Stand-Up India
Empowering SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs
Stand-Up India Scheme
Stand-Up India facilitates bank loans between ₹10 Lakh and ₹1 Crore to at least one SC or ST borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprises.
₹1 Crore
Maximum Loan
85%
Bank Financing
7 Years
Repayment Period
Greenfield
Only New Enterprises
₹10 Lakh to ₹1 Crore
Loan Range
Minimum 10%
Promoter Contribution
Up to 7 years
Repayment Period
Up to 18 months
Moratorium Period
Are You Eligible?
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Am I Eligible?
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SC or ST entrepreneurs (individual or majority-owned enterprise)
Women entrepreneurs (individual or majority-owned by women)
Setting up a greenfield enterprise (first-time, new business)
Manufacturing, services, or trading sector
18 years of age and above
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Documents Needed
We help you prepare and verify every document before submission.
Missing any documents? We assist with obtaining and attesting all required paperwork.
Step-by-Step Process
We manage the entire application — you just review and approve.
Eligibility Verification
We confirm your SC/ST or women entrepreneur status and greenfield enterprise qualification.
Project Report Preparation
We prepare a bankable Detailed Project Report (DPR) aligned to bank requirements.
Bank Application
We submit your application to the designated bank branch under Stand-Up India portal.
Loan Sanction & Disbursal
Bank sanctions and disburses the loan. Moratorium of up to 18 months is available.
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What is a greenfield enterprise?
A greenfield enterprise is a brand new business being set up for the first time. This scheme does not cover expansion of existing businesses.
Can a woman from a general category also apply?
Yes. The scheme specifically targets both SC/ST entrepreneurs AND women entrepreneurs from any caste/category.
What is the repayment period?
The loan can be repaid over up to 7 years with a moratorium of up to 18 months from the date of first disbursement.
Is the interest rate fixed?
The interest rate is determined by the bank. It should not exceed base rate (MCLR) + 3% + tenor premium. We negotiate the best rate for you.
Which bank should I approach?
All scheduled commercial banks participate in Stand-Up India. We help you identify the right branch and relationship manager for your location.
Get ₹10 Lakh – ₹1 Crore for Your Business
SC/ST & Women Focus · 30–45 days · 90%+ Success Rate