Punjab CGTMSE Fee Reimbursement
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Punjab refunds 100% of the CGTMSE guarantee fee paid by a micro or small enterprise, up to INR 2 lakh a year for 5 years.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Punjab
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
Clause 12.8 A(5) of Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 reimburses the full guarantee fee charged to micro and small enterprises under the central CGTMSE scheme. The refund is capped at INR 2 lakh per year and runs for five years from the date of commercial production. CGTMSE lets a small unit borrow without collateral in exchange for that annual fee; this clause removes the fee's cost, so collateral-free credit becomes materially cheaper.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Industries & Commerce is the Government of Punjab's department that runs the Punjab Start-up Cell. The Cell is headed by the Director of Industries and Commerce and acts as a single point of contact for the state's startup policy. The department is based at…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹2L
What You Get
The whole CGTMSE guarantee fee comes back, subject to INR 2 lakh in any year, for five years measured from the date of commercial production. Combined with a collateral-free CGTMSE-backed loan, it means a micro or small unit can borrow without security and without carrying the guarantee cost.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proportion of the fee is refunded?
100% of the guarantee fee, subject to a maximum of INR 2 lakh per year.
For how long can I claim?
Five years from the date of commercial production.
Are medium enterprises covered?
The clause names micro and small enterprises.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
