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PM Mudra Yojana 2026 — Loans up to ₹20 lakh, No Collateral

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

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

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):

Who is eligible

Allowed business types

Excluded

Documents required

  1. Aadhaar card (mobile-linked)
  2. PAN card
  3. Photograph — passport-size, recent
  4. Address proof — Aadhaar / utility bill
  5. Business proof (for Kishore/Tarun): GST registration / udyam / shop & establishment / partnership deed
  6. Last 6 months bank statement
  7. ITR last 2 years (Tarun + Tarun Plus typically)
  8. Quote / pro forma invoice for the asset / inventory you'll buy with loan
  9. Project report (Tarun + Tarun Plus): expected revenue, profit, repayment plan

Step-by-step application

Option 1 — Walk-in to bank

  1. Visit any PSU bank, private bank, or RRB branch.
  2. Ask for “Mudra loan / PMMY”.
  3. Submit form + documents.
  4. Officer assesses + visits business (Kishore/Tarun).
  5. Decision in 7–15 days.
  6. On sanction: loan agreement, EMI auto-debit, MUDRA Card issued (working-capital component).

Option 2 — Online

  1. Register → enter business + financial details.
  2. Multiple banks auto-bid for your application.
  3. Pick best offer + complete bank's e-KYC.
  4. Loan disbursed in 7–15 days.

Common mistakes

Latest updates (2026)

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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Last reviewed: 3 May 2026.

Visual / Infographic prompts

SVG icon prompts (use any AI image gen)

  1. Minimal flat icon of a small kirana shop with a hand-painted 'Mudra' board.
  2. Three coin stacks of increasing height labelled 'Shishu / Kishore / Tarun' in green.
  3. 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.