TMB Mini Dairy Loan
Affordable financing for small-scale dairy farming under Kisan Credit Card framework
Loans for cattle purchase and basic dairy infrastructure
Ideal for small and household-level dairy units
Supports feed, fodder and daily operational needs
Simple process with faster loan evaluation
Overview
The TMB Mini Dairy Loan supports small and micro dairy farmers who depend on cattle-based income for their livelihood. This loan enables farmers to purchase milch animals, manage feed and fodder costs and build basic dairy infrastructure
Product Highlights
The loan covers essential dairy farming needs such as purchasing cows or buffaloes, building sheds, buying milking cans and managing working capital for daily operations. Borrowers benefit from competitive pricing, structured repayment schedules and minimal documentation
Features and Benefits
The TMB Mini Dairy Loan helps strengthen rural livelihoods by offering reliable financial assistance for sustainable dairy production. Borrowers can improve milk yield, maintain cattle health and manage operational expenses more efficiently
Eligibility
The loan is available to individuals, small farmers, rural households and micro-entrepreneurs engaged in dairy farming. Applicants must meet KYC requirements and provide basic documentation related to cattle purchase or dairy activity
Eligibility & loan parameters
Affordable financing for small-scale dairy farming under Kisan Credit Card framework
Eligibility, Limits & Loan Structure
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible Borrowers | Individual Farmers, Farmer Groups engaged in Agriculture and/or Allied Activities |
| Type of Loan | Mini Dairy Loan (considered under Kisan Credit Card - Composite Loan) |
| Maximum Loan Limit | Up to ₹10.00 lakh |
| Purpose of Loan | Purchase of good quality milch animals (Cows / Buffaloes); construction of cattle sheds; initial feed cost for one month; insurance cost for milch animals; purchase of essential dairy equipment |
| Interest Rate Structure | One-year MCLR plus Business Strategy Spread (0.75%) plus Risk Premium (0.20% to 3.50%) based on credit rating / CRESS model |
| Margin Requirements | Nil margin for loans up to ₹1.60 lakh; 15% for Small & Marginal Farmers; 25% for others |
| Primary Security | Hypothecation of assets created out of bank finance such as milch animals, equipment and buildings |
| Processing Fee | 0.25% of the loan amount |
| Documentation Charges | Nil for loans up to ₹25,000 |
| Interest Subvention | As applicable under prevailing KCC / Government guidelines |
| Repayment | As per Kisan Credit Card norms, aligned with cash flow from dairy operations |
Documents Required
| Document Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Land Records | Copies of land ownership / lease documents with latest land tax paid receipt certified by Revenue Authorities |
| Purchase Documents | Proforma invoice for milch animals and dairy equipment |
| Construction Documents | Approved plan and cost estimate for cattle shed construction |
| Valuation Report | Land valuation certificate from Bank-approved Panel Valuer (if land offered as security) |
| Legal Documents | Sale deed / parent documents, Encumbrance Certificate (EC) for 32 years, legal opinion and search reports |
| Others | Any additional documents required by the bank for appraisal |
Loans and Advances Interest rate
TMB has been consistently offering competitive rate of interest for the past several years for the benefit of its borrowers. The rates are fixed for different products to offer the competitive rate of interest possible.
RLLR WITH EFFECT FROM 07.06.2026
| From June 07, 2026 onwards | 8.25% |
MCLR FOR THE PERIOD FROM 07.08.2026 to 06.09.2026
| Tenor | MCLR for the period from | |
|---|---|---|
| 07.07.2026 to 06.08.2026 | 07.08.2026 to 06.09.2026 | |
| Overnight | 7.70% | 7.70% |
| One Month MCLR | 7.70% | 7.70% |
| Three Month MCLR | 8.40% | 8.40% |
| Six Month MCLR | 8.95% | 8.95% |
| One Year MCLR | 9.35% | 9.35% |
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd., Head Office, Thoothukudi
Applicable ROI Minimum and Maximum for Investment Grade Loans
Retail / Personal Loan Products
| S. No. | Name of the Loan Scheme | ROI - RLLR (w.e.f - 07.06.2026) | Effective ROI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Maximum | |||
