Maharashtra sectoral policies

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Maharashtra
Sectoral
Policies
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Index
1. Incentive for Development of Integrated Industrial Area
2. SC and ST Entrepreneur
3. Women Entrepreneur 2017
4. Electric Vehicle Policy
5. FinTech Policy 2018
6. Logistics Parks 2018
7. Coir Policy 2018
8. Industrial Parks 2018
9. Retail Policy
10. Aerospace and Defence
11. Electronics Policy – 2016
12. IT and ITES 2015
13. Textile Policy
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Maharashtra Sectoral Policies

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IIA Policy
Government of Maharashtra released a slew of policies after the magnetic Maharashtra
summit in 2018 and a policy for integrated industrial area was a part of it. The policy is
an attempt made by the state government to make Maharashtra a viable choice for the
industries and stop their migration to other states.
Policy Provisions of the Government of Maharashtra:
Ÿ Relaxation in Minimum Area required for integrated industrial area
As per Development Control Rule of IIA, the minimum area required for 'Integrated
Industrial Area' is 40 Hectares (100 acre). However, relaxation will be given of area
requirement for not more than 20 hectares will be considered depending on location,
difficulty of acquisition of land, availability of continuously available area.
Ÿ Relaxation in minimum width Approach road
Minimum 24 meter width entry road should be available for declaration of 'Integrated
Industrial Area' as per Development Control Rule. Relaxation of not more than 12
meter will be considered in case of above mentioned difficulties.
Ÿ Concession in stamp duty
A concession to the extent of 50% will be given to an established IIA for purchase land
to project proponent/s.
Ÿ Grant of Government land
If government land is required for contiguity and the required land is free from all
encumbrances then government will allot the land to MIDC as per the prevailing policy
of Revenue and Forest Department, GOM. This land then can be allotted to the
developer by MIDC.
Ÿ Permissible Floor Space Index (FSI)
Additional FSI will be in accordance with the special township policy. 25% of
additional FSI is permissible if minimum road width is 18 meters.
Ÿ Electricity Supply
In case power requirement of all the units of IIA or some units is more than 1 MW,
then developer of IIA can erect its own infrastructure or supply electricity to its units
after obtaining the same via open access. Also, captive power generation will be
allowed.
Ÿ Exemption in Payment of development charges
MIDC will levy 50% on development charges as per the notification of Urban
Development Department and if any exemptions are made, IIA will be subjected to
those too.
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For further information:
Ÿ Ministry of Industries, Energy and Labour,
Government of Maharashtra, Mantralaya, Mumbai
Contact no.: (91-22) 22025393
Ÿ Dr.Harshadeep Kamble ,I.A.S.
Secretary (Small & Medium Industries) & Development Commissioner (Industries)
Government of Maharashtra
Address: Directorate of Industries, New Administrative Building,
2nd Floor, Madame Cama Road, Opp. Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400032
Email: didci@maharashtra.gov.in
Phone: (022) 22028100
Fax: (022) 22026826
Ÿ DIC (Pune ) - Mr. K. G. Dekate
Address: District Industries Centre, Pune.
Agriculture College Compound, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005.
Email: didicpune@maharashtra.gov.in
Phone: (020) 25537541 / (020) 25537369
Fax: (020) 25539587
Sources:
Ÿ Directorate of Industries official website
https://di.maharashtra.gov.in/_layouts/15/DOIStaticSite/English/pdf/IncentiveOfDevelo
pmentPolicy.pdf
Ÿ DNA
https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-maharashtra-cabinet-approves-policy-for-
integrated-industrial-area-2584776
Ÿ Maharshtra Government Official Website
https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Acts%20Rules/Marathi/compressed_Noti
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SC and ST Entrepreneurs
sc/st entrepreneurs
On the 125th birthday of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, special package scheme of
incentives were announced for SC/ST entrepreneur to promote social inclusion. The
special package of incentives will be over and above the existing Entrepreneurship
Development Schemes and Package Scheme of Incentives (to be announced).
Definition of SC/ST entrepreneur:
Ÿ Proprietary unit - 100% stake by SC/ST Entrepreneur.
Ÿ Partnership firm - SC/ST partners having 100% stake in the firm.
Ÿ Co-operative sector - Enterprise having 100% members from SC or ST category or
combination of both categories as registered as per Co-operative Society Act.
Ÿ Private limited / Public limited - Promoter & Director SC/ST entrepreneurs having
100% controlling stake in the Company.
Note:
Ÿ Controlling stake should not be reduced during the operative period as per the PSI
2013 GR.
Ÿ The scheme will be applicable for manufacturing and IT/ITES industries set up by the
SC/ST entrepreneurs.
Policy Provisions:
Ÿ Allotment of land: MIDC will allot 20% plots to SC/ST entrepreneurs in MSME sector
out of total plots available for allotment to MSMEs. MIDC will allot Land to SC/ST
entrepreneurs on priority by maintaining a separate seniority list.
Ÿ Rebate on Cost of Land
Land Rebate Ceiling (in Rs.)
MIDC areas 30% 10 lakhs
Other areas 20% 5 lakhs
Ÿ State Government with the help of SIDBI has created venture capital fund of INR 200
crore for giving assistance to start up units. This venture fund will support for SC/ST
entrepreneurs as a viability gap funding for new units (SIDBI MS Fund:
http://www.sidbiventure.co.in/ms_fund.html).
Ÿ New eligible units in MSME sector will be given capital subsidy for all zones in the
State in the range from 15% to 30% of Fixed Capital Capital Subsidy will be given
within the limits of Rs. 15 lakhs to Rs. 30 lakhs as per the zones in 5 equal
installment with effect from date of production.
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Ÿ Power Tariff Subsidy for eligible MSMEs: epreneurship Development Schemes and Package
Scheme of Incentives (to be announced).
Area/Districts
Subsidy per unit
(in Rs.)
Duration
Vidharbha, Marathwada and
north Maharashtra and for the
districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri and
Sindhudurg in Konkan region
2 5 Years
In other areas 1 5 Years
Ÿ Interest Subsidy: The amount of interest subsidy will be calculated at effective rate of interest,
after deducting the interest subsidy receivable from any institution or under any Govt. of India
scheme and the penal/compound interest or 5% per annum, whichever is less. The quantum
of interest subsidy payable every year will not exceed double the amount of bills paid for
electricity consumed during the relevant year.
Ÿ State Government will promote 10 clusters for manufacturing industries under Maharashtra
State Industrial Cluster development programme (MSI-CDP). The maximum limit of grant in
aid will be 90% of the project cost and the grant in aid of INR 30 crore will be provided from
the budget of Social Justice & Special Assistance Department and Tribal Welfare
Department. The two clusters will be developed every year so that total 10 clusters are
developed over a period of 5 years.
Further reading on schemes by the Central Government for SC/ST entrepreneur:
1. https://www.standupmitra.in/Home/SubsidySchemesForSCST
2. http://socialjustice.nic.in/SchemeList/Send/38?mid=24541
National SC/ST hub: https://www.scsthub.in/existing-entrepreneurs.php
Sources:
Ÿ Directorate of Industries
https://di.maharashtra.gov.in/_layouts/15/doistaticsite/english/pdf/SC_ST_Policy_English.pdf
Ÿ MAITRI
https://maitri.mahaonline.gov.in/Home/GR
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Women Entrepreneur
Policy 2017
Maharashtra is the first state in India to announce a policy for women entrepreneur. The
policy states that a woman entrepreneur would get a financial assistance from Rs 15
lakh up to Rs 1 crore in proportion of 15 per cent to 35 per cent of the capital investment
of the project at a subsidized rate of interest of upto 5%.
Provisions of the Government of Maharashtra:
Ÿ The policy has defined the woman entrepreneur as a group of women entrepreneurs
who have financed 100% for the project and hired minimum 50% women employees
would be treated as the women entrepreneur.
Ÿ Under the policy, a few stalls or some of the area in malls, commercial complexes or
market yard will keep reserved only for women businesspersons.
Ÿ The land will be reserved for women industrialists in Maharashtra Industrial
Development Corporation (MIDC) area across the state.
Ÿ The woman and child development department too will keep aside Rs 50 crore for
women entrepreneurs under the policy.
Ÿ First-generation women entrepreneurs who set up micro, small or medium
enterprises (MSMEs) in the state will be entitled to a capital subsidy of up to Rs 1
crore, depending on location of the unit.
Ÿ The policy will be valid for 5 years.
List of documents to be submitted by unit for claiming incentives for participation in State
Level / International exhibition:
Ÿ Application in prescribed form - Annexure-I
Ÿ Copy of EM Part II / Udyog Aadhar Memorandum.
Ÿ Information about the exhibition.
Ÿ Proof of participation in State Level / International exhibition
Ÿ Receipt of payment made for space in the State Level / International exhibition.
Ÿ Affidavit in prescribed format.
Ÿ Advance Stamped Receipt.
Ÿ Recommendation of concerned District Industries Centre.
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List of documents to be submitted with the application for prior permission for organizing
Divisional / State Level exhibition for Women Entrepreneurs:
Ÿ Application in prescribed form - Annexure-II
Ÿ Information about the proposed exhibition.
Ÿ Recommendation of concerned Regional Joint Director of Industries.
Ÿ Undertaking from the Organizers of the exhibition.
Ÿ Copy of Registration of the Organizers as partnership firm / company / trust / society
under relevant act.
For more information:
https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Government%20Resolutions/English/20190
4011559377210.pdf
Contact Information:
Ÿ Dr.Harshadeep Kamble ,I.A.S.
Secretary (Small & Medium Industries) &
Development Commissioner (Industries)
Address : Directorate of Industries, New Administrative Building, 2nd Floor, Madame
Cama Road,
Opp. Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400032.
Phone: (022) 22028100
Fax: (022) 22026826
Sources:
Ÿ Indianexpress.com
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/maharashtra-govt-
approves-policy-for-women-entrepreneurs/articleshow/61936093.cms
Ÿ newindianexpress.com
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/dec/05/maharashtra-government-
announces-special-policy-for-women-entrepreneurs-1719292.html
Ÿ MAITRI
https://maitri.mahaonline.gov.in/Home/GR
Ÿ Maharashtra Government Official Website
904011559377210.pdf

