How to Get a Machinery Loan for a Startup Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

Machinery Loan for Startup Business

Starting a business often means balancing ambition with limited capital. This blog breaks down how machinery loans can help startups acquire essential equipment without straining cash flow. If you’re a founder planning CapEx, exploring funding options, or scaling operations, this guide offers practical clarity on financing machinery the smart way.

Machines are an essential part of the startup ecosystem. In major sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and packaging, startups often face a common problem, which is a lack of funds. The shortage of funds hampers business growth at early stages, and many are unaware of possible solutions to solve their funding problems. Hence, acquiring a machine loan can be an effective strategy for startup businesses.

Machinery Loan Options for new business

Machine loan and machine refinance are excellent options for raising capital while maintaining cash reserves. In the early stages, startups can also explore used machinery loan options.

So, to serve this significant market segment, we are introducing machine loans for startups. Through this initiative, newly launched ventures can obtain funding for their machines. With our expertise in corporate finance, we leverage strong relationships with financial institutions, including public and private banks and NBFCs, to provide optimal solutions.

Click here to learn about machine loans without security!

Machine loan for Startups and Established Businesses

In greenfield projects, startups can get loans up to Rs 35 lakhs or financial assistance up to 80% of the machine cost if the machine cost is up to Rs 35 lakhs. The interest rates start from 9-12% per annum. In case of an imported machine, the ROI starts from 7% pa. The tenure ranges between 3-5 years. As the startup matures, it can get exposure to more funding options. 

In the scenario where businesses with 3 years of balance sheets can avail up to 80% of machine funding, with an ROI of 12-14% for a tenure of 3-5 years. Additionally, machine refinancing options open up, allowing startups to raise working capital for their OpEx needs. Imported machine finance options are also available. Here, dollar-based funding can be arranged with an ROI based on SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) plus a margin.

Government Initiatives in Driving Startup Growth

Positive initiatives taken by the Indian government have driven the rapid growth of the startup ecosystem in the Indian market. A majority of these startups are associated with the manufacturing, healthcare, and packaging sectors. Although these startups demonstrate immense growth potential, they frequently face the need for funding. For instance, a machine loan for new businesses can help them effectively address both their CapEx and OpEx requirements.

Hence, the solutions we offer for startups address their immediate CapEx and OpEx challenges, ensuring that they can prioritize their operations without worrying about cash flow deficiencies.

Learn the difference between CapEx & OpEx here!

Eligibility for Startup Machinery Loan

For startup greenfield projects, the criteria for machinery loan are straightforward:

1. The client should have 1-2 years of machine-handling experience in the same domain for which they are seeking funds.
2. The client should own property (for example,  a home, commercial land).
3. All documents related to business KYC, as per the constitution of the firm, individual KYC, and banking records for the last year should be available.
4. Machine Quotations

Learn the machine loan process from the case study!

Terkar Capital Machinery loan for startup businesses

At Terkar Capital, we have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by startups. With a strong network of financial institutions and a reach that spans across India, we are committed to serving the best interests of our clients.

Our machinery loan for businesses is designed to empower new ventures by easing the burden of capital expenses. This tailored financing solution helps startups allocate their resources more effectively, driving uninterrupted growth in competitive markets. Backed by extensive experience and industry insights, we provide customized financial support to ensure our clients achieve their financial goals with confidence. Let’s Explore!

Leave a Reply

Terkar Capital is a registered brand of Terkar Global Financial Development Pvt Ltd, an Investment Banking Firm with a national footprint. We work extensively with professionals and businesses of all sizes to arrange debt funding instruments.

© Terkar Capital 2026

CIN: U70200PN2023PTC224016

GST No: 27AFHPT0177K1Z0

Note: All formal communication is solely via designated official emails.

We worked with