MSME LOANS
1. MSME Loan Eligibility Criteria
- Business type must be registered as Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME) as per latest definition:
- Micro: Investment ≤ ₹1 Cr & Turnover ≤ ₹5 Cr
- Small: Investment ≤ ₹10 Cr & Turnover ≤ ₹50 Cr
- Medium: Investment ≤ ₹50 Cr & Turnover ≤ ₹250 Cr
2. CGTMSE (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro & Small Enterprises)
- Collateral-free loans up to ₹2 Cr.
- For both new & existing MSEs.
- Must fall under eligible activity list.
3. Stand-Up India
- Loans ₹ 20 lakh – ₹1000 cr
- For SC/ST/women entrepreneurs.
- For new enterprises in manufacturing, services, trading.
NOTES
- Credit Score-For most loans, CIBIL 650+ is preferred
- For collateral-free loans (CGTMSE), good repayment history is crucial
Documents Required for MSME Loan Schemes
- Identity Proof – Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License
- Address Proof – Aadhaar, Passport, Utility bills, Rent agreement, Property papers
- Business Proof
- Udyam Registration / MSME Registration Certificate
- GST Registration
- Shop & Establishment License / Trade License
- Partnership Deed / MoA & AoA (if company)
- Financial Documents
- ITR for last 1–3 years (for existing businesses)
- Bank statements (6–12 months)
- Balance sheet, P&L (CA certified, if applicable)
- Project Report / Business Plan – Required for new businesses/startups (like PMEGP, MUDRA)
- Photographs – Passport-size photos of applicant(s)
- Collateral Documents (if applicable) – Property papers, valuation, NOC