Startup Grants & Funding for Textiles & Leather Startups

Merit loans from PIPDIC for existing good borrowers in Puducherry, for expansion, modernization, diversification and working capital, with a 1% interest concession.

The Single Window Scheme by PIPDIC offers term loans for fixed assets and working capital to entrepreneurs and existing units in Puducherry, with a project outlay limit of ₹2 crore.

Success fee for Bihar-registered startups that secured external funding.

This scheme by PIPDIC offers need-based financial assistance to small-scale organizations in Puducherry for acquiring essential equipment, technology upgrades, and pollution control facilities.

100% reimbursement of domestic and international patent filing costs for startups certified under the Bihar Startup Policy 2022 and registered in Bihar.

2% interest subvention on MSME loans for GST-registered businesses

Full reimbursement of patent filing costs for eligible Jharkhand startups with under ₹25 Cr turnover, fostering innovation and intellectual property protection.

50%–80% subsidy on LEAN manufacturing implementation for MSMEs

10%–25% capital investment subsidy on benchmarked textile machinery under ATUFS

Central subsidy and net-metering for rooftop solar on residential and MSME premises

Maharashtra: SGST refund, interest subsidy and stamp duty exemption for new manufacturing MSMEs

Gujarat: 25% capital assistance, 7% interest subsidy, SGST refund for new and expanding MSMEs

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

Tamil Nadu: 15%–35% capital subsidy + SGST refund + interest subvention for new manufacturing MSMEs

Assam tea plantations and manufacturing units get a 3-year agricultural income tax holiday under ATISIS, which also encourages Orthodox tea production.

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

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 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.

Eligible textile units in West Bengal can receive 100% reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees under this incentive scheme to support sector growth.

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.

This scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Puducherry, supports craftspersons by providing travel, daily allowances, and transport reimbursement for participating in handicraft exhibitions.

Puducherry rent subsidy of up to ₹5,000 per month for five years for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and women entrepreneurs whose industrial units operate in rented buildings.