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MSME business loan file: CMA data, projections and bank requirements
What this means, checked by a CA
Banks decide MSME loans on a standard file: past financials, CMA data, projections, ratios and KYC. We build that file so the numbers tie up and meet bank benchmarks, pick the right scheme (collateral-free, CGTMSE, Mudra), and handle bank queries until sanction.
Quote
One time per proposal; yearly for renewals, fixed after a quick look
- Delivered in 7 to 10 working days after complete financials and loan details
- Due: Before applying; RBI asks banks to decide MSE loans up to ₹25 lakh within 14 working days, and larger loans within the bank's board-approved time norms
How we do it: IDFD
Every case runs through the same four steps: Information, Discussion, Forms, Deliverables. You see each one ticked as it happens.
InformationWhat we need from you · 10 items
ITR with computation, 2 to 3 years
Track record and income
Audited balance sheet and P&L, 2 to 3 years
Base for CMA actuals
Bank statements, 6 to 12 months
Cash flow and conduct
GST returns, 4 to 8 quarters
Cross-checks turnover
Existing loan details and sanction letters
Repayment load and DSCR
Latest stock statement and debtor listOptional
Working capital assessment
Udyam, GST and constitution documents
MSME status and entity proof
KYC of entity and promoters
Bank onboarding; PAN and GSTIN mandatory
Machinery quotationsOptional
Term loan project cost
Premises deed or leaseOptional
Unit location and security
DiscussionWhat we discuss · 6 items
What is the money for: machinery, expansion, stock, receivables, or all?
Term loan, cash credit or composite
How much do you need and how much can promoters bring?
Promoter share often 25% to 33%
Are you micro or small, and is the loan up to ₹20 lakh?
Collateral-free by RBI rule
Any overdue EMIs, settled loans or guarantees given for others?
Credit report decides appetite
What growth do you expect, and why?
Projections must match industry norms
Which bank holds your current account and existing limits?
Existing banker usually first stop
FormsForms we file · 8 items
Eligibility and scheme choice: plain bank loan, collateral-free up to ₹20 lakh, CGTMSE, Mudra, Stand-Up India
Where: Internal. Due: Before preparing the file
Prepare CMA data: existing and proposed limits, operating statement, balance sheet analysis, current assets and liabilities, MPBF, fund flow, ratios
3 years actuals plus projections (3 years for working capital, 5 to 7 years for term loan)
Where: Internal (bank's CMA format). Due: Before applying
Working capital assessment
Turnover method: up to 20% of projected annual turnover (limits up to ₹5 crore); or MPBF: 75% of working capital gap with 25% from promoter
Where: Internal. Due: Before applying
Term loan repayment and DSCR schedule
DSCR = (PAT + depreciation + term loan interest) / (principal + term loan interest); banks look for at least 1.25 every year
Where: Internal. Due: Before applying
Ratio check against bank benchmarks
Current ratio at least 1.33; TOL/TNW below 3; break-even below about 60% of capacity
Where: Internal. Due: Before applying
Project report: profile, cost and means of finance, market, projections, repayment
Where: Internal. Due: Before applying
Apply online or at the branch; get acknowledgement with application number
Where: https://www.jansamarth.in or bank branch. Due: Any time
Answer queries, site visit, sanction; review sanction terms before signing
Where: Bank branch. Due: 14 working days for MSE loans up to ₹25 lakh
DeliverablesWhat you get · 4 items
Bank-ready loan file (CMA, projections, project report)
When: 7 to 10 working days
Application acknowledgement with number
When: On submission
Sanction letter or written rejection reasons
When: Bank timeline
Renewal calendar for limits and stock statements
When: After sanction
Questions people ask
When does a bank ask for CMA data?
Usually for loans above ₹10 lakh; many branches ask above ₹5 lakh.
How many years of projections?
Working capital: 3 years; term loan: 5 years or more with year-wise DSCR.
How fast must the bank decide?
For MSE loans up to ₹25 lakh, within 14 working days.
Can the bank take my house as collateral for a ₹15 lakh loan?
Not for a micro or small enterprise loan sanctioned or renewed from 1 April 2026; the limit is ₹20 lakh.
Do I need Udyam registration?
Yes, banks classify MSMEs by the Udyam certificate.
What DSCR do banks want?
Generally at least 1.25 in every projected year; some want 1.5 for manufacturing.
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