Chhattisgarh SME Listing Reimbursement Scheme — 50% Back, Up to ₹10L — Frequently Asked Questions

The reimbursement is capped at ₹10 Lakhs per enterprise. That is the ceiling, not a flat payout — the actual amount is worked out from your listing expenditure.

Half of them. The scheme reimburses 50% of the actual expenses you incurred for listing on a recognised SME Stock Exchange, subject to the ₹10 Lakhs maximum.

Costs directly tied to the listing: fees paid to merchant bankers, charges for legal advisors and registrars, and the statutory payments involved in going public. The detailed list is set out in the policy guidelines.

No. The policy talks about enterprises rather than startups. While a startup can qualify as an enterprise, the qualifying factor here is a completed listing on an SME Stock Exchange, which usually means the business has already reached a reasonable level of maturity.

Yes. It is an incentive under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, so it is meant for enterprises operating within Chhattisgarh — it is not a pan-India programme.

No. The scheme works on reimbursement, which means the expense must already have been incurred. You complete the listing on a recognised SME Stock Exchange first, and only then file the claim with the nodal agency.

The scheme runs on a rolling basis — there is no fixed last date for submissions. You can file your claim once your listing is done, within the policy period.

No. This is a reimbursement-based subsidy, so the money comes to you without any equity, shares or ownership changing hands. It is a non-dilutive benefit.

You file the reimbursement claim with the nodal agency designated under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30. Applications are made through the state's online portal at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/, along with proof of listing, invoices for the claimed expenses and any other documents the guidelines require.

It opens the door to public capital markets for fundraising, raises your visibility and credibility with customers and investors, and creates an exit route for early backers. This scheme is designed to make that step more affordable for Chhattisgarh-based enterprises.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Chhattisgarh SME Listing Reimbursement Scheme — 50% Back, Up to ₹10L, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Chhattisgarh SME Listing Reimbursement Scheme — 50% Back, Up to ₹10L is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Chhattisgarh SME Listing Reimbursement Scheme — 50% Back, Up to ₹10L is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.