FormEase logo
FormEase
All-in-One Platform
HomeAboutServicesPricing
Log InGet Started
FormEase logo
FormEase
All-in-One Platform

India's trusted portal for Scholarships, Grants, Tenders, and Startup opportunities — simple, secure, and guided.

Quick Links

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Services
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ

Services

  • Scholarships
  • Government Schemes
  • Startup & MSME
  • Agriculture
  • Women Programs

Stay Updated

Get the latest updates on new services and features.

contact@formease.in
Mon – Sat, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Important: FormEase is an independent, privately operated platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Government of India or any government department. Official applications can be made directly — and are often free — on the respective official government portals. Our paid services are optional assistance only and do not guarantee approval of any application. Read the full disclaimer.
© 2026 FormEase. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceRefund Policy

We use cookies

Strictly necessary cookies keep you signed in and remember this choice. We would also like to set optional cookies to remember your preferences and to measure how the site is used. Nothing optional is stored until you agree. Read our Cookie Policy.

  1. Home/
  2. Startup & MSME Schemes/
  3. Stand-Up India — Loans for Women & SC/ST Entrepreneurs
Open to startups registered in India

Stand-Up India — Loans for Women & SC/ST Entrepreneurs

Ministry of Finance, Govt of India

About This Scheme

₹10 lakh–₹1 crore greenfield loans for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs

Composite bank loans from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore for greenfield enterprises in manufacturing, services or trading. At least one woman borrower and one SC/ST borrower per bank branch must be facilitated. Loan covers 75% of project cost; repayable in up to 7 years with an 18-month moratorium.

Benefits

  • Stand-Up India provides composite bank loans from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore to women and SC/ST entrepreneurs setting up greenfield enterprises in manufacturing, services, or trading.
  • The loan covers up to 75% of the project cost, with the remaining 25% contributed by the promoter.
  • Repayment is structured over up to 7 years with an 18-month moratorium, giving new businesses time to generate revenue before EMIs begin.
  • No equity is taken.
  • The scheme is backed by the government''s commitment to ensure at least one woman borrower and one SC/ST borrower is funded per bank branch, increasing access to formal credit for underrepresented entrepreneurs.

How to Apply

Rolling basis

Quick Info

Amount / Funding
₹10 Lakhs – ₹1 Cr
State / Region
Open to startups registered in India
Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Finance, Govt of India
Tags
DebtEquity-freeRepayable