Punjab SPECS Capex Top-Up for ESDM
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Punjab adds 50% on top of MEITY's SPECS capex support for the first 10 ESDM units, up to ₹10 crore each.
About this subsidy
Clause 12.9 of Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 stacks a state top-up on the Centre's SPECS scheme for electronics manufacturing. Once MEITY approves and provides capex support to an ESDM unit under SPECS, Punjab pays a further 50% of that approved amount, capped at ₹10 crore per unit. The offer is deliberately scarce: only the first 10 ESDM units qualify, and only those making the minimum investment prescribed under SPECS by MEITY from time to time. Because the state benefit is calculated off the sanctioned central amount, the practical sequence is to secure SPECS approval first — the Punjab claim follows it.
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- Amount
- Up to ₹10Cr
What You Get
Punjab pays 50% of the capex support MEITY has approved and provided to the unit under the SPECS scheme, subject to a maximum of ₹10 crore per unit. It is additional to the central support, not a substitute for it. The window is narrow — the first 10 ESDM units only — and it is conditional on the unit meeting the minimum investment MEITY prescribes under SPECS.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
First-come within a hard cap of 10 ESDM units. The department verifies MEITY's SPECS sanction, the minimum investment condition and the capex actually supported, then releases the 50% top-up.
Application Process
- 1
Secure SPECS support
Obtain capex support approval from MEITY under the SPECS scheme.
You - 2
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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 does Punjab add?
50% of the capex support approved and provided by MEITY under SPECS, capped at ₹10 crore per unit.
How many units can claim it?
The first 10 ESDM units.
Is central SPECS approval a prerequisite?
Yes — the state benefit is a top-up on capex support already approved and provided by MEITY.
What investment is required?
The minimum investment prescribed under the SPECS scheme by MEITY from time to time.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
