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Chhattisgarh: India's most generous industrial incentive policy — 40%–70% interest subsidy + 100% stamp duty exemption

The Advance Authorisation Scheme allows duty-free import of inputs, fuel, oil, and catalysts physically incorporated or consumed in export products, subject to an export obligation.

The EPCG Scheme allows Indian exporters to import capital goods at zero customs duty and IGST for pre-production, production, and post-production activities, linked to an export obligation.

A Central Sector Scheme by MSDE providing financial incentives to establishments for engaging apprentices and partial stipend support to apprentices.

The Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) by NSIC enables Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) to participate in government purchases with benefits like tender fee exemption and price preference.

This Rajasthan government scheme provides additional interest subsidy over RIPS 2024 and 100% reimbursement of Annual Credit Guarantee Fees to eligible MSMEs for new establishments, expansion, diversification, or modernization.

The Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme helps Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) access government and PSU tenders by forming consortia and providing financial assistance for deposits.

A Goa government scheme providing micro and small enterprises with preferential treatment in government tenders, including price matching, reduced document costs, and priority payments.

The Puducherry Rent Subsidy Scheme offers financial assistance up to ₹5,000 per month for five years to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and women entrepreneurs operating industrial units in rented buildings.

This Goa government scheme reimburses startups, incubators, and accelerators for excess stamp duty paid on land lease/sale transactions, capping the effective duty at ₹100.

This scheme provides interest subvention on term loans for nano and household enterprises in Kerala, promoting self-employment and supporting new manufacturing, service, and job work units.

A Kerala government scheme offering interest subvention of up to 6% on term loans and/or working capital loans up to ₹10 lakh for new MSMEs, encouraging entrepreneurship in every household.

The Market Support Scheme provides eligible IT units in Goa with a reimbursement of 50% of exhibition rental costs for participating in national or international exhibitions.

A scheme by the Government of Tamil Nadu offering reimbursement of employee provident fund (EPF) contributions for MSMEs, capped at ₹24,000 per employee per annum for three years.

The Goa State 25% Subsidy for Self Employed Scheme offers a 25% subsidy on fixed capital investment for self-employment activities, encouraging beneficiaries of existing loan schemes to repay regularly.

This Gujarat government scheme offers 100% reimbursement of the employer's statutory EPF contribution for new employees to eligible Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, aimed at fostering growth and employment.

A Gujarat state scheme offering 100% reimbursement of annual CGTMSE service fees for collateral-free loans to Micro and Small Enterprises for up to five years.

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.

This scheme by the Gujarat Tribal Development Department offers a 6% interest subsidy on bank loans up to ₹5 lakh for Scheduled Tribe individuals pursuing self-employment, promoting economic empowerment.

A scheme by the Gujarat government offering a 75% subsidy on essential pottery tools like electric chalk and footmill to eligible individual artisans in Gujarat.