Startup Subsidies & Reimbursements in India

Small units in Meghalaya majority-owned by a physically challenged or special category person get an extra 5% on plant and machinery, up to Rs 50 lakh.

A scheme by Puducherry's Department of Industries and Commerce to support artisans and MSMEs by covering travel and daily expenses for participating in market promotion events and trade fairs in India and abroad.

Up to 50% capital subsidy, maximum Rs. 50 lakh, for entrepreneurs setting up sheep or goat breeding units under the National Livestock Mission.

The Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers provides Market Development Assistance of ₹1,500 per Metric Tonne for entities selling specific organic fertilizers under the GOBARDhan initiative.

One-time 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 50 lakh for entrepreneurs setting up indigenous horse, donkey or camel breeder farms.

The Department of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry, provides financial assistance and free stall space to coir product manufacturers and participants for exhibiting their products to enhance market presence.

Gujarat's 'Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation' offers an additional 1% interest subsidy (up to 9% total) on term loans for MSMEs to eligible startups with innovative ideas.

The Handicraft Rebate Scheme by the Government of Gujarat offers financial rebates on handicraft sales to support artisans, cooperatives, and women-led groups, fostering market competitiveness and artisan welfare.

Receive a significant concession on the rate or premium for land or industrial sheds in Himachal Pradesh, varying by enterprise type and area category under the state's industrial policy.

Claim reimbursement of Net SGST paid for eligible enterprises in Himachal Pradesh for up to 7 years, capped at a percentage of Fixed Capital Investment.

Exemption from priority and road width charges for land allotment by MIDC and MITL for eligible Priority Sector projects under Maharashtra's Industry Policy 2025.

An incentive scheme by the Government of Himachal Pradesh offering INR 1000 per month to enterprises for each additional Bonafide Himachali employed over a base of 50, for ten years.

An incentive from the Government of Himachal Pradesh providing exemptions on stamp duty and registration fees for eligible MSMEs, Large Enterprises, and Anchor Enterprises operating within the state.

A scheme by the Government of Maharashtra offering full reimbursement of green building certification fees to early adopter MSMEs.

Eligible MSME units can claim 100% Investment Promotion Subsidy on Gross SGST payable on the first sale of eligible products billed and delivered within Maharashtra.

The Uttar Pradesh government offers a reimbursement of 100% of the employer's EPF share for new Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises for a period of five years from the commencement of production.

New and eligible MSME units in specified regions of Maharashtra can receive exemption from electricity duty for a tenure equivalent to their incentive period.

Startups can receive reimbursement for costs incurred in obtaining quality certifications and filing patents under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy, up to ₹1.375 crore.

Eligible startups in Uttar Pradesh can receive reimbursement for their employer's Provident Fund (PF) and Employees' State Insurance (ESI) contributions for up to three years.

A subsidy scheme offering 100% reimbursement of net SGST paid for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Andhra Pradesh, with annual and overall caps, disbursed over five years.

New textile and garmenting units in Uttar Pradesh pay no electricity duty for 10 years.

A scheme under Andhra Pradesh's MEDP 4.0 and FPP 4.0, offering 100% reimbursement for the balance cost of quality certifications to MSMEs and other eligible entities.