§1Who it is for

  • Manufacturing MSEs/MSMEs in Gujarat

Useful if

Micro and small manufacturers renting sheds or taking collateral-free loans

Do not spend time on it if

Traders and service providers

§2Eligibility

  1. Service and trading activity not eligible for CGTMSE and rent assistance
  2. Power connection support only outside GIDC/approved industrial parks
  3. Rent: shed owner must have legal ownership; activity must consume power

§3Benefits

  • CGTMSE: 100% of annual guarantee/service fee for 5 years
  • Rent: 65% of rent (75% if 100% women-owned), max Rs 3 lakh per year, for 5 years
  • Power connection: 35% of LT/HT service line charges, max Rs 5 lakh
  • Energy/water audit: 75% up to Rs 50,000 each; equipment 25% up to Rs 20 lakh if saving at least 10%
  • SME exchange listing: 25% of expenses, max Rs 5 lakh
  • Electricity duty exemption as per Gujarat Electricity Duty Act 1958

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. Apply within 6 months of rent deed / payment / audit report / listing
  2. CGTMSE assistance paid once a year with interest subsidy

§5Documents

Tick each one as you get it ready.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply to GM-DIC (rent, power connection, energy/water, CGTMSE for micro/small) or MSME Commissioner (medium, SME listing)

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Rent support lets micro units start without buying a shed (GR 17)

Demerits

  • Rent cap Rs 3 lakh per year

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Sources

  1. GR No. IMD/WRT/e-file/9/2026/2630/CH dated 25/09/2026 — Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026, Scheme for assistance to MSMEs

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.