Complete Guide to MSME Schemes (2026)
The Government of India and the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) have launched several credit, subsidy, and technology upgrade schemes to empower Indian entrepreneurs. Knowing which scheme fits your business profile is the first step to unlocking crucial capital.
Top Government Loan Schemes
1. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
Provides collateral-free loans up to ₹10 lakhs for micro-enterprises. Ideal for retail, trading, and small manufacturing. Classified into Shishu, Kishore, and Tarun based on loan size.
2. Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
A major credit-linked subsidy scheme offering up to ₹50 lakhs for manufacturing and ₹20 lakhs for service sectors. Subsidies range from 15% to 35% depending on category and location.
3. Stand-Up India Scheme
Facilitates bank loans between ₹10 lakhs and ₹1 Crore to at least one SC/ST borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up a greenfield enterprise.
4. CGTMSE
Provides credit guarantee to financial institutions so they can offer collateral-free loans up to ₹5 Crores to MSEs.