Title of the Scheme
Stand-Up India Scheme for financing SC/ST and/or Women Entrepreneurs.
Objective
The objective of the Stand-Up India scheme is to facilitate bank loans between 10 lakh and 1 Crore
to at least one Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and at least one woman
borrower per bank branch for setting up a greenfield enterprise. This enterprise may be in
manufacturing, services or the trading sector. In case of non-individual enterprises at least 51%
of the shareholding and controlling stake should be held by either an SC/ST or Woman entrepreneur.
Eligibility
1. SC/ST and/or woman entrepreneurs, above 18 years of age.
2. Loans under the scheme is available for only green field project. Green field signifies, in this context,
the first time venture of the beneficiary in the manufacturing or services or trading sector.3. In case of non-individual enterprises, 51% of the shareholding and controlling stake should be held
by either SC/ST and/or Women Entrepreneur.
4. Borrower should not be in default to any bank/financial institution.
Nature of Loan
Composite loan (inclusive of term loan and working capital) between 10 lakh and upto 100 lakh.
Purpose of Loan
For setting up a new enterprise in manufacturing, trading or services sector by SC/ST/Women
entrepreneur.
Size of Loan
Composite loan of 75% of the project cost inclusive of term loan and working capital. The stipulation
of the loan being expected to cover 75% of the project cost would not apply if the borrower’s
contribution along with convergence support from any other schemes exceeds 25% of the project cost.
Interest Rate
The rate of interest would be lowest applicable rate of the bank for that category (rating category) not
to exceed (base rate (MCLR) + 3%+ tenor premium).
Security
Besides primary security, the loan may be secured by collateral security or guarantee of Credit
Guarantee Fund Scheme for Stand-Up India Loans (CGFSIL) as decided by the banks.
Repayment
The loan is repayable in 7 years with a maximum moratorium period of 18 months.
Working Capital
For drawal of Working capital upto 10 lakh, the same may be sanctioned by way of overdraft.
Rupay debit card to be issued for convenience of the borrower.
Working capital limit above 10 lakh to be sanctioned by way of Cash Credit limit.
Margin Money
The Scheme envisages 25% margin money which can be provided in convergence with eligible
Central / State schemes. While such schemes can be drawn upon for availing admissible subsidies
or for meeting margin money requirements, in all cases, the borrower shall be required to bring in
minimum of 10% of the project cost as own contribution.
STAND-UP INDIA SCHEME WOULD BE OPERATED BY ALL THE BRANCHES OF SCHEDULED
COMMERCIAL BANKS IN INDIA..
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