Archive for the ‘Finance’ Category
Monday, September 12th, 2011
Two years back I posted a blog “CGTMSE – Collateral Free Loan Scheme”. It still attracts comment. The fact is many don’t get it. In fact of all those who commented two seemed to have got or getting CGTMSE Loan and they shared the information here. My special thanks to Nitin Shukla and Sowman Lala. They are the inspiration for this blog post.
Tags: Bank, Bank Loan, BankLoan, Business Finance, CGTMSE Scheme, Finance, Fund Mobilisation, Loan Syndication, Project Finance, Small Business, SMB, SME
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Monday, April 18th, 2011
CGTMSE Scheme is great! I have seen eligible entrepreneurs benefited. I was party to four such loans in the past one year. But Entrepreneurs seem to assume it is their prerogative. I receive quite a few calls these days on CGTMSE and most of the case are not fit enough to approach the banks under CGTMSE Scheme. Please read this blog post. This throws lot of light on CGTMSE Scheme.
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Tags: BankLoan, Business Finance, CGTMSE Scheme, Finance, Fund Mobilisation, Project Finance
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Thursday, November 11th, 2010
When I wrote the first part of this post, I was hoping for one email asking for details. But, I was overwhelmed by the response. I over achieved by 100% I received two mails!! It was heartening! Hence I decided to write a sequel. This time, on the process involved and the scope of this mode of funding. Previous post gives a general intro.
The Process
Since this scheme does not have fixed norms, unlike standard Term Lending or Working Capital Finance, you have to project pragmatic financials and provide a compelling story board. (more…)
Tags: Business Finance, CGTMSE Scheme, Loan Syndication, Project Finance, SIDBI, Small Business, SMB, SME
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Sunday, November 7th, 2010
It’s raining. No family time on a Sunday Evening. I was trying to zero in on 20 key words for optimising my client’s web site. No. I am not in SEO business. I was just trying to arrive at key words to dump it on someone else’s lap. Brainstorming as part of our holistic strategic consulting.
I chanced on the fact that “Loan Calculator” is searched a million times a month!
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Tags: Business Finance, Excel Tools, Loan
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Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Just the other day I met a prospect. Three professionals joined together and are running a successful company supplying materials to lot Tier-I corporates. Three years in existence, impeccable YoY growth in top line and bottom line. Clean and above board.
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Tags: Bank Loan, Business Finance, CGTMSE Scheme, Finance, Fund Mobilisation, Loan Syndication, Project Finance, Small Business, SMB, SME
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Yes. It is possible. No. Real estate funding is still a taboo for Banking sector. However, there is a minor relaxation. In some cases, it is possible to get real estate funding if certain conditions are satisfied. (more…)
Tags: Bank, Bank Loan, BankLoan, Business Finance, Finance, Fund Mobilisation, Loan Syndication, Project Finance, Small Business, SMB, SME
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Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Many Micro, Small and Medium Business Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) may not know and Banks don’t popularize it for obvious reasons. But, Collateral free fund based limit up to a maximum of Rs.100 lacs is available for MSEs.
CGTMSE – Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises, guarantees collateral free credit up to a maximum of Rs.100 lacs through banks. I recently got a client of mine sanctioned Rs.75 lacs and I thought I should share it Small Business Entrepreneurs. Eligibility criteria are as follows. (more…)
Tags: Bank, BankLoan, Business Finance, CGTMSE Scheme, Finance, Loan, Project Finance, Small Business, SMB, SME
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