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What is a business loan for women?

Women entrepreneurs have made their mark in the business landscape, be it in fashion, marketing, technology, education, or any other industry. However, they often have capital requirements. A business loan for women entrepreneurs is designed to fulfill this requirement. It can be used for various purposes, such as purchasing equipment or inventory, launching new products, or hiring personnel. Unlike regular loans, these loans come with relaxed eligibility, competitive interest rates, and collateral-free options, encouraging more women to participate in business.

 

Tata Capital offers business loans for women in India with lower processing fees, multiple EMI options, and quick approval and disbursal.

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Features of a business loan for women

  • Loan Amount

    We offer loan amounts starting from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 90 lakh for women to meet all kinds of business requirements.

  • Loan Tenure

    With a repayment tenure range of 12 months to 60 months for a business loan for women, you are free to plan and pursue your business goals.

  • Rate of Interest 

    The rate of interest is competitive, ranging from 12% p.a. to 30% p.a., depending on the borrower’s profile, nature of business, and repayment capacity.

  • Customized Product Offering

    We understand that every business has its own needs, so we have customized offerings and options for women entrepreneurs' loans.

  • Zero Securities

    We do not ask you to deposit collateral to avail a loan for women for business.

  • Structured EMIs

     You can structure your EMIs in a way that best fits your budget.

  • Easy Eligibility

    We believe in your dreams and aspirations, so we will go the extra mile to get you the ideal business loan for women that suits you best.

Eligibility Criteria for Business Loans for Women Entrepreneurs

We have the following eligibility criteria for a loan for ladies for business:

    • Your age should be at least 21 years at the time of applying for the business loan and not more than 65 years at the time of the last EMI

    • Business should be profitable

    • Minimum 2 years of business stability

    • Banking balance should be at least Rs. 5,000

Documents Required for a Business Loan for Women

Here is the list of documents required for business loan for women to apply with Tata Capital.-

  • ID proof: Aadhaar card/ Voter ID/ Driving license/ Passport

  • PAN card

  • Income proof: Last two years’ ITR, last two years’ audited financials with tax audit report, profit and loss statement for the last two years, balance sheet

  • Business proof: Registration certificate/ Trade license/ GST registration/ a certified copy of the Sole Proprietorship Declaration or Partnership Deed Agreement.

  • Current bank account statements and GST statements for the last six months

Interest Rates and Charges for Business Loan for Women

Business loan for women in India comes with three types of charges, namely general charges, miscellaneous charges, and foreclosure charges. For more details, refer to the tables below:

General Charges


Here is an overview of the general charges applicable:

 

Interest Rate

Ranging from 12% p.a. to 30% p.a.

Processing Fee

Up to 3% of the loan amount + GST

Stamp Duty

As Applicable

Penal Charge

3% on Overdue amount per month

  • Interest Rate - This is the rate at which the interest on your business loan would be calculated. This rate is commonly known as the interest rate of a business loan for women
  • Processing Fee - This is a one-time and non-refundable fee that the applicant needs to pay at the time of processing a business loan for women
  • Penal Charge- This is the amount that gets charged over and above the existing interest rate as a result of delayed EMI payments of a business loan for ladies. The borrower will have an obligation to pay the delayed monthly installments inclusive of this additional interest amount

Miscellaneous Charges for Business Loans for Women Entrepreneurs

Here is a list of the miscellaneous charges levied by Tata Capital for a business loan for women -

Prepayment / Foreclosure Charges

Foreclosure charges on Term Loan Facility:

  • 4.5% on the principal outstanding at the time of foreclosure


Part-Prepayment/ Prepayment/ Foreclosure charges on Top-up:

  • Foreclosure charges are not applicable
     

Part-Prepayment/ Prepayment/ Foreclosure Charges in Hybrid Term Loan:

  • 4.5% on the dropped-down amount at the time of foreclosure

Payment Instrument swapping

 

Rs. 550/-

Dishonor Charges

Rs. 600 for every Cheque/ Payment Instrument Dishonor

Mandate rejection service charges

Rs. 450/-

(Charges will be levied if the new mandate form is not registered within 30 days from the date of rejection of the previous mandate form by the Borrower’s bank for any reason whatsoever.)

