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"Interest Subsidy" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"

The industrial units which have availed loans from financial institutions towards the creation of fixed assets and for working capital shall be eligible for an interest incentive to an extent of 25% of the annual interest amount paid. The applications are accepted offline.

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About This Scheme

The "Interest Subsidy" is a Component of the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The industrial units which have availed loans from financial institutions towards the creation of fixed assets and for working capital shall be eligible for an interest incentive to an extent of 25% of the annual interest amount paid. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits

₹75.0K · annual

For industry set up by SC/ST/Women entrepreneurs, that commenced production on or after 2-8-2004

An interest incentive 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.
The maximum amount of interest incentive admissible to each industry shall not exceed ₹75,000/- in any financial year.

For the industry set up by SC/ST/Women/Physically Handicapped/Ex-Servicemen entrepreneurs, that commenced production on or after 24-8-2011

25% interest subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹5,00,000/- per annum for a period of 5 years.

*The incentive will be paid through the financial institution.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2 (UAM/ PMT) Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.
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Caste certificate from the competent authority in the case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Entrepreneurs.
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Loan Sanction Letter.
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Purchase Invoices for Plant & Machinery/ Pollution Equipment/ Generator.
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Chartered Accountant Certificate for the Investment in Fixed Assets / Pollution Control Equipment / Generator.
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Month-wise Interest Paid Statement from the Finance Institution/Bank Along with No-due Certificate.
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List of Employees Covered Under the Provident Fund Scheme Along with Wage/Salary Payment Particulars.
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Provident Fund Remittance for the Claiming Period.
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Notary Affidavit.
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'No Due Certificate of Interest' issued by the financial institution/bank etc.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The industrial unit should register the claim for the grant of incentive/subsidy in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: The unit should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

*The applications will be processed by the Industries Department to obtain sanctions. These cases need not be placed before the said State Level Committee.

Application Deadline

For New Units

Within one year from the date of commencement of obtaining the Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2/ Permanent Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.

For Existing Units

Within one year of completion of Expansion/ Diversification/ Modernization.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹75.0K