Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)

Open all year DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, run by NCGTC All of India

Loan

Guarantee on loans up to ₹20 crore per startup

What it funds: Government guarantee so lenders give DPIIT startups loans without collateral
Who can apply: DPIIT recognised startup
Not in default or an NPA with any lender
Loan from a bank, NBFC or SEBI registered AIF
Guarantee fee 1% a year in 27 champion sectors
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply for a startup loan on the Jan Samarth portal or at a member lender
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: Government of India

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