Funding that helps your business move forward.
Explore business loan options for working capital, stock purchase, machinery, renovation or expansion through a guided enquiry process.
Business loan offers from lenders
Use these public-market figures for initial comparison only. Your personalised rate, fee, amount and timeline may be different.
Bajaj Finserv
Aditya Birla Capital
Tata Capital
L&T Finance
FlexiLoans
Protium
KreditBee
Axis Bank
Indifi
Poonawalla Fincorp
Godrej Finance
LendingKart
HDB Financial Services
Hero FinCorp
What is a business loan?
Finance for business requirements
A business loan provides funds for commercial needs such as working capital, inventory, equipment, premises improvement or expansion. It may be unsecured or backed by collateral, depending on the lender, amount and applicant profile.
Built around repayment capacity
Lenders normally assess turnover, cash flow, profit, business vintage, credit history, existing obligations and supporting documents before deciding the amount, pricing and repayment period.
Common types of business finance
The right structure depends on why funds are needed, how quickly they will be repaid and whether an asset can be offered as security.
Fixed business funding without collateral, subject to credit and cash-flow assessment.
Funding backed by eligible property, machinery, financial assets or other acceptable security.
Supports payroll, supplier payments, inventory and other day-to-day operating needs.
A reusable limit where interest is generally charged on the amount utilised, subject to terms.
Designed for eligible doctors, chartered accountants and other self-employed professionals.
Helps convert approved receivables into earlier cash flow at an agreed discount or charge.
Funds machinery, tools, commercial equipment or technology required by the business.
Supports payment for raw materials, trading stock or purchases from approved suppliers.
Eligibility and repayment may be linked to card or digital sales processed by the merchant.
Unsecured vs secured business loan
| Factor | Unsecured loan | Secured loan |
|---|---|---|
| Collateral | Normally not required. | Eligible security is required. |
| Approval focus | Credit profile, turnover, cash flow and repayment record. | Applicant profile plus ownership, value and acceptability of collateral. |
| Amount | Usually lower than secured finance. | May support a higher amount based on collateral and repayment ability. |
| Pricing | May be higher because lender risk is greater. | Can be relatively lower, but valuation and legal charges may apply. |
| Processing | Often faster with fewer property-related checks. | May take longer due to technical and legal verification. |
| Suitable for | Working capital, inventory and short-to-medium term requirements. | Expansion, property-backed funding, heavy machinery or larger capital needs. |
Government-linked business schemes
Scheme availability, limits, subsidy and eligibility can change. Applicants should confirm current conditions on the official portal or with a participating lender.
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
- Shishu: up to ₹50,000
- Kishore: above ₹50,000 and up to ₹5 lakh
- Tarun: above ₹5 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh
- Tarun Plus: above ₹10 lakh and up to ₹20 lakh for eligible previous Tarun borrowers
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Eligibility and documents
Common eligibility factors
- Applicant age and business constitution
- Business vintage and operational stability
- Turnover, profit and banking cash flow
- Credit score and repayment history
- Existing loan obligations and repayment capacity
- Serviceable business and residence location
Commonly requested documents
- PAN, Aadhaar and address proof
- Business registration or constitution proof
- Recent bank statements
- ITR, computation, balance sheet and profit & loss statement, where applicable
- GST returns, where applicable
- Property or asset papers for secured facilities
Business loan FAQs
Is every business loan collateral-free?
No. Business loans can be unsecured or secured. Collateral requirements depend on the selected product, loan amount, lender policy and applicant profile.
Does submitting an enquiry guarantee approval?
No. Approval, rate, amount and tenure are decided by the lender after credit assessment, document verification and applicable internal checks.
Can I apply without GST or ITR?
Some lenders or products may consider alternate documentation, but options can be limited. The final decision depends on business type, cash flow, vintage and lender policy.
What can affect the interest rate?
Credit history, business vintage, turnover, profitability, existing debt, loan structure, collateral and lender risk assessment can all affect pricing.
How quickly can funds be disbursed?
Timelines vary. A complete application may move faster, while secured loans normally require additional legal and valuation checks. An advertised processing time is not a disbursal guarantee.
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