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Telangana: 15%–25% investment subsidy + power cost reimbursement + SGST refund for new manufacturing 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For new MSMEs: 100% electricity duty exemption for 5 to 10 years, depending on category and sector.

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