🏛️ Quick AnswerPM Mudra Loan is a Government of India scheme providing collateral-free business loans up to ₹10 Lakh. Any non-farm small business — shop, manufacturing unit, service provider, street vendor — is eligible. Apply at any bank, NBFC, or MFI. Processing time: 7–15 working days. No processing fee in many banks.
PM Mudra Yojana என்ன?
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) was launched in April 2015 by the Government of India to provide affordable credit to micro and small enterprises. MUDRA = Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency.
PM Mudra Yojana — Key Facts
India's largest collateral-free small business loan scheme — 40 Crore+ loans disbursed since 2015.
₹10LMaximum loan amount
ZeroCollateral required
40Cr+Loans disbursed till date
🗣 Tamil Overview
PM Mudra Loan = Government scheme, 2015-ல start ஆச்சு. Small business-க்கு collateral (property/gold) இல்லாம loan கிடைக்கும். Tea shop, tailoring, auto-rickshaw, beauty parlour, manufacturing — எந்த non-farm business-க்கும் eligible. Bank, NBFC, MFI — எங்கயும் apply பண்ணலாம். ₹50,000 முதல் ₹10 Lakh வரை 3 categories-ல கிடைக்கும்.
₹10LMax loan (Tarun)
ZeroCollateral
7–15Days processing
₹0Processing fee (most banks)
3 Loan Categories — Shishu, Kishore, Tarun
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Shishu
Meaning: Child (Starting stage)
Loan AmountUp to ₹50,000
Interest Rate~1%–12% p.a.
TenureUp to 5 years
Best forNew micro business, street vendors, very small shops
DocumentsMinimal — KYC only
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Kishore
Meaning: Adolescent (Growing)
Loan Amount₹50,001 – ₹5 Lakh
Interest Rate~8.5%–14% p.a.
Tenure3–5 years
Best forEstablished small business, expansion, equipment purchase
DocumentsBusiness proof + financials
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Tarun
Meaning: Youth (Established)
Loan Amount₹5 Lakh – ₹10 Lakh
Interest Rate~9%–16% p.a.
Tenure3–7 years
Best forScaling established business, major equipment, larger working capital
DocumentsDetailed financials + business plan
💡 Tarun Plus — ₹20 Lakh (New 2024)Budget 2024-25-ல "Tarun Plus" category announce ஆச்சு — ₹10L–₹20L range. Previously Tarun borrowers who have clean repayment history can apply for Tarun Plus. This is a higher limit for proven businesses. Check with your bank for current availability.
யாருக்கு Mudra Loan — Business Types
எந்த non-farm micro/small business-க்கும் Mudra Loan eligible. Examples:
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Beauty Parlour / Saloon
❌ NOT eligible for Mudra Loan: Agricultural activities (farming/crop cultivation), government employees, salaried individuals (for personal loans), corporates and large businesses, and businesses already covered under other government credit schemes (MSME loans above ₹10L category).
Eligibility — யாரு Apply பண்ணலாம்?
✅ Eligible — Mudra Loan
Indian citizen, age 18–65
Any non-farm business activity
Proprietorship, partnership, company
New business startups
Existing businesses needing expansion
Women entrepreneurs (priority)
SC/ST/OBC (sub-category benefits)
Street vendors (PM SVANidhi also available)
❌ Not Eligible
Farm/crop cultivation (agriculture loans separate)
Loan amount above ₹10 Lakh needed
Existing loan defaulter
Business not registered (for Kishore/Tarun)
Poor credit score (below 650)
Previously written-off Mudra loan
🗣 Eligibility Tamil
18–65 age, Indian citizen, non-farm business. Existing default இருந்தா loan கிடைக்காது — credit score clean-ஆ இருக்கணும். New business-க்கும் loan கிடைக்கும் — especially Shishu (₹50K). Women entrepreneurs-க்கு priority இருக்கு — interest subsidy schemes also available. SC/ST applicants-க்கு separate benefits. Business registered (Udyam/GST) இருந்தா chances better, especially Kishore/Tarun-க்கு.
