The objective of the Fund is to provide financial assistance to the entrepreneurs - whose financial resource to promote enterprises is limited – for setting up SMEs. The Fund aims to provide assistance by way of equity/ interest-free loan for meeting the financial gap for establishing the business.
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Eligible Segments
Technically or professionally qualified entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurs setting up for the first time, a project in the SME sector where the cost of unit is up to Rs.200 lakh.
Preference will be given to entrepreneurs trained by institutes like Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)/Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)/Rural Development & Self Employment Training Institute (RUDSETI).
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Facility
In case of Company: Facility will be in the form of equity.
In case of partnership firm/ proprietorship concern: It will be provided as soft loan.
3
Loan Amount
The amount of assistance per unit shall not exceed 15% of project cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.30 lakh.
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Margin / Promoter's Contribution
Minimum 10% of the project cost.
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Tenor
3 to 7 Years
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Security
Assets created out of the Bank finance (In case of soft loan).
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Guarantee
The beneficiary entrepreneurs shall also be required to furnish personal guarantee for the timely repayment/payment of principal and interest thereon.
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Processing Charges
The soft loan shall carry service charge @1% p.a. for a period of first three years.