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Electric Vehicle &
Related Infrastructure Policy 2018
Overview:
Electric Vehicle (EV) offer consumers eco-friendly and cheaper alternative with lower
maintenance expenses. The Government of Maharashtra launched a policy for electric
vehicle with the vision to provide a promotive environment for EV manufacturing which
will further encourage adoption of EV in the state. The policy will be valid for five years.
Policy Objective
1) Increase number of EV registered in Maharashtra to five lakhs.
2) To generate investment of Rs. 25,000 on EV manufacturing and related infrastructure
manufacturing.
Provisions of the Government of Maharashtra
¤ Pioneer Units: Two mega projects are set up in the state for manufacturing of EV, EV
components and batteries. Mahindra has signed Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the state government in this regard.
¤ Mega EV enterprise:
Taluka/Classification FCI Direct employment generated
A and B Rs. 250 crore 500
C,D and D+ areas Rs. 100 crore 250
¤ Ultra Mega EV enterprise:
Taluka/Classification FCI Direct employment generated
A and B Rs. 250 crore 500
C,D and D+ areas Rs. 100 crore 250
Large EV enterprise: Where FCI is from Rs.10 crores to Mega project qualifying limit.
¤ Incentives:
Pioneer, Mega and Ultra Mega units Large and MSME units
As per template of Incentives (TBA)
As per package scheme of
incentives but at a scale higher
(TBA)
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¤ Incentives for EV charging:
> Power required for EV charging will be charged at residential rate throughout state
> Charging points will be set up at petrol pumps, railway station, bus depots, etc.
Permission to set up will be granted 15 days after the receipt of application. If the
permission is not received in 15 days it will be deemed not granted.
> Development Control Rules (DCR) of all local and self government will be modified
for setting up of common charging facilities in areas like parking of malls, residential
areas, etc.
Eligible applicants will need to register and then file online application on website
di.maharashtra.gov.in for grant of subsidy. The application shall be addressed to
Development Commissioner (Industries), Government of Maharashtra. The documents
required to be uploaded will be:
Ø Charted Accountant's Certificate about investment in new charging equipments.
Ø Copy of equipment invoices.
Ø Valid Insurance of facility.
Ø Undertaking about maintenance of facility, access to BEV owners, completion of
facility maintaining it for minimum 10 years after initiating this facility etc.
Ø Approval from Local planning authority (eg. MCGM, NMC, PMC etc) for setting
up public charging facility.
Ø Approval from concerned electric power supply agency (i.e. MSEDCL) for
providing power for charging station.
Ø Proof of ownership of land / premises.
The disbursement of subsidy will be as per availability of funds and will be directly
deposited into the account of applicant through RTGS. The procedure for disbursement
will be same as that for Industrial Promotion Subsidy (IPS).
Ø Petrol Pumps will be allowed to set up charging stations freely subject to fire and
safety standard norms.
Ø Commercial public EV charging stations for 2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, cars and
buses are eligible 25 % capital subsidy upto Rs. 10 lakhs on equipment and
machinery. This is applicable to first 250 stations.
¤ Promotion of R&D, Innovation and Skill Development
> Proposal will be prepared for Centre of Excellence
> Training based certification and placement programmes
For claiming subsidy, users shall register and file online application on the website
di.maharashtra.gov.in (The online filing will be free of any fees).

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Development Commissioner (Industries).
Contact Information:
Ÿ Dr. Harshadeep Kamble,IAS
Phone: (022) 22028100
Ÿ Regional Office:
Mr. V. L. Rajale
Joint Director of Industries
Address: Office of the Joint Director of Industries, (Pune Region) Agriculture College
Compound, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005
Email: diropune@maharashtra.gov.in
Phone: (020) 25537729 / (020) 25537369
Fax: (020) 25537369
Sources:
¤ Maharashtra's Electric Vehicle and Related Infrastructure Policy – 2018
https://csis-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/A4-MIDC-Maharashtras-Electric-
POLICY.PDF?qsFlIsn3QwQ9cpu1b8eOhDCItiAWPnok
¤ Maharashtra Government official website
802141807189810.pdf
Note: Once valid application form with required documents is uploaded, the Directorate
of Industries shall verify validity of documents and information provided with transport
authorities of Maharashtra. Thereafter, subsidy approval letter mentioning quantum of
eligible subsidy shall be generated and sent by e-mail to the applicant. This process
shall be completed within a maximum period of 15 days.

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FINANCIAL
FINTECH
TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS BLOCKCHAIN
Fintech Policy 2018
Overview:
Government of Maharashtra in 2018 announced the first ever Fintech Policy with the
view to develop ecosystem in the state. The infrastructure and aid has been provided by
the government with an objective to make Mumbai a Fintech hub. After the policy
announcement, the state government has selected 13 start ups that can be a part of the
Mumbai Fintech hub. This policy was announced after the Magnetic Maharashtra
Summit and it is valid for five years.
Ÿ Setting up smart Fintech centres:
Ÿ Government has approved the setting up of Smart Fintech centers wherein additional
FSI (Floor Space Index) shall be admissible upto 200% in all urban local bodies of the
State having a population greater than 10 lakh. Premium of 30% of the prevailing
ready reckoner rate will be applicable for availing the additional FSI.
Ÿ All the fiscal incentives relating to stamp duty exemption, electricity duty, electricity
tariff, power tariff subsidy, property tax, entry tax, works contract tax, etc. as provided
under the IT/ITeS policy-2015 shall be applicable to the units set up as part of the
Smart FinTech centers.
Ÿ If a Smart FinTech centers has availed additional FSI as per the provisions of this
policy and subsequently it is found that the built-up space in these centers (which is
mandated to be used for FinTech activity) is being used for non-FinTech/ commercial
activities / any other activity not permitted as per the FinTech policy under which the
said center was approved, a penal action as below will be taken.
Ÿ Creation of FinTech Corpus Fund: The Government of Maharashtra will create a
FinTech corpus fund of Rs. 250 crore over a period of three years to fund the
incentives to FinTech start-ups and operational expenses of industry sandbox and the
global fintech hub.
Ÿ Incentives to Fintech start ups:
>> Reimbursement of internet and electricity charges- Internet and electricity charges
of FinTech startups in the State will be reimbursed up to an amount of Rs. 3 lakh per
year. This will be applicable for a maximum of 3 years for each start-up.
>> Reimbursement of expenditure towards hosting infrastructure- Expenditure
incurred by Fintech start-ups towards availing cloud space will be reimbursed by State
Government subject to an upper limit of Rs. 3 lakh per year for a total period of 3
years.
>> Reimbursement of State GST: The State GST paid by early stage start-ups with
annual turnover up to Rs. 5 crore will be reimbursed to reduce the tax burden on start-
ups. The tax reimbursement will be applicable for a maximum period of 3 years
subject to the annual cap of Rs. 4 lakh.
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FINANCIAL
FINTECH
Ÿ An incentive fund of up to Rs. 10 crore will be created to encourage high growth
FinTech startups in the first years their operations. Each year top 20 rated start-ups
will be provided a grant of Rs. 10 lakh each, once during the lifetime of the start-up.
These start-ups will be identified on several parameters including growth rate,
innovation, social impact, etc.
Ÿ A registry of all the Fintech companies based in Maharashtra will be created to form
a community of Fintech companies. An Industry sandbox will provide a controlled
and legal testing solution space where start-ups /banks /technology companies can
test innovative products, services, business models and delivery mechanisms in the
real testing environment. The Government of Maharashtra will provide the following
critical support in setting up the industry sandbox in Global FinTech hub.
Ÿ Government will pilot projects on Blockchain, DLT (Distributed Ledger Technologies)
across areas like land registry, supply chain management, and identity
management, education, healthcare amongst other areas. Andhra Pradesh is the
first Indian state to run pilot projects on blockchain, putting up land records on a
public ledger. Apart from Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Gujarat are
evaluating the technology.
>>Reimbursement of exhibition/global event participation fee: A FinTech unit will be
eligible for reimbursement of 50% exhibition/global event participation fee (space
cost/rent) for exhibitions on approval by the FinTech Officer, subject to a ceiling of
Rs. 5 lakh per FinTech start-up and limited to two such events during the lifetime of
the start-up.
The “Mumbai FinTech Hub” has been established in the Mumbai Metropolitan
Region as a focal point for FinTech activity within the State of Maharashtra. It provides
an ecosystem encompassing the entire infrastructure, organizations and people within
the hub, as well as how those elements are structured and engage with each other to
nurture innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
Maharashtra Fintech Hub: https://fintech.maharashtra.gov.in/
National Fintech Hub: http://www.govtech.in/2016/

