IndusInd Bank inks MoU with DPIIT to Empower India's Startup Ecosystem

Mumbai, May 20, 2025: IndusInd Bank today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to nurture innovation and entrepreneurial growth in India. This strategic partnership brings together the strengths of DPIIT’s Startup India initiative and IndusInd Bank’s financial expertise to create opportunities for startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs nationwide.

The collaboration offers start-ups, innovators and entrepreneur tailored banking solutions, including cash management, working capital, and credit facilities. A key feature is enhanced support under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), allowing collateral-free loans with a raised guarantee cover of up to ₹20 crore for DPIIT-recognised start-ups. Additionally, the guarantee fees for debt funding in 27 Champion Sectors has been reduced to further ease access to credit. These measures help start-ups mobilise capital and invest in advanced technologies and manufacturing.

The MoU marks a significant step toward building a robust banking and beyond-banking ecosystem for startups, accelerating their journey toward self-sustaining growth and global competitiveness. By combining policy support with financial innovation, IndusInd Bank and DPIIT are committed to nurturing the next generation of Indian unicorns and positioning India as a global hub for entrepreneurship.

About IndusInd Bank:

IndusInd Bank Limited has been redefining banking for the past 30 years and has been a force for progression and innovation, offering an elevated banking experience for its diverse range of stakeholders, including government entities, PSUs, retail customers, and large corporations. The Bank’s product offerings include microfinance, personal loans, debit/credit cards, SME loans, advanced digital banking facilities, affluent and NRI banking services, vehicle financing, and innovative ESG-linked financial products. The Bank also caters to the growing Indian diaspora with representative offices in London, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. As of December 31, 2024, IndusInd Bank serves approximately 42 million customers through 3063 branches/banking outlets and 2993 ATMs, reaching 1,60,000 villages across India. IndusInd Bank leverages technology through its 'Digital 2.0' strategy, ensuring multi-channel delivery and a robust digital infrastructure. In each of its unique offerings that include ‘INDIE’ – the one-stop-shop for all things digital banking; innovation and customer centricity remain at the core. IndusInd Bank holds clearing bank status for major stock exchanges BSE and NSE, settlement bank status for NCDEX, and is an empanelled banker for MCX.

RATINGS

Domestic Ratings:

• CARE A1+ for Certificate of Deposits  
• CRISIL A1+ for certificate of deposit program / short term FD programme 
• CRISIL AA+ for Infrastructure Bonds program/Tier 2 Bonds
•  IND AA+ for Issuer Rating by India Ratings and Research
• IND AA+ for Senior bonds program/Tier 2 Bonds by India Ratings and Research

International Rating:

• Ba1 for Senior Unsecured MTN programme by Moody’s Investors Service

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