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Subsidies for Startups & MSMEs in Maharashtra

139 subsidies are open to businesses in Maharashtra: 56 run by Maharashtra itself and 83 national.

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Subsidies available in Maharashtra

We list 56 active subsidies run specifically for Maharashtra. They include Maharashtra Package Scheme of Incentives (PSI) 2019, LIDCOM 50% Subsidy Scheme, Providing Mini Tractor and its Sub Parts to the Self Help Group of Scheduled Castes, LIDCOM Gattai Stall Scheme and CHIEF MINISTER EMPLOYMENT GENERATION PROGRAMME (CMEGP). Another 83 are national schemes that a business in Maharashtra can claim as well.

Maharashtra subsidies by sector

46 of Maharashtra's subsidies are open to any sector. The rest name the sectors they are for:

  • Industrial Goods: 7 subsidies
  • Textiles & Leather: 5 subsidies
  • Social Impact: 2 subsidies
  • Aerospace & Aviation: 1 subsidy
  • Agriculture & Allied: 1 subsidy
  • Consumer & Retail: 1 subsidy
  • Defence: 1 subsidy
  • Education & Skilling: 1 subsidy
  • Electronics & Hardware: 1 subsidy
  • Energy & Climate: 1 subsidy
  • Fintech & Financial Services: 1 subsidy
  • Gaming: 1 subsidy

How state subsidies work

Most state subsidies are written into the state's industrial, MSME or startup policy. They usually pay back part of a cost you have already incurred, such as interest on a term loan, stamp duty, electricity duty, SGST, lease rent, patent filing or quality certification. You normally apply on the state's single-window or industries department portal after the investment or expense, with proof of payment, and a unit generally has to be registered in that state. Each programme page lists its eligibility, the documents asked for and the official link to apply.

Who runs them

Maharashtra's subsidies on this page are offered by Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, Leather Industries Development Corporation (LIDCOM), Government of Maharashtra, Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra and Government of Maharashtra.

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Frequently asked questions

How many subsidies does Maharashtra offer to startups and MSMEs?

We currently list 56 active subsidies run by Maharashtra, plus 83 national schemes open to businesses there. The count changes as policies are notified and expire.

Do I need a unit in Maharashtra to claim a Maharashtra subsidy?

Usually yes. State policy incentives are generally tied to an enterprise or unit registered and operating in the state. Check the eligibility on each programme's page before applying.

Where do I apply for Maharashtra subsidies?

Most are claimed on the state's single-window or industries department portal. Each programme page links to the official application.