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UP: 10%–25% capital subsidy + interest subsidy + stamp duty exemption for new MSMEs

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.

MP: 15%–40% capital subsidy + interest subsidy + electricity duty exemption for MSMEs in backward areas

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 Government of India initiative offering substantial financial incentives, capital subsidies, and interest subventions to boost industrial growth and employment in the North-Eastern Region states.

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.

An incentive program under the Industrial Investment Policy 2019, offering reduced electricity duty rates for various categories of industrial consumers in Himachal Pradesh.

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

This program from the Government of Himachal Pradesh offers a 100% exemption on Change in Land Use fees for eligible MSME and Large Enterprises setting up or expanding operations in specified Category B and C industrial areas.

Eligible enterprises in Himachal Pradesh receive a 15% concession on energy charges for a period of 3 years under the Industrial Investment Policy 2019.

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.

New and expansion MSME units in Maharashtra can receive 100% stamp duty exemption, with Group A & B units eligible for a 50% waiver on land acquisition or term loan deeds.

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.

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.

Reimbursement of Net SGST for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Chhattisgarh, offering up to 100% of Fixed Capital Investment for thrust sector industries.

Provides highly concessional lease rent of ₹1 per acre per year for Scheduled Caste/Tribe entrepreneurs allotting land in industrial areas in Chhattisgarh.

An incentive under RIPS 2024 providing a 10%, 12.5%, or 15% booster on the Asset Creation Incentive for service enterprises generating significant employment in Rajasthan.

For export units in textiles, agro and food, dairy, forest produce, CBG and green hydrogen: 75% of transport costs back for 10 years.