MSME (Micro Small Medium Enterprises) are the pillar of Indian economy also known as India’s engine of growth. Apart from generating employment opportunities, it has immensely built the growth of country day by day stronger. MSME's contribution to the nation is beyond the imagination. It has always addressed issues like poverty, income inequality and unemployment...etc.
Most of the SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) are engaged in several sectors which include: -
Generally, startup & existing business faces a lot of challenges to fuel their business. Whether it’s a small or big unit each of them requires financial support. Therefore, The Government of India has initiated various schemes to benefit the MSMEs to raise GDP of the country.
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As a business owner, you may look for a business loan. Some of the top business loan schemes offered by the government are listed below: -
MUDRA stands for Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency. Under this scheme Startups & SMEs will be provided financial support to meet their day-to-day requirements. Borrowers who are willing to avail MUDRA business loans can contact banks, NBFCs & Financial Institutions. MUDRA loans are categorized into 3 subcategories as follows.
| Age Criteria | 18 – 65 Years |
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| Loan requirement | Should be lower than Rs.10 lakh |
The Ministry of MSME & SIDBI) Small Industries Development Bank of India together initiated a Trust named Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro & Small Enterprises scheme is a business loan scheme launched by Government of India, it aimed to provide collateral-free loan for MSME Sector. Borrowers can avail working capital loans up to Rs.10 lakh.
| Age Criteria | 21– 65 Years |
| Eligible Borrowers | New & Existing SMEs |
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Excluding Training Institutions, Agriculture, Educational Institutions..etc. |
| Loan requirement | Should be lower than Rs.200 lakh |
Looking for working capital requirements to enhance your business & that too in urgent need? The Indian government has launched a special portal that enables you to get in-principal approval in less than 59 minutes, this scheme is also known as PSB loan in 59 minutes. Compare deals offered by more than 20+ Banks & NBFCs in a single portal. It is a fully digital process no need to visit the branch for kind of application submission & other bank approaches. PSB loan ranges from Rs.10 lakh to 5 Crores come up with in-principal approval facility.
| Age Criteria | 22 – 65 Years |
| Business Years | Minimum 3 years of business continuity required |
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| Income | Turnover of business should be Rs.10 lakh a year & must generate profit for at least 2 years |
| Other Requirements | Business must be registered as an MSME |
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The objective of the scheme is to provide technology up-graduation by facilitating 15% of the upfront capital subsidy to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), which includes khaki, tiny, village units and coins industrial units to restructure their entire process of production. One of the added advantages is women entrepreneurs are given preference in terms of availing CLCSS credit facility. SSI units can avail a maximum loan of Rs.100 lakh along with 15 percent subsidy which shall go up to Rs.15 lakh under this scheme.
| Business Years | Minimum 3 years of business continuity required |
| Beneficiary should be | Private & public companies, sole proprietorships, partnerships, co-operative societies under SSI units are eligible |
| Other Requirements | MSEs must have a valid UAM number |
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was launched in 1955 under MSMEs, it aims to promote the growth of MSME nationwide by facilitating combined assistance schemes. It offers a wide range of services such as technology, marketing, finance & support services. NSIC provides various schemes to boost the participation of MSMEs as follows: -
Marketing Assistance: - Each business requires marketing assistance to promote its brand, NSIC stands here to form a consortium among enterprises. This will enable MSME to interact with institutional buyers under a single platform.
Raw Material Assistance: - NSIC helps MSMEs by providing financial support to procure raw materials (both indigenous & imported) at discounted rates. By doing so, MSME would give their 100% concentration in manufacturing goods rather than worrying about materials financing.
| Category | Requirements |
| Micro Enterprises (Investment) |
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| Small Enterprises (Investment) |
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