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FINANCIAL
FINTECH
Ÿ The Economic Times
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/maharashtra-plans-a-pilot-to-try-
out-blockchain-technology/articleshow/62896305.cms
Sources:
Ÿ Indian Express
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-government-picks-13-
start-ups-in-push-to-mumbai-ﬁntech-hub-5478851
Ÿ MAITRI
https://maitri.mahaonline.gov.in/PDF/Fintech.pdf
https://di.maharashtra.gov.in/_layouts/15/doistaticsite/english/pdf/FintechPolicy.pdf
Contact information:
Ÿ Maharashtra Information Technology Corporation LimitedAddress: Block-2, 51, 52, M
I D C,
Room No 514, 5th Floor, Annex Building, Hutatma Rajaguru Chowk, Mantralaya,
Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India, 400032.
Tel: +91 22 22026534
Ÿ Fax: +91 22 2815087
Email: info.mahait@mahait.org
Website: www.mahait.org

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Maharashtra Logistic
Parks Policy 2018
India has always been at a disadvantage when it comes to logistics and warehousing
leading to distortions in the supply chains. To overcome these hurdles, government of
Maharashtra introduced the Logistics Parks Policy after the Magnetic Maharashtra
Summit in 2018.
Ÿ Eligibility for establishment of Logistic Parks
>> Private landowners or developer appointed by them or any Company with legal
entity
>> Lease owners of MIDC land with minimum 30 years of balance lease period of
MIDC will be
eligible for establishment of Logistics parks.
Ÿ Procedure for Development of Logistics Parks
Eligible land owners or developers will be notified by the MIDC after receiving the
proposal from applicant. Notwithstanding anything written in Development plan or
regional plan the area will be automatically changed and be available for logistics
parks.
Ÿ Logistics Parks defined:
>> Integrated Logistics Parks (ILP)
a) Spread over minimum of 5 acres of land
b) Having minimum 15 meters wide access road
c) 70% of total notified area has to be used for logistics
d) Remaining 30% permitted for support services and common facilities
>> Logistics Parks (LP)
a) Minimum 20,000 sq. feet built up area
b) 80% to be used for logistic services
c) 20% permitted for support services and common facilities
Ÿ MIDC will be the Special Planning Authority.
Ÿ Single Window Clearance through MAITRI (maitri.mahaonline.gov.in).
Note:
Logistics division of Central Government has also planned to create an IT backbone and
develop a National Logistics Information Portal which will be also an online Logistics
marketplace that will serve to bring together the various stakeholders viz logistics service
providers, buyers as well as Central & State Government agencies such as Customs,
DGFT, Railways, Ports, airports, inland waterways, coastal shipping etc., on a single
platform.
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Ÿ Upto 200% additional FSI for Integrated Logistics Parks and Logistics Parks. Premium
charged for all areas except no industry district and naxalism effected area.
Ÿ Relaxation in zone restrictions: All zones available except agricultural land. 15%
premium on zone conversion.
Ÿ Relaxation on height restrictions: 24 meter is the limit but excess will not be calculated
under FSI.
Ÿ ILP/LP will not be covered under any other act.
Ÿ Power will be provided at industrial rates: Rs. 8.03 per unit.
Note:
Operations have to start within five years from issue of Letter of Intent (LOI). Directorate
of Industries will be registering agency for all logistics parks.
Dr.Harshadeep Kamble ,I.A.S.
Government of Maharashtra.
Cama Road,
Phone: (022) 22028100
Fax: (022) 22026826
Ÿ Regional Office (Pune):
Mr. V. L. Rajale
Address: Office of the Joint Director of Industries, (Pune Region),
Agriculture College Compound, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005.
Phone: (020) 25537729 / (020) 25537369
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Ÿ Steps for starting a business in Maharashtra:
http://www.doingbusinessinmaharashtra.org/Starting_a_Business_in_Maharashtra.as
px
Ÿ Directorate of Maharashtra Official Website:
https://di.maharashtra.gov.in/_layouts/15/DOIStaticSite/English/pdf/MaharashtrasLogi
sticPolicy.pdf
Ÿ Steps for starting a business in Maharashtra:
http://www.doingbusinessinmaharashtra.org/Starting_a_Business_in_Maharashtra.as
px
Ÿ Government of Maharashtra Official Website
https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/site/Upload/Acts%20Rules/Marathi/37%201%20Notifi
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Maharashtra Coir
Policy 2018
Overview of the Coir Sector:
Around 52,000 metric tonnes of coconut husk is available annually in the Konkan. This
husk can be used for production of eco-friendly products and at the same time be an
opportunity for growth of not just the MSME sector but also employment of women.
Recognizing this, the Government of Maharashtra launched the Coir policy in 2018. The
policy is to be implemented by the Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development
Corporation (MSSIDC), proposes setting up of 8,000 small and micro units to generate
50,000 jobs, said Sunil Porwal, additional Chief Secretary (industries). While India has
16,000 coir processing units, Maharashtra has just 27 despite the substantial coconut
cultivation in the state - 22,750 hectare land largely in the Palghar, Thane, Raigad,
Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of the Konkan.
Ÿ Additional benefits under the package scheme of incentives: Coir industries in A and
B zone will be eligible for benefits available to industries in C zone. Industries of C
zone will get benefits of D zone and D zone industries will get benefits of D+ zone.
Industries in D+ and no industrial zone will be eligible for benefits in naxal affected
area. The new package scheme of incentives will be announced soon.
Ÿ Special Capital Incentives:
S. No.
Classification of
Talukas
Capital Subsidy (%
fixed capital
investment)
Maximum ceiling for
special capital
subsidy (in Rs. lakhs)
1. A and B 30 20
2. C 35 30
3. D 35 40
4. D+ 35 50
5.
Non-industry and
Naxal affected area
35 50
(Source: Maharashtra Coir Policy - 2018)
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Ÿ The capital subsidy will be disbursed in ﬁve equal annual installments from the date of
commencement of production.
Ÿ Five Common Facility Centers (CFCs) will be established for Coir based MSMEs.
They will be provided assistance in the form of 90% of project cost.
Ÿ Budgetary provision of Rs. 10 crores will be made for coir industries Incubation,
Research and Development Centre.
Ÿ Incentives will be given for participation in International and domestic exhibitions.
Incentives
Domestic 75% of space rent upto Rs. 0.50 lakhs
International Rs. 30 lakhs
Ÿ Preferential Procurement for Coir industries. Government departments will be directed
to use coir products.
Ÿ A fund of Rs. 5 crore will be set up Exhibition cum sales centre.
Ÿ Policy will be valid for 5 years from date of issue
Coconut Development board will be involved to motivate the farmers and their family
members for collection of husk, processing and making coir products. District Rural
Development Authority (DRDA) and Department of Agriculture will be involved in
capacity building of SHG members. MSSIDC will be involved in marketing of coir
products through their outlets. Initiatives will be taken to associate corporate CSR
foundations to promote coir handicrafts for the tourist place like Goa, etc.
The Coir processing units in the state:
Fiber
extractio
n units
Spinning
& rope
making
units
Product
manufacturin
g units
Rubberize
d coir
units
Pith
processin
g units
Curled
coir units
Other
s
Total
Maharashtr
a
1 1 - 9 1 - 3 15
(Source:http://coirboard.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Sawantwadi-DPR-28.7.15.pdf)
For more information on the Indian Coir Sector: http://coirboard.gov.in/wp-
content/uploads/2015/03/NationalCoirPolicy_newNov14.pdf

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Ÿ MSSIDC
Address: Block-2, 51, 52, M I D C,
Chinchwad, Pune,
Maharashtra 411019
Phone: 020 24430482
Ÿ Dr.Harshadeep Kamble, I.A.S
Address: Directorate of Industries, New Administrative Building,
2nd Floor, Madame Cama Road, Opp. Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400032
Phone: (022) 22028100
Fax: (022) 22026826
Sources:
Ÿ Directorate of Industries Official Website
https://di.maharashtra.gov.in/m/_layouts/15/DOIStaticSite/English/pdf/MaharashtraCoi
rPolicy.pdf
Ÿ COIR board official website
http://coirboard.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/coir-final.pd
www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-soon-maha-to-get-coconut-coir-industry-policy-
2582127
Ÿ DNA India
https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-soon-maha-to-get-coconut-coir-industry-
policy-2582127

