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Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
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The official page for CGSS, which guarantees loans, venture debt and working capital given to DPIIT-recognised startups by banks, NBFCs and SEBI-registered venture debt funds, through NCGTC.
- Maximum cover is Rs 20 crore per borrower, raised from Rs 10 crore.
- Cover is 85% of the amount in default for loans up to Rs 10 crore and 75% above that.
- The startup does not apply directly; the lender takes the cover through NCGTC.