Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: State Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS)
Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal · Central government
West Bengal's State Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS), under Banglashree for MSME, funds fixed capital investment by micro and small manufacturing enterprises.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹75,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The State Capital Investment Subsidy is one of the sub-schemes under Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, an initiative the Government of West Bengal introduced on 1 April 2020. Through fiscal incentives, the programme seeks to advance industrial development and build a stronger MSME ecosystem statewide.
Banglashree's wider purpose is to prompt entrepreneurs to set up and grow Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises across West Bengal. That push supports balanced regional development, fuller use of resources, fresh employment, and a broader operational reach for the MSME sector, with the aim of placing West Bengal among the country's leading MSME states.
The State Capital Investment Subsidy itself applies to eligible micro and small enterprises located in Zones C, D and E, and gives them direct financial support for approved projects. By easing the capital load, the incentive is meant to raise investment in manufacturing, encourage innovation, and secure sustainable economic growth in these enterprise segments.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- West Bengal
- The applicant must be a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME). - The enterprise must operate in the manufacturing sector. - Commercial production must have begun on or after April 1, 2019. - The Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) must fall between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2025. - Eligible organisational structures: private sector, cooperative sector, joint sector undertakings, state government-owned companies/undertakings, and Industrial Self-Help Groups (SHGs). - The first application must be filed within 12 months of the DOCCP, or within 12 months of the date of notification of Banglashree, whichever is later.
How to apply
1. **Registration.** Go to the Shilpasathi Portal and select 'Apply Online'. For a first-time registration, choose 'Create New'. 2. **Applicant Type.** Pick your Applicant Type (Industry/Business/Commercial/Charitable Society/Govt. entity) and provide your Registration Number. 3. **User Registration.** Complete every mandatory field on the User Registration page, then select 'Register'. 4. **Login.** Go back to the Shilpasathi Portal, select 'Apply Online', and sign in with your username and password or through OTP. 5. **Dashboard Access.** The user dashboard will open. Select 'ALL SERVICES', then choose 'MSME Incentive'. 6. **Create CAF.** Select 'Create CAF' to generate your CAF ID. After that, select 'Apply Online' to move ahead. 7. **Eligibility & CAF Form.** Complete the eligibility form and select 'Save and Continue' to reach the common application form (CAF). Fill in every mandatory field in the CAF, then select 'Update and Continue' to preview. 8. **Dashboard Actions.** Once the initial submission is done, go to the Dashboard to check status. Select 'Click to Proceed' to carry on with the application, and 'Save' to record updated information. 9. **Form Preview.** Select 'Preview' to go over your form before final submission. 10. **Online Form - A.** Select 'Go to Application' to complete 'Online Form - A'. 11. **Apply Subsidy Section.** Move to the 'APPLY SUBSIDY' section to review year-wise subsidy items. Select 'SAVE' when done. 12. **Fill Up Subsidy Tab.** Open the 'FILL UP SUBSIDY' tab, enter year-wise subsidy details, and use 'Add More' where a multi-year breakup is needed. 13. **Document Upload & Submission.** Upload all relevant documents, preview the details, select 'VERIFY & SUBMIT', tick the declaration box, and select 'Submit Application'. 14. **Reference Number.** After Form-A is finally submitted, you will be given an application reference number to track your status.
How applications are assessed
Applications for the State Capital Investment Subsidy are submitted through an online portal run by the Department of MSME & Textiles, Government of West Bengal. After submission, each application is verified against the eligibility criteria — enterprise type, sector of operation, and commencement of commercial production within the prescribed dates — and both the eligibility form and the Common Application Form (CAF) are reviewed.
Authorities then examine the year-wise subsidy details and the documents uploaded with the application. Whether the subsidy is admissible, and the amount sanctioned, are decided on the basis of compliance with the scheme guidelines and verification of the fixed capital investment details, so that disbursement remains transparent and fair.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the Banglashree for MSME Scheme?
West Bengal offers this scheme as a fiscal incentive for entrepreneurs setting up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, with the goals of balanced MSME growth, better resource utilisation, job creation and business expansion that together strengthen the state's MSME position in India.
What types of enterprises are eligible for the State Capital Investment Subsidy?
Manufacturing-sector Micro and Small Enterprises that began commercial production on or after April 1, 2019, qualify for this scheme, whether they belong to the private, cooperative or joint sector, are owned by a state government, or operate as Industrial SHGs.
What are the subsidy percentages and maximum limits?
Micro enterprises qualify for 25–60% of FCA and Small enterprises for 15–40%, varying by zone, with a further 20% for enterprises wholly owned by women, SC/ST or minority entrepreneurs. The overall subsidy is limited to ₹50 lakh for small enterprises in Zones C and D and ₹75 lakh in Zone E.
Is there a specific deadline to apply for this subsidy?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but the first application must be filed within 12 months of your Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) or within 12 months of the Banglashree scheme's notification date, whichever is later. As the scheme remains in force only until March 31, 2025, your DOCCP must fall within that operational period.
What documents are typically required for the application?
Applications generally call for incorporation documents, project reports, evidence of fixed capital investment, financial statements, MSME registration, and any permits or licences the manufacturing unit requires; the official guidelines and user manual on the Shilpasathi Portal set out the detailed requirements.
Who can I contact for technical issues or queries?
General queries can be directed to Protiti at +91 33 2255 3700 or silpa.sathi@wbidc.com, while technical issues should go to the Quick Response Team at qrt.silpasathiwb@gmail.com or the toll-free helpline 1800-345-5562.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Msme
- West Bengal
- Capital Subsidy
- Industrial Development
- State Government Scheme
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.