Punjab MSME Trade Fair Rent Subsidy
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Punjab pays half the stall rent (up to ₹5 lakh) for international trade fairs and a quarter (up to ₹3 lakh) for domestic ones.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Punjab
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
Clause 12.8 D 19 of Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 helps MSMEs show their products at local, national and international events by subsidising stall rent. For participation in International Trade Fairs abroad the State pays 50% of total rent, limited to ₹5 lakh. For Domestic Trade Fairs and Exhibitions it pays 25% of total rent, limited to ₹3 lakh. Space at the Punjab pavilion in Progressive Punjab events and conferences is provided at nil charge. Rent is usually the single largest line in an exhibition budget, so the scheme is aimed at units that have a sellable product but cannot justify the cost of an overseas booth on their own.
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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 ₹5L
What You Get
Two rates depending on where you exhibit: 50% of total rent limited to ₹5 lakh for participation in International Trade Fairs abroad, and 25% of total rent limited to ₹3 lakh for Domestic Trade Fairs and Exhibitions. Pavilion space at Progressive Punjab events and conferences carries nil charge. The support covers rent only — travel, freight of exhibits and staffing remain with the unit.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Non-competitive. The department verifies that an eligible MSME unit participated in the fair and paid the rent claimed, then applies the 50% / 25% rate and the corresponding ceiling.
Application Process
- 1
Exhibit
Participate in an international or domestic trade fair and pay the stall rent.
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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
How much is covered for an international fair?
50% of total rent, limited to ₹5 lakh.
And for a domestic fair?
25% of total rent, limited to ₹3 lakh.
What about Progressive Punjab events?
The policy states nil charge for a pavilion at Progressive Punjab events and conferences.
Does it cover travel or freight?
The clause speaks only of rent, so other exhibition costs are not covered.
Who can claim it?
MSME units in Punjab under the Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
