Who can participate as a seller in the TReDS (Trade Receivables Discounting System)?

TReDS is an electronic platform for facilitating the financing / discounting of trade receivables of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through multiple financiers. These receivables can be due from corporates and other buyers, including Government Departments and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Sellers, buyers and financiers are the participants on a TReDS platform. Only MSMEs can participate as sellers in TReDS. Corporates, Government Departments, PSUs and any other entity can participate as buyers in TReDS. Banks, NBFC - Factors and other financial institutions as permitted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), can participate as financiers in TReDS.