A dedicated credit guarantee for DPIIT recognized startups will address the issue of unavailability of collateral free loan and enable flow of financial assistance to innovative startups through their journey to becoming full-fledged business entities. The Scheme further reiterates Government’s focus towards promoting innovation and fostering entrepreneurship for making Indian startup ecosystem the best in the world.
Eligibility criteria for availing collateral-free loans under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
- Start-ups that have reached the stage of stable revenue over a 12-month period as assessed by audited monthly statements.
- Start-ups should be amenable to debt financing as an option.
- No default to any lending/investing institution
- Not classified as a non-performing asset (NPA) according to RBI guidelines
The credit facility being covered under this scheme (CGSS) should not be covered by any other guarantee scheme.
For more details please check the Government notification
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