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The Indian government offers a diverse range of MSME schemes and business loans catering to different business sectors, stages, and financial needs. Specific schemes cater to sectors like manufacturing, services, or coir.

Yes, start-ups can apply for MSME Government Loans. Various government schemes, such as Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) and the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), provide loans to start-ups.

The interest rate varies with different government-sponsored schemes. 

Yes, MSMEs can avail loans under multiple schemes within the MSME framework, subject to meeting the respective eligibility criteria and the financial institution’s regulations.

MSMEs can improve their chances of loan approval by maintaining good credit history, preparing comprehensive business plans, demonstrating strong cash flows, and providing collateral or guarantees where required.

The tenure varies with different SME government schemes. 

A Govt Loan Scheme for business is a financial assistance programme specifically designed  to provide loans at favourable terms to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises to support their growth and development.

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The features of the government scheme for MSME vary with the product:

AIF

Credit guarantee scheme supporting post-harvest and farm-gate infrastructure in agriculture and related sectors.

Loans up to ₹7.5 crore accessible through the AIF scheme.

CGSS

Some government loans offer subsidised interest rates, making borrowing more affordable for small businesses.

Guarantee coverage up to ₹10 crore with a nominal fee of 2% per annum.

CGTMSE

Unsecured loans without collateral or third-party guarantees for micro and small enterprises.

Guarantee up to ₹5 crore with only a nominal guarantee fee.

PM Mudra Yojana

Offers graduated loans (Shishu, Kishor, Tarun) suited to various business requirements.

Ensures accessible credit for non-farm micro-enterprises in manufacturing, trading, and services needing less than ₹10 lakh.

Stand Up India Scheme

Offers working capital and term loan options ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore.

Targets SC/ST and women entrepreneurs for new business ventures.

PM FME

Financial support through grants linked to credit, interest rate subsidies, and seed funding for small-scale food processing units.

Grants linked to credit for capital investments and shared infrastructure development are also accessible.

PMEGP

Loans for emerging micro businesses with a 15% to 35% capital subsidy.

Subsidies apply to manufacturing projects up to ₹50 lakh and service sector projects up to ₹20 lakh.

The key benefits of government schemes for business are:

Favourable Terms - Govt. MSME loans often come with lower interest rates and longer repayment periods, reducing the financial burden on MSMEs.

Subsidised Interest Rates - Some government loans offer subsidised interest rates, making borrowing more affordable for small businesses.

Collateral Support - MSME govt. loan schemes may provide collateral-free or reduced collateral requirements, easing access to finance for MSMEs with limited assets.

Financial Inclusion -These government MSME loans promote financial inclusion by extending credit to MSMEs that may not qualify for traditional bank loans due to a lack of credit history or collateral.

The most popular MSME Government Loan Schemes are:

AIF

CGSS

CGTMSE

PMEGP

PM FME

PM Mudra Yojana

Stand Up India Scheme

You can apply for a Government Subsidy Loan for your business by following the steps on our website: SME-> BORROW-> MSME Government Schemes.