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Playbook of Government Schemes and Initiatives for Startups (June 2026)

Startup India, DPIIT · startupindia.gov.in Free Beginner India

The government's one-page-per-scheme guide to every central startup and MSME scheme, with who can apply, what you get and how to apply, including PMMY (Mudra), CGTMSE and the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups.

  • Mudra: Shishu up to Rs 50,000, Kishor to Rs 5 lakh, Tarun to Rs 10 lakh, Tarun Plus to Rs 20 lakh.
  • CGTMSE covers collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises up to Rs 10 crore per borrower.
  • CGSS guarantees loans to DPIIT-recognised startups up to Rs 20 crore, applied for through Jan Samarth.
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It answers 3 questions

  1. What is the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and can my D2C brand apply?
  2. Are there government loan schemes (CGTMSE, MUDRA, PMEGP) I should know about before going to a bank?
  3. Is it worth the paperwork to chase government grants and schemes as a small D2C brand?

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