Inclusive FinanceStand-Up India

Stand-Up India Scheme

Ministry of Finance

Bank loans between ₹10 Lakh and ₹1 Crore for SC/ST and Women entrepreneurs for greenfield enterprises.

Key Benefits

Composite loan covering term loan and working capital
Minimum loan: ₹10 Lakh
Maximum loan: ₹1 Crore
Repayment period up to 7 years with moratorium of 18 months
At least one SC/ST and one Woman borrower per bank branch

Key Features

Greenfield project finance only
Promotes entrepreneurship among underrepresented groups
51%+ shareholding by SC/ST or Women
Margin money: 25% (can include CGTMSE/state subsidy)

Eligibility

SC/ST and Women entrepreneurs for greenfield (new) manufacturing/services/trading ventures

Subsidy / Benefit

Composite loan up to ₹1 Crore (not a subsidy scheme)

Data verified from official government sources