UNNATI Capital Investment Incentive
By Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
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Quick Answer
30-50% of eligible plant, machinery or building investment reimbursed, up to Rs 7.50-10 crore, for units in the North East.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10Cr
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
About this subsidy
Under UNNATI 2024, new and expanding units in the North-Eastern Region receive a Capital Investment Incentive on eligible investment — in plant and machinery for manufacturing units, or in building construction and other durable physical assets for services units. Units in Zone A blocks get 30% of eligible investment up to Rs 5.00 crore; units in Zone B blocks get 50% of eligible investment up to Rs 7.50 crore. For sectors where GST is not applicable, the ceiling is Rs 10.00 crore in either zone.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is part of India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Its Startup India section runs the Startup India initiative, launched on 16 January 2016, and issues the DPIIT startup recognition certificate that most…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹10Cr
What You Get
Eligible units are reimbursed a share of the capital they put into plant and machinery (manufacturing) or building and durable physical assets (services). Zone A blocks: 30% of eligible investment, capped at Rs 5.00 crore. Zone B blocks: 50%, capped at Rs 7.50 crore. Where GST is not applicable to the sector, the ceiling rises to Rs 10.00 crore in both zones.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Register on UNNATI portal
Apply for registration of the new or expanding unit under UNNATI.
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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 do Zone B units get?
50% of the eligible investment in plant and machinery or durable physical assets, with a maximum limit of Rs 7.50 crore.
And Zone A units?
30% of eligible investment, up to Rs 5.00 crore.
What if my sector is not under GST?
For sectors where GST is not applicable, the maximum limit of the incentive is Rs 10.00 crore.
What investment counts?
Plant and machinery for manufacturing units; construction of building and installation of other durable physical assets for services sector units.
Can an existing unit claim it?
Yes — the incentive is available to both new and expanding units.
Which states are covered?
Zone A and Zone B category blocks across the States of the North-Eastern Region.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
