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Gujarat launches 5-year MSME incentive scheme under new industrial policy
Gujarat launches 5-year MSME incentive scheme under new industrial policy
The Gujarat government on Friday, 9 October 2026, announced a five-year incentive scheme for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under its Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026. Effective from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031, the scheme offers financial support for capital investment, term loans, electricity, employment, technology adoption and market expansion.
Eligible MSMEs can avail one or more assistance components within overall subsidy ceilings. The combined incentive ceiling is 45% of eligible fixed capital investment (EFCI) in Category A talukas and 35% in Category B talukas. For identified thrust sectors such as sports goods, toys, footwear, robots and drones, these ceilings rise to 50% and 45% respectively.
Women entrepreneurs, registered manufacturing startups and first-generation entrepreneurs get an additional 1% interest assistance. Other benefits include reimbursement of up to 100% of employer EPF contribution for five years, patent assistance capped at Rs 25 lakh, full stamp duty reimbursement on land, and training assistance of Rs 8,000 per employee per month for the first 12 months.
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The scheme targets less industrialised Category A talukas with a higher incentive ceiling of 45%, aiming to narrow regional disparities. Thrust sectors like drones and robotics receive enhanced benefits, signalling a deliberate push into advanced manufacturing. The additional interest support for women and first-generation entrepreneurs addresses entry barriers, but the subsidy ceilings and conditions will determine actual uptake. The next step is the issuance of detailed application guidelines by the state government.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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