§1Who it is for
- A&D units, anchors and MSMEs in Tamil Nadu — corridor nodes Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur, Salem, Tiruchirappalli
Useful if
Engineering MSMEs already in Coimbatore/Hosur/Chennai clusters moving into A&D
Do not spend time on it if
Anyone needing confirmed incentive numbers before deciding — wait for the official text
§2Eligibility
The guideline does not list eligibility conditions. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.
§3Benefits
Secondary summary (unverified)
- capital subsidy 10% of fixed assets for MSME units up to Rs 10 crore investment; 5% for Rs 10–300 crore; paid over 5 years
- anchor subsidy 10% of fixed assets up to Rs 10 crore for first 10 A&D enterprises
- certification subsidy 50% up to Rs 25 lakh per company; 20% land cost concession in TIDCO/SIPCOT parks; 50% stamp duty reimbursement (100% in southern districts); 100% electricity tax exemption
- Press report on 2022 policy: 50% land subsidy at guideline value up to 50 acres, capped at Rs 2 crore, for private land in C-category districts
§4Norms — pattern of assistance
The guideline does not list the norms. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.
§5Documents
The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.
§6How to apply
- 1
Contact TIDCO (corridor) / Guidance Tamil Nadu; apply through the TN single window portal
§7Pros and cons
Merits
- Four of seven DTIS test facilities approved are in Tamil Nadu (incl. Tiruchirappalli mechanical & materials lab) — PIB Jul 2025
- Five nodes on existing engineering clusters (Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur, Salem, Tiruchirappalli) — TIDCO
Demerits
- Current policy validity unclear — reported valid only till March 2026
- Official incentive text not accessible online during this check; rates unverified
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¶Sources
- State Planning Commission TN — Tamil Nadu Aerospace & Defence Industrial Policy 2022 (listing)
- Deccan Herald — Tamil Nadu launches Aerospace & Defence Industrial Policy (2022)
- IndiaFilings — Tamil Nadu Aerospace & Defence Industrial Policy (secondary summary)
- Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor (TIDCO)
- TIDCO — Industrial corridors
- PIB, MoD — DTIS testing facility at Tiruchirappalli (28 Jul 2025, Release ID 2149370), mirrored by GlobalSecurity
Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.