Annual Maintenance Charges (Hybrid Term Loan)

First Year: 1% or 1000 whichever is higher per year will be deducted from the Facility and shall be payable at the end of the 13th month
 

Second Year: 0.75% or 1000 whichever is higher per year will be deducted from the Facility and shall be payable at the end of the 13th month
 

Subsequent years: 0.5% or 1000 whichever is higher per year will be deducted from the Facility and shall be payable at the end of the 13th month

Document processing charges

Rs. 1999/-

Cancellation charges

2% of the Facility amount OR

Rs. 5750/- Whichever is higher

Duplicate Repayment Schedule

Rs. 550/-

Duplicate NOC

Rs. 550/-

Statement of Account (SOA) charges

Customer portal – Nil

Branch walk-in – Rs. 250 /-

Foreclosure Letter Charge

Customer portal – Nil

Branch walk-in - Rs. 199/-

Post Dated Cheque Charges Rs

Charges Rs 850

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At Actual

Arbitration Filing

At Actual

Receiver Order

At Actual

Notice

At Actual

Legal Notice

At Actual

Lawyer fees

At Actual

Execution of award

At Actual

Note: 
 

  • The amounts are net of taxes such as GST, etc.
  • GST, other Government taxes and levies as applicable, will be payable on all fees and charges, as mentioned above.

 

  • Bounce Charges - If your EMI payment gets bounced, your lender will levy a bounce charge. It usually occurs when you miss an EMI payment due to a lack of sufficient funds in your bank account
  • Mandate Rejection Service Charge - If you reject any of the services provided by your lender, then a mandate rejection service charge is levied
  • CC Hybrid Term Loan Annual Maintenance Charges - If you have chosen a flexible funding option for your women empowerment loan, such as Cash Credit or Hybrid Term Loan, the maintenance service of your Hybrid Term Loan account will be charged with a fee called CC Hybrid Term Loan Annual Maintenance Charges
  • Document Processing Charges - Verification of a startup business loan for women involves several stages, such as a loan agreement, indexing, etc. The lender levies a charge on the processing of such documents. This charge is known as document processing fees. 
  • Outstation Collection Charges - Outstation cheques that have been issued to a non-local branch will accompany outstation collection charges levied on the collection of such cheques for EMI payments
  • Statement of Accounts - A bank statement is a list of all transactions made through your bank account for any given period. Your lender will charge an SOA fee for the hard copy of bank accounts; however, the soft copies do not incur any charges
  • Loan Cancellation Charges - Cancellation of a loan for women for business after the loan disbursal process will accompany loan cancellation charges
  • Instrument Swap Charges - Exchanging or swapping business loan liabilities or cash flow between two loan instruments incurs instrument swap charges
  • Duplicate Repayment Schedule - Receiving a duplicate of your loan amortization schedule will incur a certain fee. The fee is only applicable for a hard copy, while the soft copy can be issued for free
  • Duplicate NOC - To issue a duplicate of the No Objection Certificate, for whatever reasons, the borrower will need to pay the lender a certain fee
  • Post-Dated Cheque Charges - Payments made using post-dated cheques (cheques in which the date mentioned is after the date on which it was drawn) will be accompanied by post-dated cheque charges

Foreclosure Charges for Business Loans for Women Entrepreneurs

The table below indicates the list of foreclosure charges involved in Tata Capital business loans for women:

Part-Prepayment/ Prepayment/ Foreclosure Charges.

Foreclosure charges on Term Loan Facility:

  • 4.5% on the principal outstanding at the time of foreclosure


Part-Prepayment/ Prepayment/ Foreclosure charges on Top-up:

  • Foreclosure charges are not applicable
     

Part-Prepayment/ Prepayment/ Foreclosure Charges in Hybrid Term Loan:

  • 4.5% on the dropped-down amount at the time of foreclosure

Foreclosure Letter Charge

  • Soft Copy – Nil
  • Branch Walk-In – Rs. 199
The following types of foreclosure charges can be applicable for a loan for women for business-
 
  • Part-Prepayment/ Prepayment/ Foreclosure Charges - In the instance of loan pre-payment, either in part or in full, certain charges are levied, which are known as foreclosure charges. These charges are not applicable to loans taken with floating interest rates
  • Part-Prepayment/ Prepayment/ Foreclosure Charges for Top-Up - The charges levied at the time of pre-payment of a loan top-up when taken over and above the existing loan, are known as foreclosure charges for a top-up 
  • Part-Prepayment/ Prepayment/ Foreclosure Charges on CC Hybrid Term Loan Cases - The charges are levied on the pre-payment, whether in part or in full, of loans taken under flexible funding options such as Cash Credit or Hybrid Term Loan.
  • Part-Prepayment/ Prepayment/ Foreclosure Letter Charge - Your lender will issue a foreclosure notice or letter to notify you of missed EMI payments. The issuance of such a letter accompanies foreclosure letter charges. 

