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CGTMSE

Credit guarantee up to ₹5 Crore without third-party guarantee

₹5Cr

Coverage

15–25 days

Timeline

Overview

Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) provides guarantee coverage to banks and financial institutions for collateral-free loans extended to MSMEs. The scheme covers credit facilities up to ₹5 crore.

Eligibility Criteria

New and existing Micro and Small Enterprises
Manufacturing and service enterprises
Credit facility up to ₹5 crore
Retail trade is not eligible
Educational institutions and training centers are eligible

Key Benefits

Collateral-free credit up to ₹5 crore

No third-party guarantee required

Coverage up to 85% for micro enterprises

Coverage up to 75% for other eligible borrowers

Encourages banks to lend to MSMEs

Required Documents

1
MSME/Udyam Registration
2
Business PAN and GST registration
3
Identity and address proof of promoters
4
Project report and financial projections
5
Bank statements and ITR
6
Business incorporation documents

Application Process

1

Step 1

Apply for loan at any Member Lending Institution

2

Step 2

Bank evaluates the proposal

3

Step 3

Bank seeks guarantee coverage from CGTMSE

4

Step 4

Guarantee approval and loan disbursement

5

Step 5

Annual guarantee fee payment

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