Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Raising Capital through SME Exchange
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat reimburses 25% (up to ₹5 lakh) of SME Exchange listing costs for MSMEs raising equity capital.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹5,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, runs the Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). This umbrella scheme applies from 7 August 2020 to 6 August 2025 and targets the state's MSME sector, which contributes to economic growth, employment and exports. The state treats MSMEs as central to its industrial base and intends the scheme to help them compete globally.
One component of the framework, Assistance for Raising Capital through SME Exchange, deals with MSMEs that seek public equity. It lowers the cost of listing on SME Exchanges, which supports growth and expansion.
By drawing MSMEs towards equity capital, the component opens a funding route and also improves their visibility in the market, their corporate governance and their credibility within the financial ecosystem.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Gujarat
- The enterprise must hold MSME registration at the time of listing. - Equity capital must have been raised successfully by the MSME through the SME Exchange. - The application must be submitted within one year from the listing date. - The fundraising must conform to the scheme approved by the SME Exchange.
How to apply
- **Registration Process:** - Go to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP). - Select "New Investor Registration" to open the registration form. - Complete the Registration Form and press "Submit". - Activate your E-mail ID through the link delivered to your registered E-mail ID, which finalises registration.
- **Post-Registration Process:** - Go to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and select "Login". - Provide the email address and password you set during registration. - Press the "Login" button to reach your account. - Enter the required details and upload the mandatory documents concerning your business to finish the application process.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of this scheme?
Gujarat's MSMEs can receive financial assistance towards the costs of raising equity capital by listing on the SME Exchange, which is intended to support their growth and competitiveness.
Who is eligible to apply for this reimbursement?
An enterprise qualifies if it was registered as an MSME when it listed and has since raised equity capital through the SME Exchange.
Is there a deadline to apply after listing on the SME Exchange?
Yes — the enterprise has to submit its reimbursement application within one year of the date it is listed on the SME Exchange.
What kind of financial assistance is provided?
The scheme reimburses 25% of the costs a business incurs when raising funds through the SME Exchange, capped at ₹5,00,000.
How does this scheme benefit MSMEs beyond financial reimbursement?
Beyond the reimbursement, the scheme pushes MSMEs to raise equity capital for expansion, and listing on the SME Exchange lifts their visibility, credibility and market standing.
What are the main steps for applying for the scheme?
Register on the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) online, then complete the post-registration stage by entering your business details and uploading the required documents.
Sectors
- Msme
- Sme Exchange
- Equity Raising
- Gujarat
- Reimbursement
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.