Enhanced Financial Support (Import Substitution) Maharashtra — 10% FCI Subsidy — Frequently Asked Questions

An eligible unit receives an additional incentive worth 10% of its Fixed Capital Investment in plant and machinery. The rupee value therefore differs from applicant to applicant — a unit that invests more in machinery claims more. The information available does not specify an upper limit on the incentive.

Neither. This is a subsidy, described as a non-repayable benefit, so there is no repayment obligation. It is also non-dilutive — you do not hand over shares or any ownership stake in your company in exchange for the support.

Eligible units located in Maharashtra that are actively promoting import substitution — that is, manufacturing domestically goods that were previously imported. The claim is built on investment in plant and machinery, and applicants must be able to demonstrate how their operations reduce reliance on imports.

No. The scheme runs on a rolling, always-open basis, so there is no single annual window to wait for. You can submit once your investment documentation and project report are ready.

Import substitution means producing locally the goods and services that were earlier brought in from abroad. In practice, you need to show clearly in your application how your manufacturing activity replaces imported items and reduces the country's dependence on foreign supply.

The policy information available does not list a DPIIT or MSME registration requirement. Eligibility is framed around being an eligible unit in Maharashtra that is promoting import substitution, with the incentive calculated on Fixed Capital Investment in plant and machinery. It is worth confirming current documentation requirements on the MAITRI portal before you file.

Typically an application form, a detailed project report, proof of company registration, your investment plans, invoices for the plant and machinery, financial statements, and documentation that clearly demonstrates your import-substitution activity — all as prescribed under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025.

Applications are submitted online through the MAITRI portal at https://maitri.maharashtra.gov.in/login. The process generally starts with an online submission, followed by physical verification of documents and possibly a site visit by government officials. Following all prescribed formats and timelines matters for a smooth approval.

The scheme does not publish a sector list. It is framed around manufacturing units that invest in plant and machinery while promoting import substitution, so the strength of your import-substitution case matters more than your industry label.

The incentive is calculated specifically on Fixed Capital Investment in plant and machinery. Investments in other areas, such as land or buildings, are not indicated as forming the base for this particular incentive.

Enhanced Financial Support (Import Substitution) Maharashtra — 10% FCI Subsidy is offered by Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, 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.