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SAMRIDH Scheme for Startups: Funding, Benefits and How to Apply

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  Building a technology product in India is hard. Getting your first meaningful round of funding is harder. Most early-stage startup founders spend months pitching to investors, only to hear the same feedback: "Come back when you have more traction." The product exists. The market opportunity is real. But without capital, scaling feels impossible. SAMRIDH was designed precisely for this gap. It's a government-backed accelerator scheme under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology that connects product-stage tech startups with experienced accelerators, investor networks, and matching funding of up to ₹40 lakh—at a stage when most institutional investors aren't yet willing to write a check. At Sharda Associates , we help startups and entrepreneurs prepare the financial documentation that government schemes, accelerators, and early-stage investors need before they engage seriously. A well-structured project report or financial plan is what separates a shor...

Invoice Financing for Small Businesses in India

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If your business regularly supplies goods or services to large companies or government departments, you already know the pain of the payment cycle. You complete the work, raise the invoice, and then wait — 30 days, 60 days, sometimes 90 days — while your supplier payments, salary commitments, and operational costs pile up. You've essentially funded your buyer's operations with your own money, and the cash to run your business is stuck in a piece of paper. Invoice financing solves this specific problem. Instead of waiting for your buyer to pay, you get an advance against that unpaid invoice — typically 80% to 90% of its value — within 24 to 48 hours. When the buyer eventually pays, the advance is settled, minus a small fee. No new collateral, no new loan, no long approval process. At Sharda Associates , we work with businesses that need financing for their operations — whether through invoice financing, working capital loans, or term loans — and help them prepare CA-certified pr...

How to Get a Business Loan in 59 Minutes — MSME 59 Minute Loan Portal Guide 2026

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  If you own a small business and need quick funding, the MSME 59 Minute Loan Portal is one of the fastest ways to start a business loan application in India. Many entrepreneurs spend weeks visiting branches, collecting documents, and waiting for initial approval.  The online portal was introduced to reduce that delay and provide an in-principle approval within 59 minutes for eligible MSMEs. Whether you run a trading business, service unit, manufacturing workshop, or startup, understanding how the portal works can help you avoid common mistakes and improve your chances of getting a faster sanction from the bank. Get Your Project Report →   What Is the MSME 59 Minute Loan Portal? The portal is a digital platform designed to help MSMEs apply for business loans online. Instead of manually submitting documents at multiple branches, applicants can upload financial and business information through a single system. The platform analyses GST data, bank statements, income tax reco...