The GoI established the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups with a fixed corpus to provide credit guarantees for loans extended to DPIIT recognised startups by Scheduled Commercial Banks, NBFCs, and Venture Debt Funds (VDFs) under SEBI-registered AlFs.
Central Government | loan | business
Government guarantee coverage of up to 85% for loans up to Rs. 10 crore and 75% for loans above Rs. 10 crore (capped at Rs. 20 crore per borrower), enabling collateral-free debt funding
Administered by Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Eligible categories: General
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Scheme details may change over time. Please verify eligibility and benefits on official government websites. For help applying, visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or contact your elected representative.