How to Apply for a Tata Capital Business Loan for Women ?

How To Apply For a business Loan For Women Online?

You can now apply for a loan for women for business using any of the following methods- 

  • Online

    Apply online through our website and have your loan approved almost instantly 

  • Virtual Assistant

    You can apply via our 24/7 virtual assistant TIA at any time convenient to you

  • Phone Call

    You can call us on our customer care number at 1860 267 6060 between 9 am to 8 pm on Monday to Saturday. You can also request a callback

How to apply for a business loan for women offline?

You can now apply for a loan for women for business using any of the following methods-

  • Branch

    You are welcome to physically visit any of our nearby branches, and one of our executives will guide you through the entire process

Benefits of business loans for women

  • Access to capital: Business loans give women the funds they need to start or expand their ventures. For example, a designer can buy equipment to increase production.

  • Cash flow support: Ladies’ business loans help manage daily expenses, especially during seasonal fluctuations.

  • Collateral-free: Business financing for women doesn’t require the pledging of assets. This makes it easier for first-time entrepreneurs to start or expand their ventures.

  • Quick loan process: Shorter approval times ensure women can act on opportunities, like stocking festive inventory, without delay.

  • Flexible loan options: Products like cash credit or hybrid term loans help manage working capital, buy equipment, or handle bulk orders smoothly.

  • Competitive interest rates: Affordable EMIs reduce financial pressure and support steady business growth.

  • Wide eligibility: Salaried, self-employed, or start-up founders qualify for loans for women to start a business.

Business loan schemes for women

Some of the top government and private business loans for women in India are:

  • Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY): Women entrepreneurs can get collateral-free loans of up to Rs. 10 lakh in the Shishu, Kishore, and Tarun categories. The interest rates under PMMY typically start from 7.30% p.a.

  • Stand-Up India Scheme: The scheme offers new business loans for women to start operations in manufacturing, services, or trade. The loan amounts range from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 1 crore, with interest rates not exceeding MCLR + 3% + tenor premium.

  • Stree Shakti Yojana: Women entrepreneurs enrolled in EDPs can avail loans above Rs. 2 lakh with a 0.05% lower interest rate than usual through the Stree Shakti Yojana.

  • Udyogini Scheme (Karnataka): It is available for women with a family income below Rs. 1.5 lakh. The loans are up to Rs. 3 lakh, often at subsidized or very low interest rates.

  • Tata Capital business loan for women: Tata Capital offers loans for women to start a business, purchase inventory, run marketing campaigns, hire specialized staff, etc. The loan amounts are up to Rs. 90 lakh for a tenure of up to 60 months.

Problems faced by women entrepreneurs in India

  • Limited access to funding
    Many women struggle to secure business capital due to limited financial history or collateral. However, business loans for women entrepreneurs and government schemes are helping bridge this gap.

  • Restricted networking opportunities
    Networking events and business communities often remain male-dominated, making it harder for women to connect with mentors or investors. Today, several women-led forums and digital platforms are creating supportive spaces for collaboration.

  • Social and cultural barriers
    Traditional expectations and societal norms may discourage women from pursuing entrepreneurship. However, awareness campaigns, education, and family support are gradually helping women break these barriers.

  • Work-life balance challenges
    It can be difficult for women to balance business commitments with household responsibilities. But today, it has been made easier and more convenient with family support and flexible work models.t.

How to calculate EMI for your business loan?

Lenders allow women to repay their business loans through flexible EMI options. The basic formula to calculate EMI and interest on a woman entrepreneur’s loan is:

EMI = P x r x (1+r) ^n / ((1+r) ^n-1), where P stands for the principal amount, r for the monthly interest rate, and n for the loan tenure in months.

Let’s understand this with a simple example. Suppose you borrow a loan of Rs. 10 lakhs at an annual interest rate of 12% for a period of 3 years (36 months).

EMI = 10,00,000 x 0.01 x (1+0.01) ^36 / ((1+0.01) ^36-1

EMI = Rs. 33,214/-

If you don’t wish to use the complex formula and calculations shared above, you can use Tata Capital’s online business loan EMI calculator to estimate the monthly installments within seconds.

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