| 1 | TMB - Home Loan | 8.25% | 8.80% | 9.30% |
| 2 | TMB - ELITE Home Loan | 8.25% | 7.90% | 8.45% |
| 3 | TMB - Car | 8.25% | 9.50% | 11.15% |
| 4 | TMB - Two Wheelers | 8.25% | 13.30% | 13.30% |
| 5 | TMB - Personal | 8.25% | 12.75% | 14.90% |
| 6 | TMB - LAP | 8.25% | 11.15% | 12.05% |
| 7 | TMB - MINI LAP | 8.25% | 9.65% | 10.25% |
| 8 | TMB - Education | 8.25% | 11.30% | 11.35% |
| 9 | Jewel Loan - Overdraft | 8.25% | 11.75% | 11.75% |
| 10 | Jewel Loan - 6 months | 8.25% | 11.75% | 11.75% |
| 11 | Jewel Loan - 12 months | 8.25% | 11.75% | 11.75% |
| 12 | Credit Card Advances | 8.25% | 17.00% | 23.00% |
Note
1. The Spread on RLLR will vary depending upon the Credit Rating / Credit Score of the borrower.
2. For the current effective interest rate the borrower/ applicant has to contact the branch
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd., Head Office, Thoothukudi
Applicable ROI Minimum and Maximum for Investment Grade Loans
Business Loan Products
| S. No. | Name of the Loan Scheme | ROI - RLLR (w.e.f - 07.06.26) | Effective ROI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Maximum | |||
| 1 | TMB - Traders & Services | 8.25% | 10.25% | 11.00% |
| 2 | TMB - MSME Credit | 8.25% | 10.05% | 12.70% |
| 3 | TMB - Vyapari | 8.25% | 10.00% | 12.20% |
| 4 | TMB - Micro Entrepreneurs | 8.25% | 10.30% | 10.55% |
| 5 | TMB - Pharma and Health Care + | 8.25% | 10.00% | 12.45% |
| 6 | TMB - Channel Finance | 8.25% | 10.50% | 12.70% |
| 7 | TMB - Vehicle | 8.25% | 10.30% | 11.05% |
| 8 | TMBs Stand Up India Finance | 8.25% | 10.30% | 11.30% |
| 9 | TMB - GST | 8.25% | 8.80% | 9.25% |
| 10 | TMB - Easy Cash | 8.25% | 10.95% | 11.45% |
| 11 | TMB - LAP | 8.25% | 11.00% | 11.00% |
| 12 | TMB - MSME Easy Credit | 8.25% | 8.80% | 9.70% |
| 13 | TMB - Green Energy | 8.25% | 9.80% | 12.20% |
| 14 | TMB - Secured Overdraft | 8.25% | 10.30% | 12.20% |
| 15 | TMB - Genset | 8.25% | 12.10% | 12.10% |
| 16 | TMB - Rice Mill (MSME) | 8.25% | 8.60% | 10.05% |
| 17 | TMB - Dhall Mill (MSME) | 8.25% | 9.30% | 12.45% |
| 18 | Jewel Loan - IGLO - 6 month | 8.25% | 11.75% | 11.75% |
| 19 | Jewel Loan - IGLO - 12 month | 8.25% | 11.75% | 11.75% |
| Key Loan/ WHR Loans - 6 months | ||||
| Priority Sector other than Agri, Food & Agro Processing (MSE Advances) | ||||
| i | Under NCMSL/ NBHC tie up | 8.25% | 8.30% | 11.10% |
| ii | Without NCMSL/ NBHC tie up | 8.25% | 8.30% | 11.20% |
| Non Priority | ||||
| i | Under NCMSL/ NBHC tie up | 8.25% | 8.35% | 11.60% |
| ii | Without NCMSL/ NBHC tie up | 8.25% | 8.40% | 11.85% |
| Export Credit | ||||
| 1 | Pre-shipment Credit (upto 270 days) - Export | 8.25% | 8.80% | 11.20% |
| 2 | Post Shipment Export Credit (upto 180 days) | 8.25% | 8.80% | 11.20% |
Note
1. The Spread on RLLR will vary depending upon the Credit Rating / Credit Score of the borrower.
2. For the current effective interest rate the borrower/ applicant has to contact the branch
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd., Head Office, Thoothukudi
Applicable ROI Minimum and Maximum for Investment Grade Loans
Business Loan Products
| S. No. | Name of the Loan Scheme | ROI - MCLR (w.e.f 07.08.26) | Effective ROI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Maximum | |||