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Policy for Industrial Parks
Objective:
Ÿ To make Maharashtra globally favored place for manufacture of readymade garments,
gems and jewelry and electronics.
Ÿ Address challenges related to availability of affordable spaces by way of ﬂatted galas.
Industrial Parks:
Ÿ Industrial building having minimum built up area of 20,000 sq. feet can be established
as an industrial park.
Ÿ Minimum 80% of the built up area will have to be used for RMG production, gems and
jewelry, registered eligible MSME units under microelectronic sector.
Ÿ A maximum 20% area can be used for basic admissible services.
Ÿ For parks across the state, additional 200% ﬂoor space is admissible on one or basic
admissible FSI whichever is higher.
Ÿ Additional 200% FSI permissible for registered private or public parks registered with
Directorate of Industries with or without premium of prevailing ready reckoner rate and
availability of road width as below:
Location of Park Premium
No industry district or Naxalism affected area Nil
Areas other than Pune, Thane, Greater
Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivali, Mira Bhayander,
Panvel, Ulhasnagar, Ambernath, Navi
Mumbai, Municipal Corporation Areas, No
industry district and Naxalism affected area
10%
Pune, Thane, Greater Mumbai, Kalyan-
Dombivali, Mira Bhayander, Panvel,
Ulhasnagar, Ambernath, Navi Mumbai,
Municipal Corporation Areas
15%
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Fiscal Incentives for Garment Units:
Ÿ Eligibility
Garment projects will be granted mega and ultra mega status on the basis of
Investment and Employment as below:
A & B Zone
No Industry District &
Naxalism affected by
Other Areas
Investment
Rs. in
Crores
Employment
Investment
Rs. in Crores
Employment
Investment
Rs. in
Crores
Employmen
t
Mega 250 1500 50 250 100 250
Ultra Mega Rs. 500Crores Investment & 3000 direct employment
Ÿ For eligible Micro, Small, Medium and Large RMG production enterprises, incentives
at one step higher will be admissible under package scheme of incentives.
Ÿ Incentive package to mega projects will be customized.
Ÿ An eligible unit in MIDC area obtains Building Completion Certificate within admissible
development period and starts commercial production will be entitled to further
concessions from MIDC for the balance development period.
Building Completion Certificate Type of Concession
Minimum 50% within 75%
100% concession in service charges and
firefighting cess+ 20% concession in water
charges
Minimum 75% within 100%
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Ÿ Stamp Duty refund will be admissible to eligible units as per the Industrial Policy of the
States -2013 (new policy in place now) during their development period of land or
galas or; land or galas taken on lease and Documents for bank loans
Ÿ Common Facility Centre: Incentives equal to 75% of expenditure incurred for credit
rating subject to a ceiling of Rs. 40,000 will be given to eligible units for credit rating
from SIDBI/Government Accredited Credit Rating Agency.
Ÿ For eligibility, units should hold valid Udyog Aadhar Memorandum (UAM)/ Industrial
Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM).
https://udyogaadhaar.gov.in/UA/UAM_Registration.aspx.
The promoter has to make an application to Govt. of India in prescribed format
alongwith Demand Draft of Rs. 1000/- in the name of Secretariat for Industrial
Assistance (SIA), New Delhi with six copies. The prescribed format is available on
Directorate of Industries website:
www.maharashtra.gov.in
Ÿ Letter of Intent (LOI) in lines with IT/ITeS policy.
Ÿ Procedural guidelines will be given by Directorate of Industries:
https://di.maharashtra.gov.in
Ÿ MIDC will be planning authority.
Ÿ Dr. P. Anbalagan
Chief Executive ofﬁcer (CEO), MIDC
Ph. No.: 26870052/54/27
ceo@midcindia.org
Ÿ Shri Mukesh K. Bhoge
General Manager (Land), MIDC
Ph. No.: 26879072
gmland@midcindia.org
Sources:
MAITRI
https://maitri.mahaonline.gov.in/PDF/Policy%20of%20Industrial%20Parks%20comprisin
g%20of%20ﬂatted%20galas%20of%20Readymade%20Garment%20manufacturing,%20
Gems%20and%20Jewellery,%20Micro-
Electronics%20and%20Engineering%20Units%20-%202018%20.pdf

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Retail Trade Policy
Overview:
The State of Maharashtra is a leading State in Retail Business. The retail trade
comprises enterprises engaged in retailing goods and services. These enterprises fall
into various segments, which include food and grocery, apparel, footwear, consumer
durables, home appliances and equipment, restaurants, cinema halls, multiplexes, home
furnishing and furniture, jewelry, books, music, watches, pharmaceuticals, beauty and
healthcare. These enterprises sell various categories of items and use multiple channels
including brick and mortar, direct selling, e-commerce and other channels.
Ÿ Appointment of Nodal Officer
Industries Department will appoint a Nodal officer from MAITRI (Maharashtra Industry,
Trade & Investment Facilitation Cell).
(Contact Information of Nodal Officers: https://maitri.mahaonline.gov.in/Home/Contact)
Ÿ Relaxation under Shops and Establishment Act
>> Relaxation of rules under the Shops and Establishment Act with regard to working
hours, work
shifts and employment of part-time workers and maintenance of records.
>> Retail enterprise shall be allowed to stay open every day of the year.
>> Retail enterprise dealing in all goods and commodities shall be allowed to conduct
retail
operations between 5 am and 11 pm. The enterprises can remain open between 11
pm and 5
am only for logistics and supply purposes.
>>Retail enterprise shall be exempted from maintaining physical records for
attendance and salary.
(Act: https://mahakamgar.maharashtra.gov.in/images/lc/pdf/the-bombay-shops-
establishments-act.pdf)
Ÿ Food and Grocery Retailers are entrusted the responsibility of delivering certain
services to citizens which, if obstructed, affect the normal life of people.
Ÿ Relaxation of Stocking Limit under Essential Commodities Act
>> Exemption from provisions of stocking
>> The permissible stocking limits for which license is required shall be enhanced.
>> The procedures for getting license and its renewal shall be reduced
Note:
The ECA was enacted way back in 1955. It has since been used by the Government to
regulate the production, supply and distribution of a whole host of commodities it
declares 'essential' in order to make them available to consumers at fair prices.
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Ÿ Pragmatic Implementation of Packaged Commodity Regulations to protect the
interests of the consumers.
Ÿ Retail Entertainment Zone (REZ)
The City Development Plans shall reserve land for retail development. The pre-requisite
in Municipal Council will be minimum 12-meter road width & in Municipal Corporations it
will be minimum 15-meter road width.
Simplification of Development Control Regulation:
>> Higher Ground Coverage: upto 70%.
>> Recreation Ground area will be allowed.
>> Floor-to-Floor Heights: raised to 5.5 meter
>> Parking norms: additional parking allowed without FSI implication
· Building height: The restriction (30 meters) on building heights, considering
other applicable
norms like fire safety, etc., will be relaxed.
>> Up to 50% of additional Floor Space Index (FSI) for development of retail and
shopping
center will be admissible over the base FSI on separate land only subject to
payment of full
applicable premium as per the prevailing ready reckoner rates.
Ÿ Exemption from Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) regulations:
>> Retailers don't have to pay any cess to APMC.
>> Farmers can sell their produce directly to retailers.
Ÿ Exercising the power conferred under the Section 22 of The Maharashtra Mathadi,
Hamal And Other Manual Workers (Regulation Of Employment And Welfare) Act,
1969 State Government shall exempt retail enterprise from the provision of this act
provided that:
>> The said classes of the establishments employ the workers on their rolls as
permanent
employees. These workers are protected and enjoy better benefits than envisaged
in the
Mathadi Act.
>> The said classes of the establishments engage contract workers as permanent
employees who
are getting all the benefits under various sections of the labour law and enjoy
better benefits
than envisaged in the Mathadi Act.
(Act: https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/ELECTRONIC/17861/110575/F-
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Ÿ The retail trade set-ups having power requirements above 1 MW will be allowed open
access.
Ÿ The policy is valid for five years.
Ÿ As long as the sky sign is fixed in and out of the self-owned, leased or mortgaged
premise of the retail store, by the trader advertising his own business it shall not
attract the requirement of permission of the Commissioner or Chief Officer or
Competent Authority and payment of fees. This will not be applicable if a trader is
advertising for someone else's business.
Directorate of Industries
Dr.Harshadeep Kamble, I.A.S.
Cama Road,
Opp. Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400032
Phone: (022) 22028100
Fax: (022) 22026826
Sources:
Ÿ MAITRI
https://maitri.mahaonline.gov.in/PDF/Retail_Policy_2016.pdf
Ÿ Livemint
https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/EhS4PTAs0r8nodgOBwIsTI/Rethinking-open-
access-in-electricity.html
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/maharashtra-gives-in-
principal-nod-to-retail-trade-policy/articleshow/50651497.cms?from=mdr
Ÿ The Hindu Business Line
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/all-you-wanted-to-know-
about-essential-commodities-act/article21689980.ece1
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/maharashtra-
government-again-takes-steps-to-amend-apmc-act/article26029899.ece)

