Punjab SGST Investment Subsidy (Large Units)
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Large units in Punjab get 75% of net SGST on intra-state sales reimbursed for 7 years, capped at 100% of fixed capital investment.
About this subsidy
Clause 12.9 (1) of Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 turns a large unit's own tax collections into an investment subsidy. For 7 years from the date of commercial production, the State reimburses 75% of net SGST paid on intra-state sales, subject to an overall cap of 100% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI). In practice this means a large manufacturer can recover an amount equal to its entire fixed capital outlay, provided its domestic sales generate enough SGST over the seven-year window. Because the subsidy scales with sales rather than being a fixed grant, it rewards units that actually reach capacity — and the FCI cap keeps the total bounded to what was genuinely invested in plant and building.
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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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What You Get
The State reimburses 75% of the net SGST the unit pays on intra-state sales, for 7 years from the date of commercial production. The cumulative benefit is capped at 100% of Fixed Capital Investment, so the ceiling is set by what the unit actually put into land, building and plant. Payments are made as periodic reimbursements against filed GST returns rather than as a single upfront grant.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Non-competitive. The department confirms the unit qualifies as a Large Unit under the policy, verifies fixed capital investment and the net SGST claimed in each period, and releases 75% of it until the FCI cap or the 7-year window is exhausted.
Application Process
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Eligibility approval
The department approves the project as an eligible Large Unit under the policy.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What share of SGST comes back?
75% of net SGST on intra-state sales.
For how long?
7 years from the date of commercial production.
Is there an overall ceiling?
Yes — the total benefit is capped at 100% of Fixed Capital Investment.
Which sales count?
Intra-state sales, on which net SGST is actually paid.
Who qualifies?
Large units in Punjab under the Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