Documents Checklist — Apply பண்ண முன்னாடி
Category-கேத்தமாதிரி documents vary ஆகும். Common requirements:
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Identity Proof — PAN + AadhaarPAN card (mandatory for all loans). Aadhaar card. Alternatively: Voter ID, Passport, Driving License for ID proof.
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Address ProofAadhaar, utility bill, rent agreement, bank statement with address. Both personal and business address proof may be needed.
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Passport Size Photos2–3 recent passport size photographs. All applicants (sole proprietor, partners, directors).
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Business Proof / RegistrationShop establishment certificate, trade license, FSSAI (food business), GST registration, Udyam certificate, or any government-issued business registration. New businesses: basic business plan.
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Bank Statement — Last 6 MonthsBusiness bank account statement. Shows cash flow, turnover. Very important for Kishore and Tarun loans. Savings account also accepted for new businesses.
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Income/Financial Statements (Kishore/Tarun)ITR for last 1–2 years, P&L statement, balance sheet. For smaller businesses: CA certificate for income. Not required for Shishu loans.
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Business Plan / Loan Purpose StatementWhat is the loan for? Machinery purchase, working capital, inventory? Simple plan for Shishu. Detailed plan for Kishore/Tarun. Include: investment amount, expected revenue, repayment plan.
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Mudra Card (Issued After Approval)After loan approval, bank issues Mudra Card — a RuPay debit card for working capital loans. Withdraw as needed. Repay as earned. Flexible credit facility.
How to Apply — Step by Step
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Decide Your Category & Loan Amount
Shishu (₹50K), Kishore (₹50K–₹5L), or Tarun (₹5L–₹10L)? Based on business need and repayment capacity. Use the EMI calculator below to estimate monthly repayment before deciding amount.
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Choose Application Method
Online: udyamimitra.in — Government portal for MUDRA loans. Fill application, upload documents. Banks will contact you. Bank Branch: Visit nearest bank (SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, PNB, HDFC, ICICI, Axis). MFI/NBFC: Microfinance institutions for smaller Shishu loans in rural areas.
🔗 udyamimitra.in — Official MUDRA portal
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Fill Mudra Loan Application Form
Download Mudra loan application from bank website or udyamimitra.in. Fill: personal details, business details, loan amount required, purpose of loan, business income details. Attach all documents.
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Submit & Bank Verification
Bank verifies KYC, credit history (CIBIL check), business legitimacy. For Shishu: quick 3–7 day process. For Kishore/Tarun: 10–15 days. Bank may visit business location for verification. Keep all documents ready.
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Loan Sanction & Disbursement
After approval: Term loan disbursed to business account. Working capital: Mudra Card issued (RuPay debit card). Open a current account if you don't have one — loan will be credited here. EMI auto-debit starts next month.
💡 Udyam Registration — Increases Approval ChancesRegister your business on udyamregistration.gov.in (free, 5 minutes) before applying for Mudra loan. Udyam certificate proves your business is official, increases bank trust, and may qualify you for lower interest rates. MSME registered businesses often get Mudra loan faster and with better terms.
