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Module: General Practice

Q12: Regarding the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) scheme as of February 2026, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

A
The scheme creates a hybrid security model where the borrower provides 25% collateral and CGTMSE guarantees the remaining 75%.
B
The guarantee cover for Micro and Small Enterprises was enhanced to Rupees 10 crore in the Union Budget 2025 announcements.
C
For credit facilities up to Rupees 10 lakh to Micro Enterprises, the guarantee cover is 85%.
D
The scheme is available for both New and Existing Micro and Small Enterprises.
✅ Correct Answer: A
The Incorrect Statement is A. CGTMSE is a collateral-free scheme.
The Member Lending Institution (MLI) cannot ask for any collateral security or third-party guarantee for the credit facility covered under the scheme.
It is not a hybrid model.
As of Budget 2025, the maximum credit limit eligible for guarantee cover was doubled to Rupees 10 crore.
The cover is generally 75% to 85% depending on the loan size and category.