Goa Logistics & Warehousing Interest Subsidy — Up to ₹25L/Year

The Department of Industries, Government of Goa, runs this interest subsidy as one component of the Goa Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023. It is aimed at businesses that own and operate warehousing and logistics facilities in the state, and it exists because putting up that kind of infrastructure is capital-heavy work that is normally financed largely through debt.

Under this component, a qualifying borrower is reimbursed half of the interest due each year on the loan used to construct the project. By absorbing part of the cost of borrowing, the scheme is intended to make fresh investment in Goa's storage and freight-handling capacity more viable.

The payout ceiling is ₹25,00,000 per project per year. Standard projects draw the benefit for 3 consecutive years; units in Backward Talukas, or those promoted by Women, SC or ST entrepreneurs, draw it for 5 consecutive years.

Day-to-day administration and monitoring rests with the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC), which aims to dispose of a complete application within 90 days. There is no fixed last date to apply — the window stays open.

• 50% reimbursement of the interest paid each year on a qualifying project loan
• Capped at ₹25,00,000 per project per year
• Runs for 3 consecutive years; 5 years for Backward Talukas, Women and SC/ST entrepreneurs
• Open to non-mega logistics and warehousing units operating in Goa
• Minimum 40% Goan employment required; 60% or more earns the full benefit
• Administered by DITC with a 90-day sanction target; applications filed online via Goa Online

The scheme is limited to non-mega industries. An applicant must own a business unit that provides logistics and warehousing services within Goa, and that unit must have been in continuous operation for at least six months after the Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023 was notified.

• The legal entity must hold a Permanent Account Number (PAN) and file Income Tax Returns in its own name on a regular basis.
• The loan against which the subsidy is claimed must have been taken after the launch date of the Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023.
• The entity must have availed term loans and/or working capital loans for its business operations from a specified financial institution.
• The loan amount considered for the subsidy should cover land acquisition and construction-related expenses.
• A minimum of 40% local employment (Goan employees) is mandatory.
• The project must satisfy the minimum land area prescribed for its category — Logistics Park, Warehouse or Cold Chain Unit.
• The applicant must not have claimed similar benefits under any other State or Central Government scheme, and the loan must not already be covered by another specific government employment generation or interest rebate scheme.

Goa Logistics & Warehousing Interest Subsidy — Up to ₹25L/Year is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Goa Logistics & Warehousing Interest Subsidy — Up to ₹25L/Year accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

The benefit is a reimbursement of 50% of the annual interest payable on a loan raised for the construction of a logistics or warehousing project. The maximum payable is ₹25,00,000 per project per year.

• Standard projects: benefit is available for 3 consecutive years from the date the loan was taken.
• Projects in Backward Talukas, or owned by Women / SC / ST entrepreneurs: benefit is available for 5 consecutive years from the date the loan was taken.
• Qualifying lenders: nationalized banks, scheduled private banks, co-operative banks, Economic Development Corporation Limited (EDC Ltd.), and Non-Banking Financial Institutions recognised by the Reserve Bank of India.
• Loan end-use: project construction, including land acquisition and related expenses.
• Local employment link: an entity with 60% or more Goan employees receives 100% of the benefit; one with more than 40% but less than 60% Goan employees receives 80%.
• Regulatory support: DITC streamlines the application and sanctioning process, with a stated target of completing it within 90 days.

Goa Logistics & Warehousing Interest Subsidy — Up to ₹25L/Year is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Goa, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

The DITC screens every application it receives and may raise queries with the applicant where there are shortfalls. Once that initial verification is done, an official is designated to inspect the entity, checking its records, documents and civil works. The inspection report is uploaded within 48 hours.

After that, the application and the inspection report are forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer of the Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB) for due diligence and a recommendation.

On receiving the CEO's recommendation, the DITC prepares an appraisal note for the Incentive Review Committee (IRC). The IRC then meets to deliberate on the case, scrutinise the details and sanction the claim. Its decisions on sanctioning incentives and on determining eligible investment are final and binding.

Before you apply to Goa Logistics & Warehousing Interest Subsidy — Up to ₹25L/Year, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Goa Logistics & Warehousing Interest Subsidy — Up to ₹25L/Year is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹25L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.