🧮 Mudra Loan EMI Calculator
Loan apply பண்ண முன்னாடி monthly EMI calculate பண்ணுங்க — repayment capacity தெரிஞ்சிருக்கணும்:
Mudra Loan EMI Calculator
BUSINESS LOAN ESTIMATOR · For planning purposes only
Monthly EMI
₹9,964
Total Interest
₹58,720
Total Payment
₹3,58,720
Interest Rates — Bank-wise Comparison
| Bank / Lender | Shishu | Kishore | Tarun | Processing Fee |
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| SBI (Mudra Loan) | ~9%–10% | ~9%–12% | ~9.5%–13% | Zero |
| Bank of Baroda | ~9%–11% | ~9.5%–13% | ~10%–14% | Nil to 0.5% |
| Canara Bank | ~9%–10.5% | ~9.5%–12% | ~10%–13% | Zero |
| HDFC Bank | ~10%–12% | ~10.5%–14% | ~11%–15% | 0.5%–1% |
| ICICI Bank | ~10%–12% | ~11%–14% | ~11%–16% | 0.5%–1% |
| MFIs / NBFCs | ~12%–24% | ~14%–22% | N/A typically | 1%–2% |
⚠️ Interest Rate Note: Rates shown are approximate — actual rates set by individual banks based on credit score, business vintage, and RBI policy. Public sector banks (SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara) generally offer lower rates. Good credit score = lower interest. Always compare before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mudra loan apply பண்ண credit score முக்கியமா?+
Yes — credit score affects approval and interest rate. 700+ score = higher approval chance, lower rate. 650–700 = may get approved but higher rate. Below 650 = likely rejection for Kishore/Tarun. For Shishu (₹50K): banks are more lenient — even first-time borrowers without credit history can apply. Build credit score before applying for larger Kishore/Tarun loans. Check your free score at paisabazaar.com first.
New business-க்கு Mudra Loan கிடைக்குமா?+
Yes! New businesses can apply — especially for Shishu (₹50K). For new business: Write a simple business plan (what business, investment needed, expected revenue, repayment plan). Register under Udyam (free). Have basic KYC documents. Banks are more lenient for Shishu category new businesses. For Kishore/Tarun: some business vintage (6+ months) usually preferred.
Mudra loan rejection reasons என்ன?+
Common rejection reasons: (1) Poor credit score / existing defaults. (2) Business not viable — bank not convinced about repayment ability. (3) Insufficient documentation. (4) Agricultural business (not eligible). (5) Loan amount exceeds business need/capacity. (6) Previously written-off Mudra loan. Solution: Fix credit score first, prepare proper documentation, start with Shishu and build history before applying for larger amount.
Mudra loan repay பண்ணாம விட்டா என்ன ஆகும்?+
Serious consequences: (1) Credit score severely damaged — future loan rejection. (2) Legal action by bank. (3) For collateral-free loan: NPA (Non-Performing Asset) classification. (4) Bank can attach business assets in some cases. (5) Name on CIBIL defaulter list for 7 years. Always communicate with bank if facing difficulty — banks may give restructuring or moratorium. Don't ignore — proactively contact bank.
PM SVANidhi vs Mudra Loan — difference?+
PM SVANidhi is specifically for street vendors (₹10,000 → ₹20,000 → ₹50,000 escalating). Mudra is for any non-farm micro/small business (₹50,000 → ₹10 Lakh). Both are collateral-free. PM SVANidhi has interest subsidy (7% back on timely repayment). Street vendors should first try PM SVANidhi; use Mudra for larger amounts after building credit history.
Apply பண்ணுங்க — Business Dream Realise பண்ணுங்க
- Shishu (₹50K): New micro business, tea shop, street vendor — minimal docs, quick
- Kishore (₹50K–₹5L): Expanding small business — good credit score, 6+ months vintage
- Tarun (₹5L–₹10L): Established business — full financials, strong history
- Online: udyamimitra.in or any bank website
- Register Udyam before applying — increases approval chances
🗣 Final Tamil
Mudra Loan = Government-ஓட gift to small business owners. Collateral இல்லாம, ₹50,000 முதல் ₹10 Lakh வரை loan கிடைக்கும். Shishu-ல start பண்ணி, repay பண்ணி, credit score build பண்ணி — Kishore, Tarun-க்கு progress பண்ணுங்க. udyamimitra.in-ல online apply பண்ணலாம் or nearest bank branch-ல போங்க. Doubt இருந்தா WhatsApp பண்ணுங்க!
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Interest rates, eligibility criteria, and scheme details may change. Verify current information at official MUDRA website (mudra.org.in), udyamimitra.in, or your bank. This is educational content only. Loan approval is at the sole discretion of the lending institution. Vignesh Dhayalan (ARN: 288927) is a financial educator, not a banking agent. GST: 29BWRPV6671C1ZQ | universalmoneymart.com
