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Loans for SC/ST & Women Entrepreneurs
Stand-Up India offers a composite loan of ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore - term loan plus working capital - to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise in manufacturing, services, trading or agri-allied activities. The condition that decides most applications is that the venture must be greenfield: a first-time venture for the borrower. An existing business looking to expand is not eligible under this scheme, the same restriction that catches PMEGP applicants. Where the enterprise is not an individual proprietorship, at least 51% shareholding and controlling stake must be held by an SC/ST or woman entrepreneur. If your business is already running, the honest route is an MSME or business loan rather than a Stand-Up India application that will not clear the greenfield test.
Loan Options for SC/ST & Women Entrepreneurs
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Why SC/ST & Women Entrepreneurs Get Better Rates
Composite Loan ₹10 Lakh to ₹1 Crore
A single facility covering both the term loan for assets and the working capital the enterprise needs to start trading, rather than two separate applications.
Repayment up to 7 Years
Maximum tenure is 7 years, with a moratorium of up to 18 months before repayment begins so the enterprise can reach operations first.
10% Margin Money
The borrower's contribution is 10% of project cost, which is lower than most commercial business lending expects for a new venture.
Credit Guarantee Cover
Loans are covered under the CGFSI credit guarantee, which is what makes lenders willing to fund a first-time venture without established trading history.
Loan Products for SC/ST & Women Entrepreneurs
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How Much Can You Borrow?
Indicative amounts for sc/st & women entrepreneurs with CIBIL 750+ and no existing EMIs. Actual amount may vary by lender.
Based on 50% FOIR, 5-yr personal loan tenure and 20-yr home loan tenure. Higher existing EMIs reduce eligibility proportionally.
Specialty Loan Solutions
Beyond standard loans - products built specifically for sc/st & women entrepreneurs.
New Enterprise Finance
Term loan and working capital for a first venture in manufacturing, services or trading
MSME Route for Existing Units
Where the business is already running and the greenfield condition is not met
Working Capital
The working capital half of the composite facility, sized to the operating cycle
Compare Your Options as a Stand-Up India Entrepreneur
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Eligibility Criteria
Most sc/st & women entrepreneurs meet these. Our advisor confirms your exact eligibility before applying.
Documents Required
Exact requirements vary by lender and loan amount. Our advisor confirms the final checklist for you.
Identity & Category
- Aadhaar card + PAN card
- Caste certificate, for SC/ST applicants
- Proof of address and passport-size photographs
- Proof of age showing the applicant is 18 or above
Enterprise Documents
- Project report with cost of project and means of finance
- Constitution documents and shareholding pattern, for companies and partnerships
- Udyam registration, where already obtained
- Quotations for machinery, equipment or premises
Financial
- Bank account statements for 6 to 12 months
- Evidence of the 10% margin money contribution
- Income tax returns, where filed
- Declaration of no default to any bank or financial institution
How to Get Your Stand-Up India Entrepreneur Loan
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Disbursement
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Loan FAQs for SC/ST & Women Entrepreneurs
Greenfield means a first-time venture for the borrower - the enterprise is being set up, not expanded. It matters because it is the condition that disqualifies the largest number of applicants: an existing business seeking growth capital does not qualify under Stand-Up India, however well it is performing. An MSME or business loan is the route in that case.