PM Mudra Yojana 2026 — Loans up to ₹20 lakh, No Collateral
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).
- Stuck or rejected? 🪄 RTI in 60 sec.
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
- 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).
If the formal channel fails, escalate via RTI
If this complaint isn't resolved through the regular complaint route, you can file an RTI to force the public authority to either act or explain in writing why they haven't. The fee is ₹10 (free if you're BPL).
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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.
You may also be eligible for
- Stand-Up India — for SC/ST/woman, ₹10L–1Cr greenfield
- PM SVANidhi — for street vendors specifically
- Jan Dhan — open the bank account first
- APY — pension after 60 for self-employed
Sources
- Helpline: 1800-180-1111
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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.
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