Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Interest Subsidy (Manufacturing Sector)

Financial Assistance: Category of Taluka Quantum of Incentive Category I7% on Term Loan with a maximum amount of ₹35,00,000/- per annum for a period of 7 yearsCategory II6% on Term Loan with a maximum amount of ₹30,00,000/- per annum for a period of 6 years Category III & Municipal Corporation Areas5% on Term Loan with a maximum amount of ₹25,00,000/- per annum for a period of 5 years

1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise.
   1. The enterprise must be in the manufacturing sector.
   2. The term loan must be sanctioned by a recognized Bank/Financial Institution (excluding NBFCs).
   3. The enterprise must apply within one year of loan disbursement or before the commercial production starts.
   4. The enterprise must remain operational for at least 7 years post-subsidy approval.
   5. The enterprise must comply with pollution control measures.
   6. Only one type of investment (Forward Integration, Backward Integration, Diversification, or Expansion) will be eligible for subsidy.

Online

Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form. Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit". Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID. Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.

Post-Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "Login". Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration. Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account. Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.

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The scheme "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive. The component "Assistance for Interest Subsidy (Manufacturing Sector)" aims to support manufacturing enterprises by providing an interest subsidy on term loans. The subsidy percentage and duration vary based on the category of the taluka. Additional benefits are available for differently-abled entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, registered startups, and young entrepreneurs below 35 years.