State Profile of Puducherry

Fixed power cost reimbursement of 50 paise per unit for a period of five years for Puducherry and Karaikal regions and 7 years for Mahe and Yanam regions from the date of commencement of production.

For Micro & Small Enterprises, 40% on the investments made on land, building, plant and machinery subject to a maximum of Rs.40.00 lakhs.

For Medium & Large Enterprises, 35% on the investments made on land, building, plant and machinery subject to a maximum of Rs.35.00 lakhs.

For Women/SC/ST Entrepreneurs, 45% on the investments made on land, building, plant and machinery subject to a maximum of Rs.75.00 lakhs.

The micro, small and medium industrial units (manufacturing and service sector) shall be eligible for the grant of 50% subsidy with a ceiling of Rs.5 lakhs per industrial unit.

The units which are installing pollution control equipment will be granted subsidy @ 25% upto a maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs.

Assistance for acquisition of appropriate technology in any form for specific product / process will be provided by way of 50% grant subject to maximum of Rs. 10 lakhs.

Assistance will be granted to the eligible MSMEs for maximum 3 quality certifications @ 50% of the cost of quality certification with a ceiling of Rs. 2 lakhs.

Assistance @ 50% subject to a maximum of Rs.2 lakhs for meeting the expenditure for obtaining domestic patent and Rs. 5 lakhs for international patent.

Assistance to MSME units for participation in international trade fair as a part of industry association will be given @ 50% of total rent and literature and display material subject to a maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs.

50% cost of energy / water audit conducted in a unit by a recognised institution / consultant subject to a limit of Rs. 25,000 will be reimbursed to MSME.

The industrial units availing loan from financial institutions towards creation of fixed assets and for working capital shall be eligible for an interest subsidy to an extent of 25% of the annual interest amount paid, for five years which shall be admissible from the date of commencement of commercial production, subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs for a period of 5 years for Puducherry and Karaikal regions and 7 years for Mahe and Yanam regions. The interest subsidy is also applicable to the units set up by person with disability / Ex-servicemen

For Micro & Small Enterprises, 100% of the net VAT/SGST paid will be reimbursed for a period of 5 years for Puducherry and Karaikal regions and 7 years for Mahe and Yanam regionsahe and Yanam regions. The interest subsidy is also applicable to the units set up by person with disability / Ex-servicemen

For Medium Enterprises, 75% of the net VAT/SGST paid will be reimbursed for a period of 5 years for Puducherry and Karaikal regions and 7 years for Mahe and Yanam regions.

For Large Enterprises, 50% of the net VAT/SGST paid will be reimbursed for a period of 5 years for Puducherry and Karaikal regions and 7 years for Mahe and Yanam regions..

100% stamp duty for purchase/lease of land/shed/ buildings, mortgages and hypothecations.

Wage / employment subsidy of 20% wage / salary upto a maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs per annum, in case of workers who are covered under Provident Fund (PF) (if applicable) will be granted for a period of five years for Puducherry and Karaikal regions and 7 years for Mahe and Yanam regions. Wage / employment subsidy would be available only if the units provide direct employment to at least 10 persons and if the unit provides at least 60% of the employment to the people of Union Territory of Puducherry.

50% of fees subject to a maximum of Rs. 3,000 per person for 2 weeks duration training on skill upgradation programme conducted by the Puducherry Management and Productivity Council or any other institutes approved by the Department of Industries and Commerce

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