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Government grants, collateral-free loans, tax holidays and fee benefits for Indian startups and MSMEs, and who can apply.

Grants & equity

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

For: DPIIT-recognised early-stage startups
Benefit: Up to ₹20 lakh grant for proof of concept and prototype, and up to ₹50 lakh through convertible debentures or debt for market entry, routed through selected incubators.
How: Apply to an approved incubator on the Startup India portal.

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Grants & equity

Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)

For: Startups raising venture capital
Benefit: Government capital managed by SIDBI is invested in SEBI-registered venture funds, which then invest in startups.
How: Pitch to venture funds backed by FFS.

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Loans & guarantees

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)

For: DPIIT-recognised startups
Benefit: Collateral-free loans guaranteed up to ₹20 crore per borrower through banks and NBFCs.
How: Apply through a member lending institution.

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Loans & guarantees

CGTMSE

For: Micro and small enterprises
Benefit: Collateral-free credit guarantee for business loans, limit raised to ₹10 crore from April 2025.
How: Apply through your bank; Udyam registration needed.

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Loans & guarantees

PM Mudra Yojana

For: Micro and small non-farm businesses
Benefit: Loans up to ₹20 lakh (Shishu, Kishore, Tarun and Tarun Plus) without collateral.
How: Apply at banks, NBFCs and MFIs.

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Loans & guarantees

PMEGP

For: New micro enterprises
Benefit: Subsidy of 15–35% of project cost on bank loans for new manufacturing and service units.
How: Apply online on the KVIC PMEGP portal.

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Loans & guarantees

Stand-Up India

For: SC/ST and women entrepreneurs
Benefit: Bank loans from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore for a new (greenfield) enterprise.
How: Apply through scheduled commercial banks.

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Tax benefits

Startup tax holiday (formerly Sec. 80-IAC)

For: DPIIT startups incorporated before 1 April 2030
Benefit: 100% deduction of profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years.
How: Apply to the Inter-Ministerial Board via the Startup India portal.

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Tax benefits

Angel tax relief

For: Companies raising at a premium
Benefit: Tax on share premium from resident investors no longer applies from FY 2024-25.
How: Keep valuation reports for FEMA and company law.

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IP & procurement

Patent & trademark fee benefits

For: Startups, MSMEs and individuals
Benefit: 80% rebate on patent fees with fast-track examination for startups, and lower official fees for trademark filing.
How: Claim with your DPIIT or Udyam certificate when filing.

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IP & procurement

Public procurement relaxation

For: DPIIT-recognised startups
Benefit: Relaxation from prior-turnover and experience criteria in government tenders, plus GeM Startup Runway.
How: Register on GeM as a startup seller.

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Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2025

For: Startups based in Madhya Pradesh
Benefit: State support for recognised startups: incubation, assistance and incentives under the MP Startup Policy and Implementation Scheme 2025.
How: Register on the MP Startup Centre portal. Ask us to check current incentives for your case.

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Madhya Pradesh

MSME benefits (Udyam)

For: All Udyam-registered businesses
Benefit: Protection against delayed payments (45-day rule), priority-sector lending and access to state MSME schemes.
How: Register on the Udyam portal, free.

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Scheme terms change. Last reviewed October 2026, always confirm on the official portal before applying.

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