What is a Business Loan for Women?
A Business Loan for Women from Godrej Finance Limited is a collateral-free credit facility of up to ₹75 lakhs designed for women running or scaling a business. It supports self-employed non-professionals across retail, services, manufacturing and home-based enterprises. The product carries zero processing fees, complimentary life insurance for the first year and the same Design Your EMI, BizRewards and Flexi Funds features available on the standard Business Loan. First-time borrowers are eligible, which matters for women entrepreneurs who may not have a prior credit history in their own name.
Loan amount of up to
₹ 75 Lakh
Processing fee
Zero
Complimentary life insurance
1 Year
First-Time Borrowers
Eligible
Key Features & Benefits of Women Business Loan
EMI & Eligibility Calculator for Women Business Loan
Interest Rates & Documents Required for Women Business Loan
Our business loan for women is crafted to support your growth with competitive interest rates, affordable EMIs and flexible tenures so you can focus on building your business, not worrying about repayments.
| Types of fees | Charges applicable |
| Rates of interest | Starting from 17% per annum |
| Loan Amount | INR 3 lakhs to INR 75 lakhs |
| Processing Fees | Zero Processing Fees |
| Foreclosure Charges | Up to 6% of principal outstanding at the time of foreclosure |
| Part Pre-payment Charges | 4% of the amount prepaid |
| Charges towards Stamp Duty | As applicable & prescribed by the relevant Government Authority |
To apply for a women entrepreneur loan, you only need to submit basic paperwork. We require minimal documents for business loans for women, ensuring a smooth, fast and secure online process so you can focus on growing your business.
| KYC Documents | PAN Card |
| Aadhar Card (Proof of Address) | |
| Passport-sized photo | |
| Udyam Certificate (if applicable) | |
| Income Documents | GST Certificate (if applicable) |
| Latest 6 months bank statement |
*Refer Policy document for more details
*Disclaimer: All contents mentioned on this page, including but not limited to documents, eligibility may vary for each borrower and are subject to the discretion of the lender. The content is subject to change without prior notice.
Eligibility Criteria for Business Loan for Women
| Eligibility factor | Requirement |
| Age | 25 to 65 years at application |
| Business ownership | Proprietor, partner or director with meaningful shareholding |
| Business vintage | Usually 3+ years |
| Credit history | CIBIL score of 700+ preferred |
| Turnover | As per applicable policy |
| Documents | PAN, Aadhaar, GST/Udyam certificate, 6-month bank statements |
| Sectors | Retail, services, manufacturing and home-based businesses |
Processing Fees & Charges Applicable on Women Business Loan
| Charge type | Details |
| Interest rate | Starting from 17% p.a., subject to profile and loan amount |
| Loan amount | Upto ₹75 lakhs, collateral-free |
| Processing fee | Zero processing fees on the Business Loan for Women |
| Foreclosure charges | Up to 6% of the principal outstanding at the time of foreclosure |
| Part-prepayment charges | 4% of the amount prepaid |
| Stamp duty | As per state government rates applicable on the loan agreement |
| Late payment charges | Applicable on overdue EMIs as per the schedule of charges |
| Late payment charges | Applicable on overdue EMIs as per the schedule of charges |
How to Apply for a Business Loan for Women
Applying for a Business Loan for Women with Godrej Finance Limited is a simple online process, from checking eligibility to receiving the funds. The process keeps documentation requirements straightforward, making it easier for women entrepreneurs to apply while managing their day-to-day business responsibilities.
- Step 1: Check eligibility: Confirm you meet the basic criteria: age between 25 and 65 years, majority ownership of the business and the applicable business vintage for your industry.
- Step 2: Estimate the EMI: Use the Business Loan EMI calculator to select a tenure and monthly EMI that fits your business cash flow. Consider Design Your EMI if your revenue is seasonal.
- Step 3: Fill the online application: Provide personal details, business details, PAN, GSTIN and Udyam registration if applicable.
- Step 4: Upload documents: Share KYC (PAN, Aadhaar, photograph), business documents (GST certificate where applicable, Udyam certificate) and the last 6 months of bank statements.
- Step 5: Verification and sanction: The team runs a credit and business assessment. Eligible applications receive in-principle approval within 24 hours; the final sanction letter follows.
- Step 6: Disbursement: On acceptance of the sanction letter and signing of the loan agreement, the amount is disbursed to your business account.
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