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Cumin (Jeera) Biscuit Making Unit · Karnataka

What it takes to start cumin (jeera) biscuit making unit in Karnataka: today’s cost, the central and state subsidy, where the work already happens and who can help.

cost in the report
₹24.3 lakh
priced in
2017+

Subsidy you could get here

What kind of unit?
You are
For PMEGP, OBC, minority, ex-servicemen and Divyang founders are also special category; state schemes name their own groups.
Where is the unit?

What you could get

PMEGP margin money (central)25% of project cost, kept in your loan account for 3 years. Your own share: ₹2.43 lakh.₹6.08 lakh
State capital subsidy — Karnataka30% of machines and building · Apply within 12 months of commercial production. Paid in two instalments, by seniority and subject to funds. Shortfall in 70% Kannadiga employment cuts the subsidy proportionately.These are Zone 1 rates (199 taluks - most of the state), on value of fixed assets. Listed service enterprises also qualify. Micro means machinery below ₹1 crore and small ₹1-10 crore under this policy.₹4.38 lakh
Up to, if every scheme applies₹10.46 lakh

These are separate schemes with their own rules. Many states do not pay their capital subsidy on the same cost that PMEGP already covers, and every subsidy is paid only after approval. Confirm the combination at your District Industries Centre.

Also in this state

  • Stamp duty: Zones 1 and 2: 100% stamp duty (reimbursed until the Stamp Act is amended) and registration at ₹1 per ₹1,000. Zone 3: nothing for general category, 75% for special category. Source ↗
  • Electricity duty: Electricity tax: 100% exempt for 7 years in Zone 1 (8 for special category) and 6 years in Zone 2 (7 for special); Zone 3 only special category, 4 years. Micro and small units in Zones 1-2 also get ₹1 per unit for 3 years. Exemption certificates are on hold until the Energy Department agrees. Source ↗
  • Land conversion fee reimbursement: 100% in Zones 1-2 after production starts; Zone 3: nil for general, 75% for special category. Source ↗
  • Quality and export-readiness certification: 50% of cost, up to ₹5 lakh per entity for each (rate from ICAI summary). Source ↗
  • SC/ST bank loan subsidy: 60% subsidy, up to ₹5 lakh, on loans up to ₹10 lakh (ICAI summary). Source ↗

How sure we are about this state: High · Policy: Karnataka Industrial Policy 2025-30 (with Operative Guidelines of 10.04.2026) ↗ · Source ↗

An estimate from published scheme rules, not an approval. Amounts are rounded.

Where this work already happens

No industry town for this business is recorded in this state yet.

Land and sheds

Land and sheds

Free government help in this state

61 offices: District Industries Centres, MSME offices and more

Karnataka

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