West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: State Capital Investment Subsidy
Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal · Central government
The Government of West Bengal's State Capital Investment Subsidy funds eligible textile enterprises setting up manufacturing units in the state.
Open for applications. Applications close on 13 December 2027 — 498 days left.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- ₹50,00,00,000 – ₹5,00,00,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- 13 December 2027
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme was introduced on December 13, 2022, by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal. It offers fiscal incentives to textile enterprises across the full value chain, from fibre to stitched garments, for units establishing operations in the state. The programme seeks to accelerate sectoral growth, optimise resource use, generate fresh employment, and establish West Bengal as a preferred hub for textile investment.
Under this framework, the State Capital Investment Subsidy sub-scheme delivers financial assistance to eligible textile units for their sanctioned projects. Subsidy amounts vary according to the nature of manufacturing activities undertaken. The initiative aims to strengthen the competitiveness of textile businesses and support industrial expansion within the state.
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
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- West Bengal
- Manufacturing and processing units in textiles, apparel, and technical textiles are eligible. - Production must have commenced on or after April 1, 2022. - Units may operate in the private, co-operative, or joint sector, or be companies/undertakings owned or managed by the State Government. - The project must be approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution, Commercial Banks, or State Financial Institutions. - The unit must possess a Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate, and Eligibility Certificate issued by the Directorate of Textiles.
How to apply
**Registration Process:** 1. Go to the registration page on the official website. 2. Enter all required details in the provided fields and select “Register”. 3. A confirmation will appear once registration is complete.
**Application Process:** 1. Open the user login page on the official website. 2. Sign in using your registered email address and password. 3. Complete the eligibility form. 4. Verify your eligibility status on the portal. 5. Fill in your CAF. 6. Complete Form A and Form C, if applicable. 7. Download Form A and Form C (if applicable) and affix your signature. 8. Upload the signed Form A and a copy of Form C, if applicable. 9. Submit your application.
How applications are assessed
Applications are evaluated against the full eligibility criteria and the specifics of the proposed textile manufacturing project. A key condition is that the project must already hold approval and sanction from a Central Financial Institution, Commercial Bank, or State Financial Institution, confirming its financial soundness and compliance with standard banking practices. Following this, the Directorate of Textiles issues the Registration, Commencement, and Eligibility Certificates once all arrangements and conditions specified in the scheme guidelines are fulfilled.
The release of the subsidy depends on meeting every scheme parameter and passing the verification process.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme?
The scheme provides fiscal incentives to textile units across the entire value chain, from fibre to stitched garments, that establish operations in the State. It prioritises accelerated development, optimal resource use, and new job creation.
What kind of subsidy does the 'State Capital Investment Subsidy' sub-scheme provide?
The sub-scheme offers a non-repayable State Capital Investment Subsidy to approved textile projects, with the amount determined by the category of manufacturing activity undertaken.
What are the key eligibility criteria for this subsidy?
Textile manufacturing and processing units that commenced production on or after April 1, 2022, are eligible, whether in the private, co-operative, joint, or state government-owned sector. The project must be sanctioned by a Central, Commercial, or State Financial Institution, and the unit must possess the requisite certificates from the Directorate of Textiles.
How much subsidy can an eligible enterprise receive?
The subsidy covers 10% to 20% of the approved project cost, with the maximum admissible amount varying by manufacturing activity from ₹50 crore to ₹500 crore.
How do I apply for the State Capital Investment Subsidy?
Register on the official website, log in, complete the required forms (eligible form, CAF, Form A, Form C), download and self-sign the documents, upload them, and submit your application through the portal. The entire process is conducted online.
What types of entities are eligible to apply?
The scheme is available to private sector companies, co-operative societies, joint sector enterprises, and State Government-owned or managed undertakings, provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria for textile manufacturing units.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Textile
- Manufacturing
- West Bengal
- Capital Investment
- Subsidy
- Industrial Development
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.