{"id":43433,"date":"2022-05-18T10:53:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T05:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=43433"},"modified":"2022-05-18T10:54:41","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T05:24:41","slug":"smile-scheme-objective-target-sectors-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/smile-scheme-objective-target-sectors-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"SMILE Scheme: Objective, Target Sectors, Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">SMILE\nstands for SIDBI Make in India for Enterprises. The scheme aims to augment the\nscope of the Make in India campaign and help MSMEs to be a part of such a\ncampaign. The government has earmarked 25 sectors as a beneficiary of the\nscheme. Besides, SMILE intends to provide necessary financial support to\nentities in the MSME sector. In the write-up, we will look into various aspects\nof this scheme in detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/smile-scheme-objective-target-sectors-eligibility\/#Key_Objectives_of_the_SMILE_Scheme\" >Key Objectives of the SMILE Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/smile-scheme-objective-target-sectors-eligibility\/#Target_Sectors_under_the_SMILE_scheme\" >Target Sectors under the SMILE scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/smile-scheme-objective-target-sectors-eligibility\/#Who_can_access_the_SMILE_scheme\" >Who can access the SMILE scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/smile-scheme-objective-target-sectors-eligibility\/#Types_of_Assistance_provided_under_the_Scheme\" >Types of Assistance provided under the Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/smile-scheme-objective-target-sectors-eligibility\/#Documents_Required_to_Apply_for_SMILE_scheme\" >Documents Required to Apply for SMILE scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/smile-scheme-objective-target-sectors-eligibility\/#Application_procedure_for_the_SMILE_scheme\" >Application procedure for the SMILE scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/smile-scheme-objective-target-sectors-eligibility\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Objectives_of_the_SMILE_Scheme\"><\/span>Key Objectives of the SMILE Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfrontline objective of this scheme is to support existing and imminent MSMEs\nthrough credit means. The GOI has released this program to serve the following\nobjectives: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fostering\nInnovation<\/li><li>IP\nassets protection <\/li><li>Setting up a state of art manufacturing\ninfrastructure for MSME <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Target_Sectors_under_the_SMILE_scheme\"><\/span>Target Sectors under the SMILE scheme <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The\nSMILE scheme seeks to facilitate financial aid to the following earmarked\nsectors under the Make in India initiative.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Automobiles\nand Automobile Components<\/li><li>Aviation<\/li><li>Constructions<\/li><li>Bio-Technology\nand Chemicals<\/li><li>Electrical\nMachinery and Electronic Systems<\/li><li>It and\nBPM<\/li><li>Defence\nManufacturing<\/li><li>Leather\nand Mining<\/li><li>Food\nProcessing<\/li><li>Media\n&amp; Entertainment<\/li><li>Pharmaceuticals<\/li><li>Oil\n&amp; Gas<\/li><li>Railways<\/li><li>Renewable\nEnergy<\/li><li>Ports &amp;\nShipping<\/li><li>Roads\n&amp; Highways<\/li><li>Textiles\n&amp; Garments<\/li><li>Space\nand Thermal Power<\/li><li>Wellness Sectors<\/li><li>Tourism &amp; Hospitality<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_access_the_SMILE_scheme\"><\/span>Who can access the SMILE scheme? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The\nfollowing are eligible to access the <\/strong>SIDBI Make in India Loan for\nEnterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Entities falling under the <strong>MSME Act 2006<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/handle\/123456789\/2013?sam_handle=123456789\/1362\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>.<\/li><li>New enterprises belong to manufacturing &amp; service sectors<\/li><li>Existing entities are undertaking infrastructure augmentation, expansion, technology advancement, and other projects for business expansion. <\/li><li>Loans extended under the SMILE scheme cannot be utilized for discharging preceding loan liabilities. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Loans\nextended under the SIDBI Make in India Loan For Enterprises (SMILE) cannot be\nused for repayment of earlier loans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nscope of the SMILE sector is not limited to the above. Other sectors can also\naccess this scheme, provided their proposal is on point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Assistance_provided_under_the_Scheme\"><\/span>Types of Assistance provided under the Scheme <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GOI facilitates a soft loan in the form of quasi-equity and term loans against relaxed terms to <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/msme-registration\"><strong>MSMEs<\/strong><\/a> to fulfil the required debt-equity ratio for setting up the company and for tapping growth-driven opportunities for existing MSMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Terms\nof Assistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soft\nLoan \u2013 In the Nature of the Quasi Amount<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nloan amount particulars under the SMILE are given below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 per\ncent of the project valuation is subject to the maximum of Rs 20 lacs, and 15\nper cent of the project valuation is subject to a max. of Rs 30 lacs for\nentities promoted by ST, SC, Individual with disability and Women (controlling\nstake of at least 51%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upfront\nFee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\neligible MSME sectors are supposed to submit 0.50% of the loan amount as a\nsecurity\/upfront charge under the SMILE scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rate of\nInterest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>For the\nfirst three years: 9.15 per cent to 9.35 per cent pa. <\/li><li>From 4th year onwards: 11.70 per cent \u2013 12.70\nper cent per annum based on the PLR rating of the bank (rate is not necessarily\nfixed)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Repayment\nPeriod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nrepayment timeline for the soft loans under the SMILE scheme is up to 10 years\nwhich includes a moratorium of 3 years as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Residual\ncharge over the entire assets<\/li><li>Personal guarantee of