional and non-conventional (Islamic) financial institutes. All the debt modes are discussed in the paper. In addition, there are some drawbacks of debt financing that arises from conventional and non-conventional (Islamic) financial institutes, which alleviate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from adopting these modes Research Limitations/Implications – Some financial institutes, especially banks, lack knowledge and information about small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. Banks could lessen it by acting as a mediator for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Originality/Value – This review paper's main contribution is to analyze the contribution of financial institutes in debt financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. Paper discusses all the modes available for the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan thoroughly through conventional and non-conventional (Islamic) financial institutes.