Business Loan in India — MSME Schemes and What Banks Actually Check

## Business loan options in India For MSMEs, the **Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)** provides collateral-free loans up to ₹2 crore with government backing. This is underutilised. **MUDRA loans** are for micro-businesses: Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishore (₹50,000–5 lakh), Tarun (₹5–10 lakh). ## What lenders check 1. **Business vintage** — most banks want 2+ years of operation 2. **Revenue** — usually want 3× EMI as monthly revenue minimum 3. **Credit score** — 700+ for good rates 4. **Collateral** — not needed under CGTMSE, but improves rates ## Tax deductibility Business loan interest is fully deductible as a business expense under the Income Tax Act.