the Promoter(s)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prepayment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No\npremium shall be imposed under the SMILE scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon\nexpiration of 3 years from the date of issuance, the outstanding soft loans,\ntogether with any due amount thereon, shall be transformed into a secured term\nloan, and the complete loan amount shall carry an applicable interest rate in\naccordance with the internal rating of the borrower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Term\nLoan \u2013 On Relatively Soft Terms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nloan amount details the SMILE scheme given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Minimum\nfifty lacs rupees for new enterprises<\/li><li>Minimum twenty lacs rupees for existing\nenterprises<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upfront\nFee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eligible\nMSME sectors are supposed to submit 0.50% of the loan amount as a\nsecurity\/upfront charge under the SMILE scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rate Of\nInterest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>For the\nfirst three years: 9.45 per cent to 9.95 per cent pa. <\/li><li>From 4th year onwards: 11.70 per cent \u2013 12.70\nper cent per annum based on the PLR rating of the bank (rate is not necessarily\nfixed)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Term\nLoan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Particulars\nrelating to the term loan under the SMILE scheme are given below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>75 per\ncent of project valuation upto Rs 100 lacs <\/li><li>2\/3rd for the rest is exposed to contribution of\nthe promotions and DER provisions. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Promoters&#8217;\nContribution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>At\nleast 15 per cent of the project valuation up to Rs 100 lacs<\/li><li>20 per cent for the rest subject to DER\nprovisions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Repayment\nPeriod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to\n10 years (including three years moratorium)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Security\nDetails<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A first\ncharge over all the project&#8217;s assets <\/li><li>Promoters&#8217;\nguarantees<\/li><li>Fixed asset protection at least 1.40 times\n(including the collateral security)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prepayment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No\npremium shall be imposed for the SMILE scheme <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fiscal\nIncentives Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>For the\ngeneral category, 10 per cent of the project valuation subject to a max. of\nTwenty lacs rupees is granted as the loan amount. <\/li><li>For the\nentities promoted by ST, SC, and PWD, i.e. Persons with Disabilities and women,\n15 per cent of the project valuation, subject to the max. of thirty lacs\nrupees. <\/li><li>The individual above must own a controlling\nstake (i.e. 51 per cent or higher)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_to_Apply_for_SMILE_scheme\"><\/span>Documents Required to Apply for SMILE scheme <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The document\nrequired for the SMILE scheme is listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Proof\nof Identity: DL, Voter Id, Passport, Signature Identification from prevailing\nbankers of the partner, Proprietor, or Director<\/li><li>Proof\nof residence: Latest phone bills, electricity bill, property tax receipt <\/li><li>of Proprietor, partner of Director (in case of a\ncompany)<\/li><li>Proof\nof business Address \u2013 As requested by the SIDBI&#8217;s KYC application form for\nentities<\/li><li>AOA and\nMOA of the company and partnership deed in case of partnership firm<\/li><li>Biodata\nof Guarantors\/ promoters (in accordance with the enclosed format I)<\/li><li>Net\nworth statement of guarantors and promoters along with latest IT returns (in\naccordance with enclosed format II)<\/li><li>Rent\nagreement and NOV form respective pollution departments, if applicable.<\/li><li>Udyog\nAadhar Memorandum (UAM) registration<\/li><li>Projected\nbalance sheets of the subsequent <\/li><li>two\nyears if the working capital limits and for the timeline of the loan in terms\nof the term loan<\/li><li>Xerox\nof lease deeds as well as title deeds of all the collateral-based properties<\/li><li>Documents\nevidencing that applicant belongs to SC or ST Category<\/li><li>Incorporation\ncertificate to prove whether the company&#8217;s majority stakeholding is under the\ncontrol of individuals belonging to the SC, ST and Woman category <\/li><li>Company&#8217;s\nprofit <\/li><li>Balance\nsheet (last three years) of the Group Companies.<\/li><li>Detailed\nProject Report<\/li><li>Manufacturing process details<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_procedure_for_the_SMILE_scheme\"><\/span>Application procedure for the SMILE scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing section discusses the application procedure for the SMILE scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit\nthe branch concerned to apply for a loan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Submit\nthe prescribed application form attached with mandatory documents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> After\ndetails vetting, the authority concerned, i.e. SIDBI, shall scrutinize the\napplication and accordingly transfer the requested loan amount to the\nbeneficiary&#8217;s accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the Make in India initiative, GOI aims to strengthen the domestic production capabilities, which cannot be possible without the contribution of the MSME sector. SMILE scheme launched under this initiative helps MSMEs to ensure interrupted and quality products through improved fiscal assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/credit-schemes-for-small-scale-companies-in-india\/\">Credit Schemes for Small Scale Companies in India\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SMILE stands for SIDBI Make in India for Enterprises. The scheme aims to augment the scope of the Make in India campaign and help MSMEs to be a part of such a campaign. The government has earmarked 25 sectors as a beneficiary of the scheme. Besides, SMILE intends to provide necessary financial support to entities [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":43437,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[153],"tags":[2352],"acf":{"service_id":"71"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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