TMB Rice Mill Loan
A dedicated loan facility that supports rice mills with working capital, modernization and operational expansion to enhance processing efficiency
Supports modernisation and machinery upgrades
Flexible working capital for procurement and operations
Suitable for small, medium and large mills
Simplified processing for timely financial assistance
Overview
The TMB Rice Mill Loan is designed to support rice mill operators in managing day-to-day operations, procuring paddy, upgrading machinery or expanding processing capacity
Product Highlights
This loan caters specifically to the financial requirements of rice mills engaged in milling, sorting, grading and packaging. It offers credit for working capital, machinery purchases and modernization projects, helping mills improve productivity while maintaining quality output
Features and Benefits
TMB Rice Mill Loan provides comprehensive financial support to ensure uninterrupted milling operations. Borrowers can access funds to purchase raw paddy, repair or upgrade machinery and manage operational expenses. The loan helps mills scale production, reduce downtime and adopt modern technologies
Eligibility
This loan is available to individuals, proprietorship units, partnership firms, companies and mill operators engaged in rice milling and associated processing activities
Eligibility & loan parameters
Comprehensive working capital and term loan solutions for rice milling and agro-processing units
Eligibility, Limits & Loan Structure
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible Borrowers | Rice mills and agro-processing units eligible for fund-based and non-fund-based facilities |
| Maximum Credit Limit | Up to ₹500.00 lakh (aggregate of fund-based & non-fund-based limits) |
| Margin - Working Capital / Non-Fund Based | Stock - 20% • Book Debts - 25% (maximum cover period 60 days) • Key Loan / Warehouse Receipt - 25% • Foreign Letter of Credit - 25% • Bank Guarantee - 10% • Cheque / Demand Draft Purchase - Nil |
| Margin - Term Loan | Construction - 25% • New Machinery (Indigenous / Imported) - 25% • Second-hand Indigenous Machinery - 50% (subject to Chartered Engineer's valuation certifying residual life covering project period) |
| Repayment - Working Capital | 1 year, subject to annual renewal |
| Repayment - Term Loan | Maximum 84 months, excluding holiday period up to 12 months |
| Primary Security | Hypothecation of stocks, receivables and assets created / acquired out of loan proceeds |
| Collateral Security | Tangible and marketable collateral covering minimum 50% of the total limit sanctioned |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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