💼 WORKING CAPITAL LOAN
A Working Capital Loan helps businesses manage day-to-day operations such as:
- Purchasing raw materials
- Paying salaries
- Managing cash flow
- Clearing short-term expenses
- Handling seasonal demand
It is not meant for buying land/buildings or long-term assets.
✅ Types of Working Capital Loans
1️⃣ Cash Credit (CC)
- Most common
- Bank sets a limit (example: ₹10 lakh)
- You can withdraw anytime up to the limit
- Interest charged only on the amount used
2️⃣ Overdraft (OD)
- Similar to CC
- Usually against fixed deposits, property, or banking relationship
3️⃣ Term Loan (Short-term)
- Lump-sum loan for 6–24 months
- EMI based repayment
4️⃣ Invoice Financing / Bill Discounting
- Get cash by selling invoices to bank/NBFC
- Helpful for businesses with credit customers
5️⃣ Bank Guarantee / Letter of Credit (LC)
- For trade, imports, supplies, tenders
- Bank guarantees payment on your behalf
📌 Eligibility
- Business registration (GST, UDYAM, partnership deed, etc.)
- Minimum 1 year of business operations (some lenders allow 6 months)
- Turnover proof
- Income Tax Returns
- Bank statement analysis
- Good CIBIL score (650+)
💰 Loan Amount
Usually depends on:
- Turnover
- Stock + receivables
- Banking history
- Collateral availability
Can range from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 crore+.
💸 Interest Rates
- Banks: 9% – 14%
- NBFCs: 12% – 24%
Depends on business profile, turnover, and CIBIL score.
📝 Documents Required
✔ Individual / Proprietor
- PAN + Aadhaar
- Address proof
- 6–12 months bank statement
- ITRs for 2 years
✔ Business
- GST returns
- UDYAM/MSME certificate
- Balance sheet + P&L
- Partnership deed / MOA / AOA if applicable
- Stock & debtor statements
⭐ Advantages
- Improves cash flow
- Flexible usage
- Helps in managing seasonal or urgent needs
- Interest only on amount used (in CC/OD)
