Scheme / incentive

Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE Coverage Refresh)

Provides collateral-free credit guarantee cover of up to Rs 5 crore (post-March 2023 enhancement) for credit facilities extended by Member Lending Institutions to eligible micro and small enterprises. Coverage ranges 75-85% of default.

Definition

Provides collateral-free credit guarantee cover of up to Rs 5 crore (post-March 2023 enhancement) for credit facilities extended by Member Lending Institutions to eligible micro and small enterprises. Coverage ranges 75-85% of default.

Benefit

Type: credit_guarantee

Value: Cover up to Rs 5 cr per borrower; 75-85% guarantee depending on category.

Apply at: https://www.cgtmse.in/

Triggers (applicability predicates)

AGF (Annual Guarantee Fee) is in the range 0.37%-1.35% based on slab and category — significantly lower than commercial loan-pricing differentials.

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