Maharashtra Electricity Duty Exemption Scheme
By Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra
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Quick Answer
New and eligible MSME units in specified regions of Maharashtra get an electricity duty exemption for the length of their incentive period.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Maharashtra
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
New and eligible MSME units in specified regions of Maharashtra are exempt from paying electricity duty for a period equal to their general incentive tenure. This is an incentive under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025.
The policy groups areas into A, B, C, D and D+. New and eligible MSME units in Group C, D, D+ and below areas can claim the exemption. In Group A and B areas, it is limited to export-oriented units (EOUs) with 50% export turnover (DGFT certified) and units fully owned by women, SC/ST or Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Those owned units must also employ 50% of their workforce from the same group.
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Benefits & Funding
What You Get
The program provides a direct financial benefit in the form of an exemption from electricity duty. This exemption significantly reduces the operational costs for eligible MSME units, particularly important for manufacturing and industrial sectors with high power consumption. The tenure of this exemption is equivalent to the overall incentive period granted to the unit under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025. This support directly contributes to improving the financial viability and competitiveness of businesses in the state, encouraging new investments and sustainable growth.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Applications for the electricity duty exemption are assessed based on their adherence to the eligibility criteria outlined in the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025. The selection process involves a thorough review of submitted documentation to verify the unit's status as a new and eligible MSME, its location in the designated industrial group, and compliance with specific conditions for EOUs or units owned by women, SC/ST, or PwD. This includes verification of export turnover (for EOUs) and workforce composition (for women/SC/ST/PwD-owned units). The relevant authorities evaluate each application against the policy's guidelines to determine eligibility for the incentive period and subsequent exemption.
Application Process
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Review Eligibility
Applicants must confirm their MSME unit or specific category meets the criteria for industrial groups A, B, C, D, D+.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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See the questions before you start
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Line up your documents
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Program templates & documents
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Exemption from Electricity Duty scheme?
This scheme, part of the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025, provides eligible new MSME units and specific categories of units with an exemption from paying electricity duty for a period equivalent to their incentive tenure. It aims to reduce operational costs and promote industrial growth in Maharashtra.
Which types of units are eligible for this exemption?
Eligible and new MSME units located in Group C, D, D+, and below areas are eligible. In Group A and B areas, the exemption applies specifically to Export-Oriented Units (EOUs) with at least 50% export turnover (DGFT certified), and units fully owned by women, SC/ST, or Persons with Disabilities (PwD), provided they employ 50% workforce from these respective groups.
Is there a specific monetary amount for the exemption?
The scheme does not specify a fixed monetary amount. Instead, it offers an exemption from electricity duty for a tenure equivalent to the overall incentive period that the unit is eligible for under the policy. The actual financial benefit will depend on the unit's electricity consumption.
How does a unit apply for this electricity duty exemption?
The exemption is claimed as part of the broader application process under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025. Interested units typically need to register on the MAITRI portal (maitri.maharashtra.gov.in) and submit their applications and required documentation as per the policy guidelines to avail the incentives.
What is the 'incentive period' mentioned in the scheme?
The 'incentive period' refers to the duration for which a new or eligible industrial unit is entitled to various incentives under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025. This period is determined based on factors like the unit's location, investment, and category, and it will be specified during the approval of the unit's incentive application.
Are there any specific conditions for units owned by women, SC/ST, or PwD?
Yes, for units in Group A and B areas fully owned by women, SC/ST, or PwD, an additional condition is that they must employ at least 50% of their workforce from the respective group (women, SC, ST, or PwD) to be eligible for the electricity duty exemption.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
