Even as news trickled out that the Indian government was working on a comprehensive financial package, there was a sense of uncertainty following certain statements by senior government officials. Just a day before Secretary Giridhar Aramane revealed that a “comprehensive package” was being worked out, Chief Economic Advisor KV Subramanian cautioned industry against demanding an economic stimulus similar to that rolled out by other countries. Subramanian’s comments come against the backdrop of increasing recognition of the scale of the problem faced by Indian MSMEs. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the sector was “on the brink” and exhorted various stakeholders to clear dues of MSMEs at the earliest possible. The continued economic pain of the lockdown has increased calls by MSMEs for an economic stimulus to assist with their dire needs for capital to pay wages and keep businesses running. The Indian government is clearly trying to find the right balance for a large financial package that does not incur huge costs to the economy. One can only hope that this financial aid arrives in time, before the Indian economy lapses into complete recession.