§1Who it is for

  • First-time women, SC and ST entrepreneurs

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§2Eligibility

Not published

The guideline does not list eligibility conditions. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

§3Benefits

  • Term loans up to Rs 2 crore during the next 5 years for 5 lakh entrepreneurs, plus online capacity building (Budget para 32 as quoted by PIB).

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

Not published

The guideline does not list the norms. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

§5Documents

Not published

The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    Not yet launched as far as we can verify.

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Larger ticket (Rs 2 crore) than Stand-Up India (Rs 1 crore).

Demerits

  • Not operational on the evidence found. Guidelines, eligibility and documents are unpublished.

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Sources

  1. PIB, 24 Mar 2025: initiatives for access to credit for women entrepreneurs (Lok Sabha reply)
  2. PIB, 25 Mar 2025: credit schemes for entrepreneurs, farmers, small businesses (Rajya Sabha reply)
  3. Department of Financial Services: Stand Up India Scheme (SUPI) page (last updated 5 Feb 2026)

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.