| 1 | TMB - LAP | 9.35% | 12.10% | 12.10% |
| 2 | TMB - Mahalir | 9.35% | 11.55% | 11.55% |
| 3 | TMB - IPO Finance | 9.35% | 13.00% | 13.00% |
| 4 | TMB - Smart Business | 9.35% | 9.85% | 11.35% |
Note
1. The Spread on MCLR will vary depending upon the Credit Rating of the borrower.
2. For the current effective interest rate the borrower/ applicant has to contact the branch
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd., Head Office, Thoothukudi
Applicable ROI Minimum and Maximum for Investment Grade Loans
AGRI Schemes
| S. No. | Name of the Loan Scheme | ROI - MCLR (w.e.f 07.08.26) | Effective ROI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Maximum | |||
| 1 | TMB - Banana Cultivation under Tissue Culture | 9.35% | 11.40% | 13.30% |
| 2 | TMB - Rice Mill | 9.35% | 9.60% | 11.70% |
| 3 | TMB - Farm Credit | 9.35% | 10.65% | 12.80% |
| 4 | TMB - Tractor / Agri Transport | 9.35% | 11.50% | 11.50% |
| 5 | TMB - Solar Water Pumping | 9.35% | 11.55% | 12.30% |
| 6 | Kisan Credit Card (KCC) | 9.35% | 10.60% | 10.60% |
| 7 | Jewel Loan - Agri - 6 months | 8.95% | 10.55% | 10.55% |
| 8 | Jewel Loan - Agri - 12 months | 9.35% | 10.40% | 10.40% |
| Key Loan / WHR Loans - 6 months | ||||
| Agriculture, Food & Agro Processing | ||||
| i | Under NCMSL/ NBHC tie up | 8.95% | 9.00% | 11.50% |
| ii | Without NCMSL/ NBHC tie up | 8.95% | 9.10% | 11.55% |
Note
1. The Spread on MCLR will vary depending upon the Credit Rating of the borrower
2. For the current effective interest rate the borrower/ applicant has to contact the branch
Penal Charge Details
| Parameters | Penal charges |
|---|---|
| Non submission / delayed submission of financial statement for renewal | 2% p.a. |
| Non submission / delayed submission of financial statement for renewal / review of internal rating (other than new venture) | 2% p.a. |
| Non submission / delayed submission of stock statement | 1% p.a. |
| Non submission / delayed submission of SOD and or QIS / FFR statements | 1% p.a. |
| Non-compliance of terms of sanction / any one of the condition within the stipulated period | 2% p.a. from the date of availment in the case of fresh credit limits and from the date of sanction in the case of existing credit limits |
| Delay in payment of interest / installment (for the default period) | 2% p.a. |
| Non-execution of documentation for more than 6 months from the date of sanction | 1% p.a. |
| MODTD registration is pending for more than 6 months from the date of disbursement | 1% p.a. |
| Any deviation from the financial covenants | 2% p.a. from the date of default till improvement at the discretion of the bank. |
| Devolvement in LC/BG is more than 5 instances in a year | Additional charge of 1% p.a. for the devolved amount |
| For non-compliance of any of the critical sanctioned terms and condition | 2% p.a. from the date of availment in case of fresh credit limits and from the date of sanction in the case of existing credit limits. |
Note:
Excluding priority sector loans up to Rs.25000/-
The overall penal charges charged to the borrower account does not exceed 2% at any point of time.
1. Range(Minimum & Maximum) and Mean of ROI for the quarter ended March 2026:
| Loan Product (1) | Range of Rate of Interest | Mean ROI (8) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum ROI (6) | Maximum ROI (7) | ||
| Home Loan | 7.90% | 11.20% | 8.73% |
| Car Loan | 9.50% | 10.60% | 9.57% |
| Loan against Property | 10.95% | 11.65% | 11.34% |
| Personal Loan | 13.65% | 14.40% | 14.21% |
| Education Loan | 11.30% | 14.15% | 11.64% |
2. Estimated expenses considered for Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for the quarter ended March 2026:
The following expenses are considered for arrival of cost of credit on a loan to an individual borrower for the loan categories viz., Home loan, Car loan, Loan against Property, Personal loan and Education loan.
| Payable to the Bank | Payable to a third party through Bank | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Charges (excluding GST) | Onetime/ Recurring | Charges | Onetime/ Recurring | Charges | ||||
| 1. | CIC Charges | -- | -- | Onetime | ₹45/- to ₹150/- + GST | ||||
| 2. | Proposal Processing Charges | One time |
| -- | -- | ||||
| 3. | Documentation charges | One time |
| -- | -- | ||||
| 4. | Insurance charges | -- | -- | Recurring | Actual charges | ||||
| 5. | NesL Charges | -- | -- | Onetime | ₹25/- + GST | ||||
| 6. | CERSAI Charges | -- | -- | One time | ₹100/- + GST | ||||
* Illustration:
a. If the loan amount is ₹10.00 lakhs under Home loan category, then the Proposal Processing charges (0.50%) will be ₹5,000/- + GST
b. If the loan amount is ₹20.00 lakhs under Education loan category, then the Proposal Processing charges (1.00%) will be ₹20,000/- + GST
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