Subsidy schemes by sector

Manufacturing

Central schemes stimulate manufacturing, technology upgrades and competitiveness. State subsidies vary by location, land cost and sector focus.

Central schemes

• PLI scheme

  About 10% on additional production above the base year, across semiconductors, electronics, EVs, medical devices and more.

• Central Credit Linked Subsidy

  Subsidy credited directly to your bank loan, reducing the outstanding principal from day one.

• CLCSS

  Capital subsidy for MSMEs upgrading plant, machinery and technology, routed through bank finance.

State highlights, ten states covered

• Rajasthan

  SGST refund or FCI cashback, a rare flexibility.

• Haryana

  50% capital subsidy on new R&D centres, up to ₹2.5 crore.

• Uttarakhand

  Mega project threshold from ₹75 crore, the lowest nationally.

• Maharashtra

  Up to ₹6 lakh reimbursement for SME and startup stock listing.

• Karnataka

  Grants or equity up to ₹300 crore for IT and biotech startups.

• Tamil Nadu

  Flexi capital subsidy paid over 2.5 times the investment period.

• Andhra Pradesh

  Ranked first for ease of doing business, with a 21-day land allotment guarantee.

• Telangana

  1.5 lakh acres earmarked for industry through TSIIC.

• Gujarat

  ₹20,000 a month startup sustenance grant, ₹25,000 for women-led ventures.

• Madhya Pradesh

  40% capital subsidy in any sector, up to ₹10 crore.

Agriculture and food processing

Financial assistance for farmers, agri entrepreneurs and producers, from dairy and cold storage to food processing, horticulture and export promotion.

Central schemes

• NABARD

  Dairy entrepreneurship development, rural godowns and warehouses, organic inputs, poultry venture capital and more.

• National Horticulture Board

  Financial assistance, technical support and marketing for horticultural crops.

• Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

  Interest subvention, credit guarantee and convergence with other central and state schemes.

• APEDA

  40% general, 75% for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs, on equipment for export-oriented units, capped at ₹2 crore.

• Ministry of Fisheries

  Support for aquaculture, fishing vessels, equipment and cold-chain infrastructure.

• MOFPI, PMKSY

  Assistance across more than 15 food-processing sectors, minimum project cost ₹3 crore.

State highlights

• Rajasthan

  Organic farming, cold storage and soil health card subsidies.

• Haryana

  40 to 50% on farm equipment, ₹40,000 for a DSR machine.

• Uttarakhand

  Up to 60% on micro-irrigation and water conservation structures.

• Karnataka

  Raitha Siri direct income support, Krishi Bhagya micro-irrigation.

• Andhra Pradesh

  Rythu Bharosa direct income support in instalments.

• Gujarat

  Subsidies for horticulture and floriculture units: polyhouses, orchards, nurseries.

• Madhya Pradesh

  Direct income support plus Bhavantar Bhugtan MSP price support.

• Tamil Nadu

  MSP paddy procurement and integrated pest management support.

Global capability centres

State-driven incentives built to attract MNCs and large corporates to set up offshore centres in India, covering IT, R&D and engineering, finance and analytics, and shared services.

States with GCC policies

• Karnataka

  First dedicated GCC policy: up to 50% rental reimbursement, EPF reimbursement, Beyond Bengaluru expansion.

• Maharashtra

  GCC Policy 2025 to 2030: capital subsidy up to ₹50 to 100 crore, targeting 400 GCCs.

• Uttar Pradesh

  GCC Policy 2024: land subsidy up to 50%, OPEX support up to ₹80 crore a year.

• Gujarat

  GCC Policy 2025 to 2030: 20 to 30% capital subsidy, focus on GIFT City.

• Andhra Pradesh

  GCC Policy 4.0: salary reimbursement up to ₹3 lakh per employee.

• Madhya Pradesh

  GCC Policy 2025: up to 40% capital subsidy, tier-2 city focus.

• Tamil Nadu and Telangana

  Established hubs beyond Chennai and Hyderabad with strong IT ecosystems.

• Odisha and Kerala

  Emerging GCC policies with land, GST and innovation-hub incentives.

Data centres

Central and state governments offer capital subsidy, power incentives, land subsidy, stamp duty waivers and single-window clearance to attract data centre investment.

State policies, nine states covered

• Maharashtra

  About 25% capital subsidy up to ₹50 crore, 100% stamp duty waiver. India's largest data centre hub.

• Tamil Nadu

  50% land subsidy, strong global connectivity through undersea cables.

• Uttar Pradesh

  About 7% capital subsidy, ₹1 per unit power subsidy, dedicated parks in Noida.

• Telangana

  100% stamp duty exemption, round-the-clock power, the fastest approvals in India.

• Karnataka

  About 7% capital subsidy up to ₹10 crore, 25% land subsidy, green energy subsidy.

• Gujarat

  About 25% land subsidy, GIFT City special zone, investor-friendly approvals.

• West Bengal and Odisha

  20 to 30% capital subsidy, 100% stamp duty waiver, high SGST reimbursement.

• Rajasthan

  ₹10 to 20 crore a year in incentives, an upcoming hub.

Hotels and restaurants

Hotels, resorts, restaurants, homestays and eco-tourism units are supported under central and state tourism policies. The right combination can offset 30 to 50% of total project cost.

State highlights, nine states covered

• Maharashtra

  Up to about 30% capital subsidy, 100% stamp duty exemption, 10-year electricity duty exemption.

• Rajasthan

  20 to 30% capital subsidy, special heritage hotel incentives, the highest SGST reimbursement.

• Uttar Pradesh

  Up to about 25% capital subsidy, with a push for pilgrimage tourism in Varanasi, Ayodhya and Mathura.

• Odisha

  Up to about 30% capital subsidy with a high cap, ₹50 to 100 crore for large projects.

• Himachal Pradesh

  20 to 30% capital subsidy, zone-based interest subsidy. The eco and hill tourism leader.

• Jharkhand

  75% SGST reimbursement, among the highest in India for hospitality.

• Goa and Kerala

  Premium leisure and wellness markets with land and infrastructure support.

• Tamil Nadu

  Coastal, wellness and MICE tourism infrastructure support.

1. Strategy

   Positioning your project as a high-value investment aligned with Make in India.

2. Blueprint

   Designing a customised incentive package beyond standard policy benefits.

3. Engagement

   Direct engagement with state industries departments and investment promotion agencies.

4. Leverage

   Parallel discussions across two to four high-potential states to benchmark offers.

5. Commitment

   Securing a formal incentive offer letter, a pre-MoU commitment.

6. Legal

   Drafting and reviewing the MoU so every incentive is documented without ambiguity.

7. Post-MoU

   Handholding through milestone-based disbursements, until the money is in your account.