Electricity Duty Exemption Scheme — Maharashtra LSI Relief — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Electricity Duty Exemption Scheme — Maharashtra LSI Relief — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does this scheme give a unit?
It grants an exemption from electricity duty rather than cash. A qualifying unit stops paying that duty for the sanctioned tenure. Because the saving tracks actual electricity consumption, the rupee value differs from unit to unit — which is why the scheme's amount is listed as variable.
How long does the exemption last?
There are two tracks. Special LSI units in Group C, D, D+ and below areas get relief for as long as their overall incentive period under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025 runs. In Group A and B, Export Oriented Units and units fully owned by women, SC/ST individuals or persons with disabilities get a fixed 7 years.
Which units can apply in Group C, D, D+ and below areas?
New and existing Special Large Scale Industries units situated in those areas are the ones targeted by this track of the scheme.
What must Export Oriented Units in Group A and B show?
They need export turnover of at least 50%, as certified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
What extra condition applies to women-, SC/ST- or PwD-owned units in Group A and B?
Besides full ownership by the relevant group, the unit must employ at least 50% of its workforce from that same group — women, SC, ST or PwD as applicable. Both conditions have to be met to claim the 7-year exemption.
Is there a deadline to apply?
No. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so a unit can apply once it becomes eligible or decides to claim the benefit.
Does the government take equity or a stake in my company?
No. This is a state subsidy in the form of a duty exemption, not an investment, so no equity or ownership stake is taken.
What documents are usually needed?
Broadly, proof of unit registration together with LSI or EOU status, ownership details for women-, SC/ST- or PwD-owned units, workforce composition records where the 50% employment condition applies, location proof, and DGFT certification for EOUs. The application and these papers are submitted for verification by the state authorities.
How do I apply for the exemption?
Through the MAITRI portal, the state's industrial facilitation platform, at https://maitri.maharashtra.gov.in/login. The application procedures are laid out in the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025.
Where can I read the full policy?
The Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025 document, accessible through the MAITRI portal, carries the detailed forms and submission requirements.
Is DPIIT recognition required for Electricity Duty Exemption Scheme — Maharashtra LSI Relief?
No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Electricity Duty Exemption Scheme — Maharashtra LSI Relief, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.
Who is eligible to apply for Electricity Duty Exemption Scheme — Maharashtra LSI Relief?
Electricity Duty Exemption Scheme — Maharashtra LSI Relief is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
Who offers Electricity Duty Exemption Scheme — Maharashtra LSI Relief?
Electricity Duty Exemption Scheme — Maharashtra LSI Relief is offered by Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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