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Aerospace & Defence Policy
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Overview of the Indian Defence Sector:
India's current requirements on defence are imported. The opening of the defence sector
for private sector participation will help foreign original equipment manufacturers to enter
into partnerships with Indian companies and leverage the domestic markets as well as
aim at global markets. Besides helping in building domestic capabilities, this will also
bolster exports in the long term for Indian companies. Government also allows 100% FDI
in defence sector. Up to 49% under automatic route; FDI above 49%, through
Government route where it is likely to result in access to modern technology. The
defence industry is subject to industrial licenses under the Industries (Development and
Regulation) Act, 1951 and manufacturing of small arms ammunition under Arms Act,
1959.
Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production is the Administrative Ministry for
grant of extension of Industrial license under the I(D&R) Act, 1951 to the private sector.
The Company may send their IL extension application to Contract Purchase Ofﬁcer,
Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, D(DIP) Section, Sena Bhawan,
New Delhi.
Ahead of the Magnetic Maharashtra Summit in 2018, Maharashtra government
announced a number of new policies to make Maharashtra a desirable location for
investment. Aerospace and defence was one such policy. It will be valid for ﬁve years.
Policy Provisions of the Government of Maharashtra
Ÿ The state government wants to develop Nagpur MRO (Maintenance, Repair and
Operations) as a global hub for airlines by providing 100% reimbursement on SGST
on service parts and 50% VAT on ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel). TATA tech has started
setting up a unit in Nagpur along with Vidharbha Defence Industries Association.
Ÿ Incentives will be as per Package Scheme of Incentives (TBA).
Ÿ Test range up to ceiling of 20% of total project cost or Rs. 100 Cr. (whichever is lower)
will be considered part of the FCI.
Ÿ Incentive period will be allowed to commence when product is accepted by Ministry of
Defence.
Ÿ Technical knowhow part of admissible FCI upto 20% of the ceiling or Rs. 100 cr.
whichever is lower.
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Ÿ Concessions on Anchor Units
Anchor Units have to fulfill following conditions to qualify:
>> It should qualify as a mega or an ultra-mega project.
>> It should have confirmed order book of USD 100 millions as of date of application.
Anchor units will be offered land at 75% of the prevailing land rates in the MIDC area
in the A and B taluka. The similar offer will be made to other talukas at 50% with the
ceiling of 100 acres.
If any mega or ultra-mega unit obtains business completion certificate and commences
commercial production in the admissible development period, then it is eligible for
following concessions:
S. No.
Building Completion
Certificate
Concession
1. 50% to 75%
100% waiver from payment of
service charges and fire cess
+ 20% concession in water
charges.
2. 75% to 100%
charges.
3. 100%
charges.
(Source:di.maharashtra.gov.in/_layouts/15/doistaticsite/english/pdf/AerospaceandDefenc
e.pdf)
Ÿ MIDC will offer equity in form of land and financial assistance of 15% of project cost
upto 15 crores (Minimum investment of 100 crores required).
Ÿ Equity fund of Rs. 1000 cr. will be created for MSMEs.
Ÿ 200 acres of land will be earmarked for aerospace and defence parks and townships.
Ÿ Marketing Assistance:
>> Assistance to MSMEs for participation in international fairs 50% of rent upto Rs.
3,00,000;
>> Assistance to industry association upto Rs. 10,00,000;
>> Viability gap support of Rs 10,00,000 for national and Rs 25,00,000 for
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The corpus of Rs 1,000 crore would be managed by a professional fund manager and
used to provide working capital for the MSMEs in this sector.
Major Defense Hubs in Maharashtra:
Ÿ Arms and Component Manufacturing: Pune has numerous defense institute such as
DRDO Research Labs, Ordinance factories and industries like Mahindra , Tata motors
, Bharat Forge amongst others.
Ÿ Naval Defense: Being closer to ports , Mumbai and Pune have established ship
building manufacturers such as Mazgaon dock Ltd., L&T , NorthStar Shipbuilding
amongst others.
Ÿ Key Players: Selex Galileo, Ashok Leyland, Mahindra, Wipro, Kirloskar, Larsen &
Tubro, TATA Power, etc.
All applications for grant of license for manufacture of Small Arms (caliber upto 12.7 mm)
are to be made directly to Ministry of Home Affairs in Form A-6 along with security
clearances proforma manually to Under Secretary (Arms Section), Ministry of Home
Affairs, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, IInd floor, Near India Gate, New Delhi.
All applications for grant of license for manufacture of arms and ammunitions (caliber
above 12.7 mm) configured for defence purposes viz. tanks and other armored fighting
vehicles, defence aircrafts, spacecrafts, warships of all kinds, arms and ammunition and
allied items of defence equipment other than small arms as indicated in the schedule to
the MHA Notification dated 19.05.2017, are to be made to DIPP in Form A-6 at Industrial
License Section, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Udyog Bhawan, New
Delhi. All other applications for the rest of the items which are not mentioned in the MHA
Notification dated 19.05.2017 but are mentioned in Press Note No. 3 of 2014 Series are
to be made online on ebiz portal provided at DIPP's website (www.dipp.nic.in).
Ÿ Investor Information:
https://defenceinvestorcell.gov.in/
Department of Defense Production,
Ministry of Defense
Contact No: +91-11-23019902
Ÿ To track approvals, addresses, investor queries and grievances:
Superintending Industries Officer,
Directorate of Industries (In Charge of Single Window System)
022 – 2262236
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Sources:
Ÿ Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
midcindia.org
Ÿ Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2018
https://www.midcindia.org/documents/20181/26611/Defence.pdf/e3e13052-0201-
4eb3-9bb1-67cbecdfafea
Ÿ FAQ's regarding foreign investment:
https://m.rbi.org.in/Scripts/FAQView.aspx?Id=26#Q1)
Ÿ Livemint
www.livemint.com/Politics/fEux0qgXnOgi7kOMsJepkK/Maharashtra-unveils-defence-
and-aerospace-policy-to-attract.html
Ÿ Invest India
https://www.investindia.gov.in/frequently-asked-questions?category=7#tabs-70
Ÿ Make in India
http://www.makeinindia.com/sector/defence-manufacturing
Ÿ The Deccan Chronicle
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/companies/230718/tata-tech-vdia-to-set-
up-aerospace-and-defence-centre-in-nagpur.html

