Stand-Up India

A scheme by Ministry of Finance for financing SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs by facilitating bank loans for setting up a greenfield project Enterprise in manufacturing, services,...

Key details

Benefits

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Online**
  2. Either approach your nearest bank branch to apply (locate your nearest bank here - [https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/query.aspx ](https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/query.aspx))Or Through the Lead District Manager (LDM) (find the address and the email of the LDM of your district here - [https://www.standupmitra.in/LDMS#NoBack](https://www.standupmitra.in/LDMS#NoBack))
  3. Or Apply Through Portal: [www.standupmitra.in](https://www.standupmitra.in/)
  4. **Process:**
  5. The first step is to visit the official portal of StandUp India at: [https://www.standupmitra.in/Login/Register](https://www.standupmitra.in/Login/Register) 1.
  6. Enter the full details of the business location.
  7. Select the category between SC, ST, Woman, and whether the stake held is 51% or higher.
  8. Select the nature of the proposed business; the loan amount desired description of the business, the details of the premises, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Stand-Up India / what is the eligibility?

- Finance is provided for Greenfield Enterprises. - If the applicant is a male, he must be from SC / ST category. - The age of the applicant must be at least 18 years. - The applicant must not be in default to any bank/financial institution.

What are the benefits of Stand-Up India?

1. Facilitation of composite loan (inclusive of term loan and working capital) between ₹10 Lakhs and ₹100 Lakhs. Rupay debit card to be issued for convenience of the borrower. 1. The web portal by SIDBI provides hand-holding support through a network of agencies engaged in training, skill...

How to apply online for Stand-Up India?

**Online** Either approach your nearest bank branch to apply (locate your nearest bank here - [https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/query.aspx ](https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/query.aspx))Or Through the Lead District Manager (LDM) (find the address and the email of the LDM of your district here...

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Last updated: 08 Jul 2026