【环球财经】土耳其推出千亿里拉制造业融资支持计划

Group 1 - The Turkish government has announced a manufacturing financing support plan worth 100 billion lira (approximately 2.3 billion USD) to alleviate the pressure on industrial production caused by high interest rates and tightened credit [1] - The plan will be implemented by state-owned banks and backed by a credit guarantee fund, providing more favorable financing conditions for industrial enterprises [1] - Loans under this scheme will have a maximum grace period of 6 months and a total term of up to 36 months, with interest rates below market levels and individual loan amounts up to 50 million lira, depending on the size of the workforce [1] Group 2 - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will receive interest subsidies supported by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization, as SMEs are a crucial pillar of the Turkish economy, expected to account for 30% of total exports by 2025, with manufacturing products making up 95% of that [1] - The Turkish manufacturing sector is highly dependent on financing and has faced dual pressures from high interest rates and credit limits amid inflation control efforts [1] - Despite a reduction in the policy interest rate from 46% to 37% since July 2025, the weighted average interest rate for commercial loans in lira remains above 50%, with strict limits on credit growth [1]