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ESDM policy
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Overview of Electronics Sector:
Due to revolution in telecom, IT and consumer electronics, India's electronics market has
been projected to grow at CAGR of 24% from 2014 to 2020. Eight electronic
manufacturing clusters have been notified in the state by the Government of India.
Within Pune, Talegoan and Khed are two well established ESDM Hubs. Excellent
connectivity of these locations to the two of India's largest ports – JNPT and MBPT,
connectivity, industrial infrastructure, strong presence of education institutes makes
these places attractive destination for ESDM (Electronic System Design Manufacturing)
sector. Dedicated clusters, policy support, strategic location, strong domestic market,
educational infrastructure, skilled labour and supplier/ vendor base are key growth
drivers of ESDM sector in Maharashtra. The electronics policy of Government of
Maharashtra will be valid for five years.
Key Players in the ESDM Sector: Blue Star, TCS, Kirloskar, Bharat Electronics, QLogic,
Schindler, Voltas, Nipro, LG, Philips, Godrej, etc.
Policy Provisions of the Government of Maharashtra
The Industrial units which are approved under the “Modified Special Incentive Package
Scheme” (M-SIPS) of Department of Electronics & Information Technology, Government
of India, will be eligible for incentives under this scheme. The scheme is available for
both new projects and expansion projects. The scheme provides capital subsidy of 20%
in SEZ (25% in non-SEZ) for units engaged in electronics manufacturing. It also provides
for reimbursements of CVD (Countervailing Duty)/ excise for capital equipment for the
non-SEZ units. The scheme is available for both new projects and expansion projects.
The scheme provides capital subsidy of 20% in SEZ (25% in non-SEZ) for units
engaged in electronics manufacturing. It also provides for reimbursements of CVD/
excise for capital equipment for the non-SEZ units. This scheme was valid till 2018. The
Industrial units which are not covered under the (M-SIPS) Scheme of Government of
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Fiscal incentives shall be extended to eligible ESDM units under the umbrella of
Package Scheme of Incentives (PSI). According to the Industrial Policy 2019, MSMEs
get 30% to 100% (of FCI) for a period of 7 to 10 years. The incentives, if any, offered by
Government of India or any of its agencies or local bodies shall be over and above the
incentives offered under this policy.
Ÿ Industrial Promotion Subsidy: SGST paid on the ﬁrst sale made within Maharashtra
(2019).
Ÿ Interest Subsidy: The quantum of interest subsidy will be calculated at effective rate of
interest, after deducting the interest subsidy receivable under any Govt. of India
scheme or 5% per annum, whichever is less, provided that minimum 7% effective
interest per annum is borne by the industrial unit.
Note:
Ÿ For the purpose of this assistance, bank's prime lending rate or the rate of interest
actually charged, minus penal interest if any, whichever is less, will be taken as the
effective interest rate.
Ÿ If any unit in 'A' & 'B' category area maintains permanent employees more than 1000
and in other category area maintains permanent employees more than 500, then for
such units 50% more interest subsidy than their eligible interest subsidy will be
offered.
Ÿ Power Tariff Subsidy: Eligible new ESDM units will be eligible for power tariff subsidy
to the
tune of Rs. 1/- per unit for a period of 3 years in category A and B areas and 5 years
in other
parts of state.
Ÿ Exemption from Electricity Duty: Eligible new ESDM units will be exempted from
paying
Electricity Duty for 15 years.
Ÿ Waiver of Stamp Duty: Eligible ESDM units will be exempted from payment of stamp
duty
during the investment period, for acquiring land and for term loan purposes. Subject to
condition that, units shall be required to submit NOC from competent Authority of
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Incentives for MSMEs:
Ÿ 25% one time subsidy on capital equipment for technology upgradation, limited to Rs.
25 lakh.
Ÿ 25% one time subsidy on capital equipment for cleaner production measures, limited
to Rs. 5 lakh.
Ÿ 75% subsidy on the expenses incurred on patent registration limited to Rs.10 lakh for
national patents and Rs. 25 lakh for the international patents.
Ÿ Assistance for a maximum of three industry standard quality certifications, at a rate of
50% of cost of quality certification within the overall ceiling of Rs. 6 lakh in 5 years.
The amount of assistance will include:
I) Fees charged by certification agency.
ii) Consulting fees and training charges.
iii) Cost of testing equipment as suggested by BIS.
iv) Calibration charges of equipment
Ÿ 75% of the cost of carrying out credit rating by Small Industries Development Bank of
India/Government accredited Credit Rating agency, limited to Rs. 50,000.
Disbursement: The amount of incentives under “Basket of Incentives” to be disbursed
to MSMEs and LEs every year will be limited to 1/10 of the total Basket of incentives
sanctioned, with the provision of carrying forward the differential between the actual
sanctioned amount for a given year and the yearly disbursement limit.
For example, if the unit is eligible for the total quantum of Rs.1000 and the E.C. period is
10 years, then actual incentives disbursed to such unit, shall not exceed Rs.100
(1000/10) in a given year even though the amount of total incentives sanctioned for that
year is more than Rs. 100. The difference (yearly sanctioned amount minus yearly
disbursement limit) can be carried forward for the Subsequent years of E. C. period,
such that the actual disbursement of incentives is not more than Rs.100 in any year.
For Mega Projects/Ultra Mega Projects, if the E.C. period is more than 10 years, the yearly limit
for disbursement shall be equal to the total quantum of incentives divided by the number of
years as per eligibility period, with the provision of carrying forward the differential between the
actual sanctioned amount for a given year and the yearly disbursement limit.
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EMC scheme by GOI: Greenfield EMCs are given assistance as grant-in-aid equal to 50% of
project cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 50.00 Cr. for every 100 acres of land. Minimum industry
contribution is 25% of the project cost. In such Greenfield EMCs approved by GoI, for every 100
acres of land, 15% of the project cost (by way of grant or by way of land) limited to Rs. 15
crores will be contributed by MIDC in MIDC areas and by State Government outside MIDC
areas.
Brownfield EMCs are given assistance equal to 75% of the project cost subject to a ceiling of
Rs. 50 crores by GoI. Minimum industry contribution is 15% of project cost. In such GoI
approved Brownfield EMCs, 10% of project cost limited to Rs.10 crores will be contributed by
MIDC in MIDC areas and by State Government outside MIDC areas.
The units shall be exempted from payment of Property Tax for a period of 10 years.
Note:
Ÿ Greenfield EMC is an undeveloped/underdeveloped geographical area, preferably
contiguous where the focus is on development of basic infrastructure, amenities and
other common facilities for the ESDM units. Common Facility Centre(CFC) in
Greenfield in Shendra Industrial Area, Aurangabad.
Ÿ Brownfield EMC is a geographical area where a significant number of existing ESDM
Units are located and the focus is on upgrading infrastructure and providing common
facilities for the EDM units. Common Facility Centre(CFC) in Brownfield EMC: MCCIA
Electronic Cluster Foundation, Pimpri Industrial Area, Pune.
Simplifications in Legislation
Relaxations under the Shops and Establishment Act with regard to working hours, work
shifts and employment of women, with her consent to work in shifts. Provided safety of
women employee will be responsibility of concerned management. Units are also
exempted from maintaining physical records for attendance and salary. ESDM Industry
will be declared as essential service under 'Maharashtra Essential Services and
Maintenance Act'.
Option for self-certification and filing of consolidated annual returns under 13 Acts
administered by the Labour Department.
(Self-certification:
https://mahakamgar.maharashtra.gov.in/writereaddata/Portal/Magazine/Document/1_63
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Ÿ Dr. Harshadeep Kamble, I.A.S.
Government of Maharashtra Address:
Directorate of Industries,
New Administrative Building,
2nd Floor, Madame Cama Road,
Opp. Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400032
Phone: (022) 22028100
Fax: (022) 22026826
Ÿ Regional ofﬁce in pune:
Mr. V. L. Rajale
Address: Ofﬁce of the Joint Director of Industries, (Pune Region)
Agriculture College Compound, Shivaji Nagar,
Pune-411005
Phone: (020) 25537729 / (020) 25537369
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT/ITeS Policy 2015
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Overview:
The state government has announced the policy with incentives such as additional ﬂoor
space index, exemption for IT/ITeS companies from paying stamp duty, power to such
units at industrial rather than commercial rates, along with additional subsidies on
electricity tariffs and concessions on works contract tax and value added tax. IT is a
prominent sector in Maharashtra. It accounts for almost 30 percent of software exports in
the country. The Government of Maharashtra has recognized IT industry as an important
thrust area in the state and its primary objective will always be to provide a familiar and
friendly environment.
Policy Initiatives by the Government of Maharashtra:
Ÿ Incentives & Provisions for IT Parks/ IT SEZs / AVGC Parks
This policy will continue with following incentives & provisions.
Additional FSI and space utilization of IT Parks:
>> Upto 100% additional FSI shall be made available with or without premium as
follows:
Premium % of ready reckoner rate Area
10%
for all areas in the State other than areas in
Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Greater Mumbai,
Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivali,
MiraBhayandar, Ulhasnagar municipal
corporations and Ambernath municipal
council and in No Industry Districts and
Naxalism affected areas of the State
30%
Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Greater Mumbai,
Thane, Navi Mumbai, KalyanDombivali, Mira-
Bhayandar, Ulhasnagar municipal
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>> Above 100 % and upto 200% additional FSI with access road of minimum 15
metres width, shall
be made available with or without premium as follows:
10%
for all areas in the State other than areas in Pune, Pimpri-
Chinchwad, Greater Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-
Dombivali, MiraBhayandar, Ulhasnagar municipal corporations and
Ambernath municipal council and in No Industry Districts and
Naxalism affected areas of the State
30%
Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Greater Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai,
KalyanDombivali, Mira-Bhayandar, Ulhasnagar municipal
corporations and Ambernath municipal council areas.
>> Maximum 20% Built up area (excluding parking area) will be permitted for support
services.
i) Electricity Tariff: Power consumed will be charged at industrial rate for the common
facilities in
the IT Park (Rs.8.03/ unit).
ii) Incentives for Development of Infrastructure - Creation of Critical Infrastructure
Fund for IT/ITES
Industries
iii) Penalty for use of built-up space for non-IT use in the IT Park: the payment will be
made to the
concerned planning authority and government in the ratio of 3:1.
Ÿ Fiscal Incentives for IT / ITES Units
>> Stamp Duty exemption: IT / ITES units, including IT Hardware and Telecom
Hardware
manufacturing units will be entitled to Stamp Duty exemption between 75 to 100%.
>> Electricity Duty: New IT / ITES units registered with the Directorate of Industries
will be exempt
from payment of Electricity Duty from the date of commencement of production /
activity for a
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>> Power Tariff Subsidy: New IT/ITES units located in areas other than A and B
areas will be eligible to get power tariff subsidy for 3 years @ Rs. 1/- per the
units in IT SEZs and IT parks in SEZs in these areas shall also be entitled for
this subsidy.
>> Property Tax: Property tax shall be levied at residential rates.
>> Entry Tax: Registered IT / ITES units shall be exempt from octroi / Local Body
Tax (LBT) / entry tax / escort tax or other cess or any tax levied in lieu of these
for the import of capital goods and raw material for self consumption by the unit.
>> Works Contract Tax: Works contract tax on annual maintenance agreements of
IT / ITES units shall generally be charged at the minimum rates.
>> Continuous Industry Status will be granted.
Promotion of Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC):
AVGC is essentially an ITES activity and shall be eligible for the benefits admissible to
ITES:
Ÿ Establishment of Private AVGC Park in Maharashtra: All the incentives admissible to
the private IT parks shall be admissible to these private AVGC Parks
Ÿ Establishment of AVGC Centers
Ÿ Centre of Excellence: Centre of AVGC excellence would be set up on public private
partnership (PPP) mode in Mumbai/Pune for which Govt. will provide financial
assistance towards capital expenditure and purchase of equipment.
Ÿ Venture Capital Fund: A venture capital fund for AVGC sector would be set up with a
fund of Rs. 50 crores.
Ÿ Fiscal incentives & concessions for AVGC units: AVGC units will have following
concessions
>> Refund of certification charges: to the extent of 50% expenses subject to
maximum of Rs. 2 lacs per unit.
>> Capital Subsidy: Investment promotion subsidy as per industrial policy of the State.
Anchor unit subsidy equal to 25% of the fixed capital investment for an AVGC unit
with a minimum investment of Rs 50 crores & creating a minimum employment for
100 people. The fixed capital investment shall include investment in land, building,
machinery, equipments, electrification, pre-operative expenses capitalized
>> Exemption from Payment of Entertainment Tax in the State for animation films.
>> Capital Subsidy for production of animation films: The animation films produced in
the State will be given a capital subsidy equal to 50 % of the cost of production of
the film subject to a ceiling of Rs. 30 lakhs for creative art films, educational,
scientific, mythological and children's films.

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>> Non – Fiscal Support: · State Government will encourage Joint Ventures
between Indian & Foreign entities. Support will be provided for international
events related to AVGC in Maharashtra. Intellectual Property (IP) will be
rotected through legal framework.
Promotion of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) in Rural and Semi-urban
Areas:
The subsidy would be provided only for business processing units that are located in
rural / semi
urban areas (village panchayat, A, B and C class municipalities) and its details are as
follows.
Ÿ Capital Subsidy: Capital subsidy of 20% would be provided on capital investments
such as cost of hardware, equipment etc., subject to a maximum of Rs. 25 lakhs to
any Rural BPO unit that has been directly employing a minimum of 50 trained seats in
the unit.
Ÿ Training Subsidy: Training subsidy would be shared by the company and the
Government. An amount of Rs. 1500/- per month per person for three months would
be provided as training subsidy by the Government (as the normal period of skill
building training for BPO is three months) unit after one year i.e. three months training
+ nine months of continuous employment.
Ÿ Exemption from Payments of Security Deposit / Earnest Money Deposit: The
Government shall provide exemption from payment of SD/ EMD as available now to
the SME Sector.
Promotion of Data Centers:
Government of Maharashtra is keen to promote Data Centres with special focus on
Mumbai. Data Centres with minimum 10,000 sq ft white / raised space and 750 KVA
power, within 2 yrs of operation, and designed for Tier 2 and above level certiﬁcation by
an independent agency would be considered under this policy. The Data Centres will be
covered under Essential Services and Maintenance Act (ESMA) as an essential service
considering the nature and importance of operations involved which cannot be
interrupted.
Promotion of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and IT Incubation Facility:
Ÿ New IT Parks will be required to allocate at least 2% of the built-up area for providing
incubation facilities for new units
Ÿ Recruitment assistance of Rs. 2.5 lakh for 50 employing local students in Business
Incubation Laboratory/R&D Centre/ IT/ITES operation within 2 years.

