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7 Government Schemes Every Indian Entrepreneur Must Know in 2026

Isha Editorial 24 Jul 2026 8 min read 5,286 views
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Why most founders miss out

Most Indian founders never apply to government schemes because they do not know where to start. This guide breaks down eligibility and application steps for the seven highest-impact programs.

1. Startup India Seed Fund

Grants up to ?20 lakh for validation and up to ?50 lakh convertible debentures for market entry, disbursed through approved incubators.

2. CGTMSE Collateral-Free Loans

Credit guarantee cover for MSME loans up to ?5 crore without collateral.

3. PMEGP

Subsidy of 15–35% on project cost for new micro-enterprises.

4. Export Promotion (MEIS/RoDTEP)

Duty remissions that make exports meaningfully more profitable.

5. Women Entrepreneurship Platform

Mentorship, funding access and compliance support for women-led businesses.

6. MSME Champions

Grievance redressal and handholding for scaling MSMEs.

7. State Startup Policies

Haryana, Gujarat, Karnataka and Kerala each offer stamp-duty refunds, patent reimbursements and seed grants.

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