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Promissory Note

Legally enforceable Indian law Promissory Note template recording an unconditional promise to pay a fixed sum with clear interest, maturity, default and signature provisions for lenders, investors and businesses.

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What is a Promissory Note?

This is a professionally drafted Promissory Note template under Indian law, capturing an unconditional promise to pay a specified sum with optional interest, default and penal charge mechanics suitable for short-term funding and bridge lending.

When should you use this?

Common situations where this document is the right choice.

When recording a short-term loan or bridge funding between individuals, founders, investors or group companies
When you need a simple but enforceable debt instrument in addition to or in place of a full loan agreement
When evidencing an existing outstanding balance in a clear negotiable-style document for recovery and accounting purposes

What's included

Key sections and clauses in this document.

Unconditional promise to pay a fixed principal sum
Optional fixed interest rate with simple or compound interest calculation
Payable on demand or on a fixed maturity date
Penal charges on default, aligned with non-capitalised penal charge approach
Acceleration and waiver provisions to support enforcement
Governing law, jurisdiction and stamp duty allocation
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Frequently asked questions

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Can I use this Promissory Note without a separate loan agreement?+

Yes. For simple, short-term loans, this Promissory Note can operate as the primary debt instrument, recording the principal, interest (if any) and payment terms without a separate full-form loan agreement.

Is stamp duty required on this Promissory Note in India?+

Yes. Promissory Notes are subject to State-specific stamp duty. The template reminds parties to pay applicable stamp duty in the State of execution so that the instrument is admissible and enforceable in court.

Can the note be interest-free?+

Yes. You can select a zero-interest configuration for friendly loans or intra-group funding, while still retaining default and penal charge provisions to discourage delayed payment.

Does this Promissory Note support demand and fixed maturity structures?+

Yes. You can configure the note as payable on demand or on a specified fixed maturity date, with conditional clauses updating the wording automatically.

Can this template be used for startup bridge financing from angel investors?+

Yes. Many founders and angels use promissory notes for short-term bridge funding ahead of a larger equity round, subject to aligning commercial terms and ensuring compliance with company law and foreign exchange norms where applicable.

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