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Ÿ A registered IT/ITES MSME unit will be eligible for reimbursement of 50% exhibition
participation fee (space cost/rent) for exhibitions approved or organized by
NASSCOM & ITPO subject to a ceiling of Rs. 3 lakhs per unit and limited to two such
events during the lifetime of the unit/company.
Ÿ 50 % of the cost of filing patents will be reimbursed to micro, small and medium IT
units, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs during the lifetime of the unit/company.
Promotion of Green IT:
Ÿ Awards will be instituted for demonstrated, efficient natural resource management by
IT units.
Ÿ The development of comprehensive e-waste collection and recycling systems and
their use by the State as well as private agencies for the disposal of IT products, will
be promoted.
Promotion of brand Maharashtra:
Ÿ 50% of the expenditure incurred for certification of CMM Level 2 upwards, IS0 27001
for security & COPC and eSCM certification, limited to a maximum of Rs. 5 lakh, will
be reimbursed to micro and small scale IT units under Package Scheme of Incentives.
Ÿ 50% of the expenditure incurred for the promotion of AVGC international and national
- markets, conferences & events in the fiscal year will be reimbursed to the AVGC
companies registered in Maharashtra on registration fee and travel costs limited to
Rs. 3 lakhs per annum and a maximum of Rs. 10 lakhs.
Ÿ The State's Information Technology Day will continue to be celebrated on 20th August
of every year, when awards will be presented to IT / ITES units for outstanding
contribution and performance.
Initiatives related to Laws of Ease for Doing Business:
Ÿ IT / ITES Units will benefit from:
>> Relaxation under the Shops and Establishment Act (The Act is designed to
regulate payment of wages, hours of work, leave, holidays, terms of service and
other work conditions of people employed in shop and commercial establishments)
with regard to working hours, work shifts and employment of women.
>> Exemption from maintaining physical records for attendance and salary.
>> Option for self-certification and filing of consolidated annual returns under 13 Acts
administered by the Labour Department.

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Ÿ Provision for IT / ITES units to maintain employee-related records required under
various labour laws in electronic form, and acceptance of returns in electronic form
will be made in line with the progress of computerization in the Labour Department.
Ÿ IT/ITES units not discharging process efﬂuent and employing less than 100
employees will be exempt from obtaining consent from MPCB. Such unit will be
required to submit annual statement to MPCB on disposal of wastes including
electronic wastes, used batteries, and used oil. These units will also have to be
connected to local sewage network.
Ÿ Relaxations under the Contract Labour Act which have been approved for units in
SEZs will be considered for all IT / ITES units outside also.
Ÿ IT/ITES units (other than IT hardware and Telecom hardware manufacturing units) will
be treated as continuous process units for the purposes of power supply.
Ÿ The Development Control Regulation (DCR) including of MIDC and other guidelines
for establishment of IT parks including in MIDC area shall be in consonance with the
IT / ITES policy.
Changes from the Government of Maharashtra's IT Policy of 2009:
In case of IT and ITeS Policy, comprehensive document was released comprising of
separate provisions on AVGC that gets capital subsidy of 25% and rural BPO's that get
20% subsidy. Major changes other than that were:
Ÿ Increase in FSI upto 200% from 100% with or without premium.
Ÿ Continuous industry status given to service the clients around the globe.
For further information:
https://di.maharashtra.gov.in/_layouts/15/DOIStaticSite/English/investors_guide_itpolicy.
html
For questions regarding GST:
http://www.gstcouncil.gov.in/sites/default/ﬁles/faq/sectoral-faq-it-ites.pdf

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Ÿ Directorate of Information Technology,
Government of Maharashtra, 7th Floor, Mantralaya,
Mumbai 400032
Phone: 022-22044586
Dr.Harshadeep Kamble ,I.A.S.
Cama Road,
Phone: (022) 22028100
Fax: (022) 2202682
Sources:
Ÿ MIDC
https://www.midcindia.org/documents/20181/28829/MAHARASHTRA+IT+%26+ITES+
POLICY-2015.pdf/580cc1b5-4578-4ccd-b9c7-3a5f925a2ee0
//economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/48706136.cms?from=mdr&utm_source=
contentoﬁnterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
Ÿ Directorate of Industries Ofﬁcial Website
https://di.maharashtra.gov.in/_layouts/15/DOIStaticSite/English/downloads.html
Ÿ Doing Business in Maharashtra
http://www.doingbusinessinmaharashtra.org/ITES.aspxnd%20Jewellery,%20Micro-
Electronics%20and%20Engineering%20Units%20-%202018%20.pdf

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Textile Policy
®
Policy Provisions of the Government of Maharashtra and the Government of India:
Ÿ Co-operative Spinning Mills:
The scheme of government equity for co-operative spinning mills will be implemented
only in the cotton growing districts of the State. The cotton growing tehsils have been
identified in Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani, Hingoli, Nanded, Beed, Buldhana,
Amravati, Nagpur, Akola, Yavatmal, Wardha, Chandrapur, Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar,
Jalgaonand Ahmednagardistricts of the state. The ratio of self-equity of co-operative
spinning mills, government equity and loan from financial institutions will be 10:30:60
instead of 5:40: 50.
One Time Exit Policy:
Co-operative spinning mills and co-operative powerloom societies will be allowed to
be privatized provided they are ready to return the government equity, loan and
interest thereupon. If there is any change in the industrial use of the land then an
amount will have to be paid to the government as per the prevailing rules.
Ÿ Powerlooms:
Powerloom schemes of Central Government:
>>PowerTex India (Comprehensive Scheme for Powerloom Sector Development)
Validity: 1 st April, 2017 and would be for a duration up to 31 March, 2020.
Eligibility: Powerloom units having upto 8 Looms.
Overview of Textile Sector:
The State has an excellent infrastructure to play a key role in the growth of the textiles
industry. It accounts for about 25 per cent of the country's cotton production. The State
contributes 10.4 per cent to the country's textile and apparels output. Also, the State
accounts for 11.1 per cent of the country's employment in the sector. As on September,
2017 there are 188 spinning & 36 composite textile mills in the State with installed
capacity of 48.39 lakh spindles and 43,863 rotors. It produces nearly 293 million kg of
cotton yarn which is nearly eight per cent of India's total production. During 2017, upto
September, 155 million kg of cotton yarn has been produced.
For further reading:
https://mahades.maharashtra.gov.in/files/publication/ESM_17_18_eng.pdf.

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>> Pradhan Mantri Credit Scheme for Power loom Weavers
Eligibility: Existing individual power loom units (or) New individual / group
enterprises involved in weaving activity.
PMMY: Margin Money Subsidy @ 20% of project cost with a ceiling of Rs 1
lakh. Interest subvention @ 6% per year both for working capital and term loan
upto Rs 10 lakh for maximum period of 5 years.
>> Solar Energy Schemes for Power looms Eligibility:
– Power loom units having upto 8 Looms.
– Power loom permit / Acknowledgment issued by the concerned Regional
Ofﬁce of the
Textile Commissioner.
– Units should have shade free roof top/ area.
Subsidy Chart:

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>> Modiﬁed Comprehensive Powerloom Cluster Development Scheme
(MCPCDS)
Financial Assistance:
– Matching investment in the ratio of Government (60) : Private (40).
– Government of India provides subsidy of 60% of the project cost with
maximum ceiling upto Rs 50 crore.
For further reading: http://texmin.nic.in/schemes
Policy Provisions of State Government for Powerlooms:
Subsidy for modernization
Sr. No. Type of modernization Subsidy rate per loom
General
Category (35%)
Scheduled Casts
(20%)
Scheduled Tribes
(8%)
1
Conversion of Simple
Power loom to Semi
Automatic shuttle loom
Rs. 10,000/- Rs. 6,800/- Rs. 2,400/-
2
Conversion of Semi
Automatic shuttle loom
to Shuttle less rapier
loom
Rs. 17,500/- Rs. 10,000/- Rs. 4,000/-
3
Conversion of Simple
Power loom to Shuttle
less rapier loom
Rs. 28,000/- Rs. 16,000/- Rs. 6,400/-
(Source: Textile Policy 2018)
Ÿ Capital Subsidy in lieu of Interest Subsidy

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Type of Textile
Processing
(Yarns,
Fabriic,
Printing)
Technical
Textile
knitting,
Hosiery &
Garmenting
Composite
Unit **
Spinning,
Ginning,
Pressing
Conversion of
old Plain Power
looms to
Shuttleless
Rapier looms or
looms based on
latest
technology
(Modernization
of Powerlooms)
New
Powerlooms
based on
latest
techonlogy
(Other than
plain
powerloom),
Weaving,
Preparatory,
Warping,
Sizing,Conni
ng, Twisting,
Doubling,
TFO & Other
Textile units
excluding
those
mentioned at
Col.2 to 5
1 2 3 4 5 6
% of
eligible
amount
% of eligible
amount
% of eligible
amount
% of eligible
amount
% of eligible
amount
Subsidy to
units in the
General
Category
40% 35% 25% 25% 25%
Subsidy to
units in the
SC/ST/Minority
Catagory
45% 40% 30% 30% 30%
Additional
Subsidy for
production of
Yarn, Fabric &
other Products
from Non-
Conventional
Yarn
10% 10% 10% - -

