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Bank Promotion Exam Guide

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Module: General Practice

Q67: Scenario: A bank manager demands a "Third Party Guarantee" for a ₹18 lakh loan applied under the "Tarun Plus" category of the Mudra (PMMY) scheme.

Question: As per RBI and CGFMU guidelines, is this demand valid?
A
Yes, guarantees are mandatory for all loans above ₹10 lakh.
B
Yes, but only if the borrower has no collateral.
C
No, banks are mandated not to accept collateral or third-party guarantees for PMMY loans up to ₹20 lakh.
D
No, unless the borrower has a low credit score.
✅ Correct Answer: C
Loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) are strictly collateral-free.
When the loan limit was raised to ₹20 Lakh (Tarun Plus) in late 2024, the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) cover was also extended to ₹20 Lakh.
This implies that banks cannot ask for collateral or guarantees because the government (via CGFMU) is already providing the guarantee.