SIDBI Assistance to Facilitate Emergency Response against Corona Virus (SAFE Scheme)

Stepping up the fight against COVID -19 and helping

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) battle the prevailing situation, Small Industries Development Bank of India has launched SIDBI Assistance to Facilitate Emergency Response against Corona Virus - SAFE Scheme. As part of this financial scheme, assistance is provided for MSEs which are involved in the manufacturing of medical products or services related to COVID-19. The main objective of the scheme is to support and encourage those MSEs which are helping the nation fight against the novel Corona Virus. SIDBI provides loans to MSEs at a low rate of interest of 5% within 48 hours and thereby making it easier for them to facilitate tasks that can help tackle the pandemic.

Aim of the SAFE scheme

As mentioned above, the key objective of the SAFE scheme is to provide financial support to MSEs which are evolved in the manufacturing of products related to fight against the novel Coronavirus. The SIDBI also aims to provide loan to MSEs which are providing services related to COVID-19.

Purpose of Loan under SAFE scheme

Small Industries Development Bank of India is providing the loan for the following purposes:

The MSE unit can use the loan avail under the SAFE scheme is to purchase any equipment or assets for manufacturing or delivery of services
The loan can also be used for the purchase of raw material or consumables for the production of items that are used for the fight against COVID-19.

Eligible Entity of SAFE scheme

SIDBI Assistance to Facilitate Emergency Response against Corona Virus (SAFE Scheme) is applicable for all existing MSEs that manufacturing the following products. The assistance provided for SIDBI’s existing customers and new SIDBI customers.

MSEs engaged in the manufacturing of hand sanitizers, headgear, bodysuits, Permitted drugs, Ventilators, N95 or higher Masks, Eye protection (visor/goggles).
MSEs Manufacturing the Protective Gowns / Aprons, Shoe covers, IV Fluid – DNS, IV Fluid – Dextrose, IV Sets, IV Cannula
The MSEs engaged in the production of ICU Beds, Cardiac monitors, Syringe pumps, Portable x-ray machines, Endotracheal tube, Suction tube, Oxygen cylinders, Rubber Sheets, testing labs, etc

SAFE scheme Loan Details

SIDBI is providing Rs. 50 lakh for eligible entities under the SIDBI Assistance to Facilitate Emergency Response against Corona Virus (SAFE Scheme). This scheme offers loans either in the form of the Term Loan or Working Capital Term

Term Loan is provided for acquiring equipment/machinery
Working Capital Term Loan can be availed for purchasing the raw materials

The validity of the SAFE Scheme

Withdrawal under the s SIDBI Assistance to Facilitate Emergency Response against Corona Virus (SAFE Scheme) will be valid till September 30, 2020

Key Features of the SAFE Scheme

The key feature of the SIDBI Assistance to Facilitate Emergency Response against Corona Virus (SAFE Scheme) is as follows:

It is one of a quick delivery product of SIDBI; loan under the scheme will sanction within 2 days.
SIDBI provides Upto 100% finance subject to Asset Coverage of 1.1 for existing SME customers and 1.2 for new SMEs
For Working Capital Term Loan 25% margin it will be converted into cash collateral. No separate collateral required for this scheme.
Cost of credit guarantee cover is borne by Small Industries Development Bank of India
The eligible enterprises are not required to pay any processing fee for avail the loan
Prepayment charges are also not applicable for the scheme

Rate of Interest

The SIDBI has fixed the rates of Interest for 5% per annum on reducing balance.

Security Details

For Existing customers: SIDBI will extend the existing securities or any other security to meet asset coverage For New customers: Credit guarantee cover will be offered at no cost or any other security offered by borrower to meet asset coverage norms

Repayment Details

The maximum repayment period for the term is 5 years including a 1-year moratorium and Working Capital Term Loan that need to be repaid within 18 months including a suitable moratorium.

Documentation for SAFE Scheme

SIDBI offers a simple one-page application and built-in checklist for SIDBI Assistance to Facilitate Emergency Response against Corona Virus (SAFE Scheme). The Standard KYC checks and due diligence are also available for the SAFE application.

SAFE Scheme Application

The eligible MSME needs to access the SIDBI’s

online application page to apply the scheme. The online Registration Login page will display, by clicking on the Registration tab, a new user can register in SIDBI and avail the loan.

SAFE Scheme - Login Page The applicant entity needs to provide the details of Enterprise Name, Phone number, Email, and Proposed Total Loan Requirement. On successful registration, the user name and password will be provided to the entity.

SAFE Scheme -Registration Page After login to the portal, the applicant needs to fill a simple one-page application and built-in checklist. After the Standard KYC checks and due diligence, the loan amount will be credited to the applicant’s account within 48 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIDBI SAFE Scheme.

The SAFE Scheme, or SIDBI Assistance to Facilitate Emergency Response against Corona Virus, is a financial scheme launched by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to support Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) involved in manufacturing medical products or providing services related to COVID-19. The primary objective of the scheme is to encourage and assist MSEs that are helping the nation fight against the novel Coronavirus.

The SAFE Scheme is applicable to all existing MSEs engaged in manufacturing hand sanitizers, headgear, bodysuits, permitted drugs, ventilators, N95 or higher masks, eye protection, protective gowns/aprons, shoe covers, IV fluids, IV sets, IV cannulas, ICU beds, cardiac monitors, syringe pumps, portable x-ray machines, endotracheal tubes, suction tubes, oxygen cylinders, rubber sheets, testing labs, and other related products or services.

Under the SAFE Scheme, SIDBI provides loans in the form of Term Loans for acquiring equipment/machinery or Working Capital Term Loans for purchasing raw materials or consumables required for the production of items related to the fight against COVID-19.

The maximum loan amount available under the SAFE Scheme is Rs. 50 lakh for eligible MSEs.

SIDBI offers loans at a low rate of interest of 5% per annum on a reducing balance under the SAFE Scheme.

One of the key features of the SAFE Scheme is its quick delivery, with SIDBI aiming to sanction loans within 48 hours of application.

The maximum repayment period for Term Loans under the SAFE Scheme is 5 years, including a 1-year moratorium, while Working Capital Term Loans need to be repaid within 18 months, including a suitable moratorium.

No, eligible enterprises are not required to pay any processing fees for availing loans under the SAFE Scheme, and there are no prepayment charges applicable.

For existing SIDBI customers, the existing securities or any other security to meet asset coverage will be extended. For new customers, credit guarantee cover will be offered at no cost, or any other security offered by the borrower to meet asset coverage norms.

MSEs can apply for the SAFE Scheme through SIDBI's online application page. The process involves simple registration, filling out a one-page application and built-in checklist, and undergoing standard KYC checks and due diligence.