Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Key eligibility criteria: (a) Valid MSME / Udyam registration, (b) GST registration and regular filing, (c) Business vintage of at least 2–3 years, (d) CIBIL score ≥ 700 preferred, (e) No existing NPA with any bank, (f) Annual turnover as per ITR. Individual lenders may have additional criteria.
No — CGTMSE (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSEs) provides collateral-free credit guarantee to banks. Loans up to ₹500 lakh can be sanctioned without collateral. A one-time guarantee fee (typically 1.5–2% of loan amount) is paid to CGTMSE.
Apply through any Scheduled Commercial Bank, RRB (Regional Rural Bank), or NBFC that is a member lender under the respective scheme. For MUDRA loans, you can also apply via the Udyamimitra portal (udyamimitra.in). PSU banks like SBI, Bank of Baroda, and PNB are major lenders under these schemes.