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TMB launches credit scheme for SMEs

Our Correspondent

Madurai , July 19

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd (TMB) has introduced a new loan product called SME Credit to cater to the exclusive needs of the SME sector.

Under this scheme, an individual can get a maximum loan of Rs 2 crore and group borrowers up to Rs 10 crore. The quantum of working capital limits will be fixed on the basis of minimum of 20 per cent of the unit's projected annual turnover for new and existing units. Increase in projected turnover should normally not exceed 25 per cent of the actual turnover in the preceding year.

A prudent decision will be taken based on capacity expansion, increased capacity utilisation, pricing of inventory, etc.

Repayment of the term loans will be on the basis of profitability projection for entire payback period and the average DSCR of the project.

The period of working capital limit will be one year and term loan will be for a maximum of seven years, exclusive of instalment holiday.

The bank charges 10 per cent interest rate for credit up to Rs 2 lakh and 11 per cent for amounts above Rs 2 lakh but below Rs 20 lakh. For loans of Rs 20 lakh and above, it charges as per credit rating exercise with a minimum rate of 10.50 per cent.

Concession of 0.50 per cent will be given to SMEs rated by SME Rating Agency of India Ltd (SMERA) for advances above Rs 1 crore.

For speedy and timely credit dispensation to SMEs, the branch managers of TMB have been entrusted with higher discretionary powers for sanction of loans under the new scheme.

The bank plans to increase the exposure to SMEs from Rs 594.22 crore last year to Rs 1,190 crore during the current year, a release said.

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