RIPS 2024 MSME Export Freight Subsidy
By Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan
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Quick Answer
First-time MSME exporters registered in Rajasthan can claim 25% of their freight charges back, up to INR 25 lakh per unit per year, under RIPS 2024.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹25L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Rajasthan
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
The Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024 has a dedicated freight line for small units taking their first step into exports. First-time MSME exporters — including existing units that are exporting for the first time — can claim reimbursement of 25% of total freight expenses on goods sent for export through State ICDs and/or the air cargo complex, up to INR 25 lakh per exporting unit per annum.
The eligibility hook is being a first-time exporter, so an established MSME that has never shipped abroad qualifies just as a new unit does. Only exporting units registered within Rajasthan are eligible, and only consignments routed through the state's own inland container depots or air cargo complex count. The ceiling is annual, not lifetime.
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Subsidy providers
The Industries & Commerce Department is a Government of Rajasthan department based in Jaipur. It runs the Vishwakarma Yuva Udyami Protsahan Yojana, a continuous subsidy for enterprises owned by young entrepreneurs, and it sets out further MSME subsidies and incentives in the…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹25L
What You Get
A quarter of your export freight cost comes back, capped at INR 25 lakh per exporting unit per annum, if you are an MSME exporting for the first time and route consignments through Rajasthan's State ICDs or air cargo complex. Existing units that have never exported before are explicitly covered, so the incentive is designed to de-risk the first shipments rather than reward established exporters.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
No competitive selection. The department verifies MSME status, first-time exporter status, routing through state export infrastructure and the freight actually paid before reimbursing 25% within the annual ceiling.
Application Process
- 1
Make your first export
Ship export consignments through State ICDs and/or the air cargo complex.
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
Who counts as a first-time exporter?
The clause covers first-time MSME exporters including existing units which are first-time exporters.
How much is reimbursed?
25% of total freight expenses, up to INR 25 lakh per exporting unit per annum.
Does my unit have to be in Rajasthan?
Yes — only exporting units registered within Rajasthan are eligible.
Which shipments qualify?
Goods sent for export through State ICDs and/or the air cargo complex.
Is the cap annual?
Yes, it is stated per exporting unit per annum.
How is this different from the manufacturing freight line?
The same 25% and INR 25 lakh ceiling apply, but this line is written for MSMEs and is conditioned on being a first-time exporter.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
