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Stand-Up India Scheme
Facilitates bank loans of ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore for greenfield enterprises launched by SC/ST or women entrepreneurs (18+ years) across manufacturing, trading, and services sectors. Aims to promote first-time entrepreneurship, requiring ventures to be newly formed rather than an expansion of existing businesses.
Maximum Grant Amount
10000000
🎯 Eligibility:
1. Indian citizen (18+)
2. SC/ST and/or woman founder with ≥51% ownership
3. greenfield project; no bank/FI defaults.
🌱 Nature of Support
Loan, mentorship
📝 Documents Required
Proof of category, business plan
Grant Type
Loan
Key details
Granting Agency
Ministry of Finance
Sector/Focus
Manufacturing, Trading, Service, AgriTech
Application Window
Rolling
Geographic Coverage
All India
Contact
How to Apply
Stand-Up India portal/bank branches
Last Verified
Nov 2025
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