PM Mudra Yojana 2026 — Loans up to ₹20 lakh, No Collateral
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Direct answer. PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) gives micro-loans up to ₹20 lakh to non-corporate non-farm small business owners. No collateral. 4 tiers: Shishu (≤ ₹50,000), Kishore (₹50k–5L), Tarun (₹5L–10L), Tarun Plus (₹10L–20L, added in 2024). Apply at any PSU bank, private bank, RRB, or NBFC. ₹0 application fee. Decision in 7–15 days.
Quick Answer
₹50,000 – ₹20 lakh, no collateral.
For small business: shop, kirana, manufacturing, services, transport, trading.
NOT for agriculture (use
KCC instead).
Apply at any bank OR udyamimitra.in OR Jan Samarth portal.
Helpline: 1800-180-1111 (toll-free).
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What is this scheme
PMMY launched 8 April 2015, run by MUDRA Ltd (subsidiary of SIDBI). 4.7 crore loans worth ₹17 lakh crore disbursed since launch. Tarun Plus (₹10–20 lakh tier) added in 2024 for businesses upgrading from Tarun.
Loan tiers + use
| Tier | Amount | Best for |
| Shishu | ≤ ₹50,000 | Starting a new micro-business; vendor / hawker |
| Kishore | ₹50,001 – ₹5 lakh | Established small business needing growth capital |
| Tarun | ₹5,00,001 – ₹10 lakh | Larger established business expanding |
| Tarun Plus (2024+) | ₹10,00,001 – ₹20 lakh | Existing Tarun beneficiaries upgrading; high-revenue micro-business |
Interest rate
Set by lender (within RBI guidelines):
Shishu: 9–12% (PSU banks) / 11–14% (NBFCs)
Kishore / Tarun: 10–14% (PSU banks)
Tarun Plus: 12–16%
Sector add-ons: women, SC/ST get small interest concession in some banks.
Who is eligible
Non-corporate small business — proprietorship, partnership, LLP (small).
Non-farm activities — agriculture explicitly excluded.
Existing or new business is fine (Shishu can be for starting; Tarun + needs operational history).
Indian resident, age 18+.
Aadhaar + PAN + bank account mandatory.
No major default on existing loans.
Allowed business types
Manufacturing: tailoring, food processing, repair, fabrication, handicrafts.
Trading: kirana, vegetable shop, restaurant, e-commerce reseller.
Services: salon, photography, AC repair, courier, IT services.
Transport: auto-rickshaw, taxi, e-rickshaw, mini-truck (vehicle loan under PMMY).
Allied: dairy, poultry, beekeeping (not pure agriculture).
Excluded
Pure agriculture (KCC instead)
Real estate / land trading
Stock market / commodity trading
Documents required
Aadhaar card (mobile-linked)
PAN card
Photograph — passport-size, recent
Address proof — Aadhaar / utility bill
Business proof (for Kishore/Tarun): GST registration / udyam / shop & establishment / partnership deed
Last 6 months bank statement
ITR last 2 years (Tarun + Tarun Plus typically)
Quote / pro forma invoice for the asset / inventory you'll buy with loan
Project report (Tarun + Tarun Plus): expected revenue, profit, repayment plan
Step-by-step application
Option 1 — Walk-in to bank
Visit any PSU bank, private bank, or RRB branch.
Ask for “Mudra loan / PMMY”.
Submit form + documents.
Officer assesses + visits business (Kishore/Tarun).
Decision in 7–15 days.
On sanction: loan agreement, EMI auto-debit, MUDRA Card issued (working-capital component).
Option 2 — Online
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Register → enter business + financial details.
Multiple banks auto-bid for your application.
Pick best offer + complete bank's e-KYC.
Loan disbursed in 7–15 days.
Common mistakes
Wrong tier selection — applying for Tarun without operational history. Start with Shishu/Kishore, build, upgrade to Tarun.
Trusting “Mudra agents” charging ₹5k-25k fees — Mudra is direct-to-bank. Agents = fraud.
Vague project report — Tarun + needs clear revenue plan. Banks reject vague applications.
Existing default undisclosed — bank checks CIBIL; default = rejection. Settle first or use
OTS.
Asking for too much — banks size loan to your turnover. Realistic ask = faster approval.
Latest updates (2026)
Tarun Plus (₹10–20 lakh) — fully rolled out.
Jan Samarth Portal — single window for 13 government credit schemes including Mudra. Reduces approval time to 7 days.
MSME-Mudra integration — Udyam-registered businesses get auto-fast-track in Mudra.
Co-lending model — Mudra now eligible for PSU + NBFC co-lending (faster disbursal).
FAQ
Can I apply for Mudra without GST?
Yes for Shishu (< ₹50k) — GST not mandatory. For Kishore + Tarun, GST or Udyam registration is preferred. Banks may give Kishore without GST if turnover < ₹40 lakh.
What if my business is < 1 year old?
Apply for Shishu — starts most new businesses. Can upgrade to Kishore after 12 months operation.
Mudra loan EMI default — what happens?
Bank reports to CIBIL → score drops 75–100 points. Recovery via SARFAESI doesn't apply (Mudra has no collateral) but banks can sue civil. Best: contact branch manager early, restructure / OTS. See loan settlement.
Can I use Mudra for vehicle purchase (auto-rickshaw, taxi)?
Yes — under “transport” category. Loan against the vehicle. No external collateral but vehicle itself is hypothecated.
Is the Mudra Card different from a regular debit card?
Mudra Card is a working-capital RuPay card linked to your Mudra loan account. Use to purchase inventory; balance refreshes monthly within sanctioned limit. Like a credit card but tied to business loan.
I'm an SC/ST/Woman entrepreneur. Mudra vs Stand-Up India?
Mudra: max ₹20 lakh, faster, less paperwork. Stand-Up India: ₹10 lakh – ₹1 crore, only for greenfield ventures, full project report needed. Pick Stand-Up if you need > ₹10 lakh + greenfield.
Can NRI apply?
No — Indian residents only.
Mudra interest is subsidised, right?
No subsidy on the interest itself (unlike PM SVANidhi which has 7% subvention). But MUDRA refinances banks at lower rate, so banks pass on slightly lower interest than commercial loans.
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APY — pension after 60 for self-employed
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Sources
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Last reviewed: 3 May 2026.
Visual / Infographic prompts
Infographic concept: 3-tier ladder: Shishu (≤₹50k) → Kishore (₹50k–5L) → Tarun (₹5L–10L) → Tarun Plus (₹10–20L, 2024+). Use-cases per tier (kirana, tailor, e-rickshaw, food cart).
SVG icon prompts (use any AI image gen)
Minimal flat icon of a small kirana shop with a hand-painted 'Mudra' board.
Three coin stacks of increasing height labelled 'Shishu / Kishore / Tarun' in green.
Clean icon of a sewing machine with a rupee symbol, micro-business theme.
Feature image prompt
Realistic warm photo of a young Indian woman tailor at her shop, sewing machine, smiling at customer, 'MUDRA financed' signage, natural lighting.