PM SVANidhi Yojana 2026 — Street Vendor Loan ₹10k → ₹50k
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Direct answer. PM SVANidhi gives progressive working-capital loans to street vendors — ₹10,000 (1st), ₹20,000 (2nd, after on-time repayment), ₹50,000 (3rd, after second on-time). 7% interest subsidy (effective rate near zero). No collateral. Cashback ₹100/month for digital transactions. Apply at any bank, NBFC, MFI or directly at https://pmsvanidhi.mohua.gov.in. 42 lakh+ loans disbursed.
Quick Answer
Loans: ₹10k → ₹20k → ₹50k progressive.
7% interest subsidy = effective ~₹0 cost if repaid on time.
Cashback ₹100/month for ≥ 50 digital transactions.
Vendor ID issued by Urban Local Body (ULB) — mandatory.
Helpline: 1800-11-1979 (toll-free).
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Who is eligible
Street vendor with valid vendor ID issued by ULB (Municipal Corporation / Council / Nagar Panchayat).
OR vendor identified in survey conducted by ULB (interim if formal ID not yet issued).
Aadhaar mobile-linked + bank account.
Indian resident, age 18+.
If you don't have vendor ID
Visit your ULB → vendor survey desk → register → ID issued in 7–30 days.
Documents
Aadhaar (mobile-linked)
Vendor ID / Certificate of Vending from ULB
Bank account (Aadhaar-seeded)
Photograph
Self-declaration of business
How to apply
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Aadhaar OTP verification.
Fill: vendor ID, ULB, type of vending, monthly income.
Pick lender (any PSU bank, NBFC, MFI, SHG bank).
Submit → application routed to lender.
Sanction in 7–10 days for new vendors.
Disbursal to your bank within 7 days of sanction.
Repayment
7% interest subsidy explained
Bank's nominal rate: ~9–14%.
Govt subvention 7% credited quarterly to your loan account (reduces principal).
Effective rate to you: 2–7% depending on bank.
Subvention only applies if repaid on time. Default = full rate.
Cashback ₹100/month
Make at least 50 digital transactions/month (UPI / RuPay) for vending business.
₹100 cashback credited to your loan account next month.
Up to ₹1,200/year total cashback per vendor.
Common mistakes
No vendor ID — apply at ULB first; SVANidhi without vendor ID = rejection.
Aadhaar–bank not seeded — disbursal silent failure.
Multiple SVANidhi loans across lenders — one at a time only. System de-dupes.
Not using digital transactions — miss the ₹100/month cashback (can total ₹3,600 over 3 years).
Default on first ₹10k — blocks ₹20k upgrade. Pay on time always.
FAQ
I don't have a vendor ID. Can I still apply?
Apply for vendor ID at ULB first. During COVID times, ULBs accepted survey-based interim certificates; check your ULB if this is still active.
Why is my SVANidhi rejected?
Common reasons: (a) vendor ID expired or wrong ULB, (b) Aadhaar–bank mismatch, © existing loan default, (d) wrong vending zone declared. File RTI to ULB / lender for grounds.
Can my wife (also a street vendor) apply separately?
Yes — each vendor with separate vendor ID gets own SVANidhi.
Bank rejected ₹50k upgrade despite on-time repayment. Why?
Banks have discretion on ₹50k tranche. Try another lender. Or file RTI for written rejection grounds.
I missed 2 EMIs. Can I still get ₹20k upgrade?
No — 2 missed EMIs flag default. Pay outstanding + 6 months on-time before upgrade.
Cashback ₹100 — how is "50 digital transactions" counted?
Any UPI / RuPay debit card / QR-code transaction received OR paid via your registered SVANidhi-linked QR/UPI counts. NPCI tracks via your VPA.
Can I close SVANidhi early?
Yes — pay outstanding principal + accrued interest. No prepayment penalty.
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Last reviewed: 3 May 2026.