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5% additional capital subsidy for projects with investment of Rs. 500 crore and above. If
it is the first
project / pioneering project in that taluka then additional 5%, totaling to 10% capital
subsidy will be applicable.
Eligible Units:
>> Projects for which the long term loan has been approved for machinery under
the centrally sponsored TUFS scheme from the date of issuance of this
Government Resolution or the reafter till 31 March 2023.
>>Ginning and spinning projects for which the long term loan has been approved
till 31 March 2023 by banks / financial institutions and where the projects have
submitted Form-A on the State Government website.
Note:
New / Expansion / Diversification / Modernization self-financed textile projects will be
granted capital subsidy as per capital subsidy in lieu of Interest Subsidy Scheme.
Ÿ Textile Parks:
The scheme of providing Rs. 9 crore or 9% of project cost, whichever is lower, to the
projects by the State Government and those which are approved under Central
Government SITP scheme (Government Resolution dated 25 May 2012) will be
continued.
Ÿ Processing:
The Following additional subsidies will be applicable for textile projects in the Vidarbha,
Marathwada & North Maharashtra regions:

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Type of Textile
% of eligible
amount
% of eligible
amount
% of eligible
amount
% of eligible
amount
% of eligible
amount
Additional Capital
subsidy
20% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Additional subsidy
for units having
Forward/Backward
Integration
5% - 5% - 5%
Additional subsidy
for units set up in
a Taluka not
having any
existing spinning
mills
- - 5% - -
5% Additional
subsidy for new
composite unit set
up in a Taluka not
having any Co-
Operative or
Private spinning
mills
- 5% - - -
The existing State scheme of 25% of project cost or Rs. 37.5 crore whichever is lower
for projects approved under centrally sponsored IPDS scheme (Government Resolution
dated 10/02/2015) will be continued.
Ÿ Knitting, Hosiery and Garmenting:
Plug & play premises will be established by MIDC in each District / Taluka of
Vidarbha, Marathwada and North Maharashtra for setting up of knitting, hosiery and
garmenting units.
(Plug and play ofﬁces are equipped with modern facilities and technology and can
start functioning immediately after taking possession)
Ÿ Mega Projects:
New or expansion projects of the textile sector with investments of Rs. 100 crore or
generation of employment for at least 250 in any Taluka will be granted the status and
incentives of a mega project under the Industries Department's Packaged Scheme of
Incentives.

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Ÿ Subsidy for Green Initiatives:
Additional 10% capital subsidy will be given for vegetable dyeing as well as producing
and using non-conventional and organic yarn. Further, to promote non-conventional
power (solar and wind), only transmission charges will be applicable for those non-
conventional power plants.
Ÿ Subsidy for Green Initiatives:
>> A subsidy of Rs. 3 per unit will be given to co-operative spinning mills for a period
of 3 years.
Within this period of 3 years the units will set up non-conventional power projects
to fulﬁl their
power needs. The restriction of 1 MW is removed from the net metering scheme.
The subsidy of
Rs. 3 per unit will not be applicable to open access. The subsidy will be reviewed
every year
and will be reduced to keep the overall annual subsidy burden within Rs. 150 crore.
>> A subsidy of Rs. 2 per unit will be given to powerlooms using power above 200 HP
>> Subsidy given to powerloom units using less than 27 HP, 27 to 200 HP and more
than 200 HP,
will similarly be applicable to garment, knitting and hosiery units.
>> A subsidy of Rs 2 per unit will be given to spinning mills (except co-operative
spinning mills),
processing units and all other textile units which are using more than 107 HP
power.
Ÿ Handloom Development:
The loan and the interest thereon given to the Maharashtra State Handloom
Corporation will be converted to government equity to strengthen the Maharashtra
State Handloom Corporation.
Schemes in Correspondence with the Central Government:
Ÿ TUF Scheme:
Capital Investment Subsidy rates (Central Government)

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Sl. No. Segment Rate of Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS)
1 Garmenting, Technical Textiles
15 % Subject to an upper limit of Rs. 30
crores
2
Weaving for brand new Shuttle-less
Looms (including weaving preparatory
& knitting), Processing, Jute, Silk &
Handloom
10 % subject to an upper limits of 20 crores
3(a)
Composite unit/Multiple segments- If
the eligible capital investment in
respect of Garmenting & Technical
Textiles category is more than 50% of
the eligible project cost
15 % Subject to an upper limit of Rs. 30
crores
3(b)
Composite unit/Multiple segments- If
the eligible capital investment in
respect of Garmenting & Technical
Textiles category is less than 50% of
the eligible project cost
10 % subject to an upper limits of 20 crores
(Source:http://texmin.nic.in/sites/default/files/revised_atufs_guideline_02082018.pdf)
Ÿ Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks (SITP):
The primary objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance to a group of
entrepreneurs to establish state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities in a cluster for
setting up their textile units, conforming to international environmental and social
standards and thereby mobilize private investment in the textile sector and generate
fresh employment opportunities.
(For further information:
http://texmin.nic.in/sites/default/files/SITP%20guidelines%202020%282%29.pdf)
Ÿ Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS):
The scheme was introduced by the central government for strengthening power sub-
transmission and distribution in the urban areas.
(For further information: https://powermin.nic.in/en/content/integrated-power-
development-schemeipds)
The policy is preceded by the Textile Policy 2011-17. The Textile Policy re-introduced in
2018 for a period of five years had the following changes from its previous counterpart:
Ÿ The ratio of self-equity of co-operative spinning mills, government equity and loan
from financial institutions will be 10:30:60 from 10:45:50 with an aim to provide timely
government equity to the co-operative spinning mills.
Ÿ Grants on modernization of powerlooms ranging from Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 6,400.
Change from percentage basis.
Ÿ Interest Subsidies range from 10 to 40% in the new policy and additional capital
subsidies lie between 5 to 20%. Earlier the scheme disbursed 7 to 10% depending on
the nature of textile industry.
Ÿ Disbursement of subsidies changed from 7 years to 3 years.

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Ÿ The ratio of self-equity of co-operative spinning mills, government equity and loan
from financial institutions will be 10:30:60 from 10:45:50 with an aim to provide timely
government equity to the co-operative spinning mills.
Ÿ Grants on modernization of powerlooms ranging from Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 6,400.
Change from percentage basis.
Ÿ Interest Subsidies range from 10 to 40% in the new policy and additional capital
subsidies lie between 5 to 20%. Earlier the scheme disbursed 7 to 10% depending on
the nature of textile industry.
Ÿ Disbursement of subsidies changed from 7 years to 3 years.
Ÿ The Officer-in-Charge:
Regional Office of the Textile Commissioner, Kendriya Sadan, Near RBI Bank, CBD
Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400614
Phone:022-27562629 Fax:022-27562629
Email: mumbai-rotxc@nic.in
Powerloom Service Centre:
The Officer-in-Charge, TXC - Powerloom Service Centre, Industrial Co-operative
Association Ltd., Kidwai Road, Dist. Nasik, Malegaon – 423203
Tel: 042554 – 230203
E-mail: malegaon-psc@nic.in
TXC - Powerloom Service Centre, 2nd floor, N.S.Building, Civil Lines, Nagpur -
440001
Tel: 09702026770
E-mail: pscnagpur2015@gmail.com
ATIRA-Powerloom Service Centre, Shree Vaishnav
Polytechnic M.O.G. Lines, Indore - 452009 The Officer-in-Charge, BTRA ,Powerloom
Service Centre, Somwar Peth, Adj. Post Office, Madhavnagar-416406 Dist - Sangli
Tel: 0233 – 2311490
For further information: https://mahatextile.maharashtra.gov.in/

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Ÿ Office of the Textile Commissioner:
Govt. of India, Ministry of Textiles 48, Vithaldas Thackersey Marg, Nishtha Bhavan,
Mumbai – 400020
Tel : 022 - 22001050 | Fax : 022 – 22004693
E-mail: pdc.otxc@gmail.com | www.txcindia.gov.in
Ÿ Contact Information for Co-operation, Marketing and Textiles Department
Government of Maharashtra:
Mr. B.B. Chavhan, Joint Secretary
Co-operation, Marketing and Textiles Department Government of Maharashtra,3rd
Floor,Room No-315 Annex,Mantralaya,Mumbai-400 032.
Tel:022-22025159, +91 9867571269
E-mail:baliram.chavhan@nic.in
Sources:
Ÿ Co-operation, Marketing and Textiles Department Government of Maharashtra Official
Website
https://mahatextile.maharashtra.gov.in/
Ÿ Maharashtra Government Official Website
https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Government%20Resolutions/Marathi/201
802171625204302.pdf
Ÿ Textile Excellence
https://www.textileexcellence.com/news/trade-policy/maharashtra-launches-new-
textile-policy-2018-23-to-accelerate-growth/ess/maharashtra-government-again-
takes-steps-to-amend-apmc-act/article26029899.ece)
The above information has been collated by Mrinalini Kacker who is an Economic Policy Research intern at
MCCIA. She has pursued M.A. Economics from Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce.
Disclaimer: All the information has been taken from the secondary sources. Details of these sources are already
mentioned.

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