Atmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme (2022–27) / Gujarat Industrial Policy
Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat offers new and expanding MSMEs 25% capital assistance, a 7% interest subsidy and an SGST refund.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
About this scheme
**Key components:**
- **Capital assistance:** up to 25% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) for General category; thrust sectors and backward talukas receive a higher rate. - **Interest subsidy:** up to 7% on term loans for MSMEs, with an additional 1% for SC/ST, women, differently-abled and youth entrepreneurs. - **SGST reimbursement:** available for 5–10 years. - **EPF reimbursement:** employer's share reimbursed for 5–10 years in respect of new employment. - **Electricity duty:** exemption granted.
**Thrust sectors:** pharma, chemicals, agro-food, electronics, defence, textile.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Gujarat
- New MSMEs in Gujarat - Expanding MSMEs in Gujarat - Large units in Gujarat - Thrust-sector units in Gujarat
How to apply
1. Register your project on the Investment Facilitation Portal (iFP) at ifp.gujarat.gov.in. 2. Choose the scheme component that applies to you — capital assistance, interest subsidy, SGST, EPF or electricity duty. 3. Submit the documents required: investment proof, a CA-certified FCI statement, GSTIN, Udyam Registration and the taluka classification certificate. 4. Large and mega projects must coordinate with the Gujarat Large Project Nodal Agency (GLPNA). 5. Secure the Eligibility Certificate from the Industries Commissionerate. 6. After filing your GST and EPF returns, file annual claims for SGST and EPF reimbursement. 7. Route interest subsidy claims through your lending bank, attaching the Eligibility Certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Atmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme?
In Gujarat, eligibility covers new and expanding MSMEs as well as large or thrust-sector industrial units, with applications open to both greenfield projects and the expansion or diversification of existing units.
What capital assistance is available?
Capital assistance is available at up to 25% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI), with units in thrust sectors or backward talukas potentially qualifying for higher rates; zone-specific percentages are set out in the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2022–27.
Is equity taken under this scheme?
No. The government takes no equity stake in your business; capital assistance, interest subsidy, SGST reimbursement, EPF reimbursement and electricity duty exemption are all provided as non-dilutive subsidies.
Which sectors get priority benefits?
Pharma, chemicals, agro-food processing, electronics, defence and textiles are the thrust sectors. Units falling under these sectors, as well as those situated in backward talukas, are eligible for higher rates of capital assistance and interest subsidy.
How is the SGST reimbursement structured?
Eligible units can claim SGST reimbursement for 5 to 10 years, with the duration determined by the unit's location and enterprise category. Claims are submitted annually to the state industries department, after GST returns have been filed.
How do I apply?
Applications are filed on the iFP portal at ifp.gujarat.gov.in, Gujarat's Investment Facilitation Portal; projects exceeding a set threshold may instead be routed through the Gujarat Large Project Nodal Agency (GLPNA).
Details last verified on 14 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.