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CGTMSE • CGFMU • CGSSI • CGSS

Credit Guarantee Government Schemes

Collateral‑free or Low‑security Credit via Government Guarantees

Leverage India’s credit guarantee frameworks for MSMEs, Startups, SC/ST/Women entrepreneurs, and micro‑units to unlock bank credit without collateral, backed by CGTMSE, CGFMU (PMMY), CGSSI (Stand‑Up India), and CGSS (Startups).

₹10Cr
CGTMSE limit
₹20Cr
CGSS limit
₹1Cr
Stand‑Up India
PMMY
CGFMU cover
Overview

What are Credit Guarantee Schemes?

Credit guarantee schemes reduce lender risk by providing a government‑backed guarantee on eligible loans, enabling collateral‑free or lower‑security access to credit for businesses and entrepreneurs.

Key Indian programs include CGTMSE for MSEs, CGFMU portfolio guarantees for PMMY/MUDRA micro‑loans, CGSSI for Stand‑Up India loans to SC/ST and Women founders, and CGSS that guarantees loans to DPIIT‑recognized startups through NCGTC.

CGTMSE: fund & non‑fund limits up to ₹10 crore for MSEs
CGFMU: portfolio guarantee for PMMY/MUDRA micro‑loans
CGSSI: Stand‑Up India guarantees for SC/ST/Women
CGSS: Startup guarantees (recently expanded)

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Benefits

Why use our guarantee‑backed credit support?

CGTMSE for MSEs

Cover combined fund and non‑fund facilities up to ₹10 crore per eligible borrower; hybrid security allowed per scheme.

CGFMU for PMMY

Portfolio guarantee for MUDRA loans to micro‑units (Shishu/Kishore/Tarun), enabling collateral‑free micro‑credit.

CGSSI for Stand‑Up India

Guarantee support for composite loans of ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore for SC/ST and Women greenfield enterprises.

CGSS for Startups

Credit guarantee for DPIIT‑recognized startups via NCGTC; limit expanded to ₹20 crore with fee relief for Champion Sectors.

Better Sanction Odds

Structured applications with the right guarantee tagging improve approval probability and reduce collateral demands.

End‑to‑End Support

Scheme mapping, lender coordination, guarantee enrollment, and post‑sanction compliance assistance.

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply?

  • CGTMSE: Micro/Small Enterprises per MSME definition with viable proposals and MLI lending.
  • CGFMU: Eligible PMMY/MUDRA micro‑loans extended by participating banks/NBFCs.
  • CGSSI: SC/ST and/or Women entrepreneurs setting up greenfield projects (individual or 51%+ ownership in entities).
  • CGSS: DPIIT‑recognized startups borrowing from Member Institutions under the scheme.

Conditions

  • CGTMSE guarantee up to ₹10 crore; extent of cover and AGF as per latest circulars.
  • CGFMU operates as a portfolio‑level guarantee mechanism for PMMY; claims linked to portfolio thresholds.
  • CGSSI supports ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore Stand‑Up India composite loans with bank‑decided security or guarantee.
  • CGSS operated by NCGTC; recent updates include higher limits and AGF relief for select sectors.
Process

Simple Application Process

1

Choose Scheme

Map business stage and profile to CGTMSE, CGFMU (PMMY), CGSSI (Stand‑Up India), or CGSS (Startups).

2

Apply via Lender/Portal

Submit proposal to an eligible Member Lending Institution or through the relevant scheme portal as required.

3

Guarantee Tagging

Lender assesses eligibility and files for guarantee cover (loan‑level for CGTMSE/CGSSI/CGSS; portfolio for CGFMU).

4

Sanction & Disbursal

On sanction, limits/loans are disbursed and guarantee cover activated; periodic fees/documentation apply per scheme.

Documentation

Required Documents

Document Checklist

KYC, business constitution, and registrations (Udyam/DPIIT as applicable).
Financials, bank statements, and project report with cost and WC assessment.
Existing sanction letters (if enhancement/renewal) and security details if any.
Scheme‑specific declarations and undertakings per lender/scheme format.
Additional information sought by MLIs for guarantee enrollment/claims.

Important: Exact documentation varies by scheme, lender policy, facility type, and ticket size; a tailored checklist is shared during onboarding.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Get the right guarantee‑backed credit

Receive expert mapping to CGTMSE, CGFMU, CGSSI, or CGSS, with lender coordination and guarantee enrollment to improve approval and terms.

₹500Cr+

Funded

20K+

Businesses

95%

Success Rate