New Delhi, May 9 -- In a move aimed at further strengthening the startup ecosystem in India, the Government has expanded the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) to increase capital mobilization for budding enterprises, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said in a statement on Friday.

The expansion of the scheme, which is in line with the announcement made in the Union Budget 2025-26, includes a significant enhancement of credit availability for startups.

The modifications are designed to encourage early-stage debt funding and promote innovation across various sectors of the economy.

The scheme is designed to facilitate collateral-free debt funding through instruments like working capital, term l...