Electronics Hardware Technology Park Scheme

The Electronics Hardware Technology Park Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , Government of India. It was launched to promote export-oriented electronics manufacturing and to provide a supportive ecosystem for companies willing to set up dedicated hardware production units. The scheme allows 100% Export Oriented Units to manufacture electronic hardware using duty-free imports of capital goods, raw materials and components. The purpose of the scheme is to increase electronic hardware exports, attract investment and generate employment. For your enterprise as an MSME or electronics startup, the scheme helps reduce production cost through various duty exemptions and enables access to global markets.

Key Features
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required
Application Process for the Scheme

Key Features

Scheme enables 100% export-oriented electronics hardware manufacturing units: The scheme is designed to create specialised manufacturing parks exclusively for export-focused electronic hardware production. Units established under EHTP must primarily export their output, giving companies an internationally competitive environment.
Duty-free import of capital goods, raw materials, components and consumables: Units can import machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging and consumables without paying customs duty. This significantly lowers upfront costs and encourages advanced technology adoption.
Single-window clearance through the Inter-Ministerial Standing Committee (IMSC): All approvals related to setting up an EHTP unit are provided through a single-window system managed by MeitY’s IMSC. This reduces procedural delays and simplifies compliance for new enterprises.
Flexibility to sell a portion of output in the Domestic Tariff Area as per policy: While exports remain the core objective, the scheme permits sale of a limited percentage of production in the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) upon fulfilment of export obligations. This helps manage inventory and stabilise production cycles.
Permission to procure goods and services from domestic manufacturers tax-free: EHTP units can procure indigenous capital goods and raw materials without payment of central excise or GST as per prevailing exemption mechanisms, further reducing production cost.
EHTP units can be set up by individuals, firms, companies or foreign investors: The scheme is open to various types of promoters, encouraging domestic and foreign participation in India's electronics hardware sector.

Financial Assistance

Component	Assistance Provided	Detailed Explanation with Example
Duty-free imports	Exemption from customs duty on capital goods, raw materials and consumables	If your MSME imports machinery worth ₹1 crore, the entire customs duty is waived, reducing capital cost significantly.
Domestic procurement benefits	Exemption from excise/GST for eligible goods procured domestically	Example: If you source PCB components domestically worth ₹20 lakh, applicable tax exemptions reduce production cost.
DTA sales permission	Limited domestic sales allowed after export obligation	Example: If your export obligation is met, you can sell part of your production in India to stabilise cash flow.
Repatriation of profits	Full repatriation of export income and profits allowed	Profits earned through exports can be retained abroad or repatriated as per RBI norms.
Infrastructure support	Access to ready infrastructure in EHTP-designated zones	Example: You may set up your unit in an EHTP park that provides plug-and-play facilities, reducing setup time.

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply:

Any individual entrepreneur, partnership firm, LLP or company can apply.
Foreign Direct Investment is allowed as per automatic route norms.
The unit must primarily be export-oriented and located within an approved EHTP area.
Project must involve electronics hardware manufacturing or related activities.
Applicant must submit a valid project report, financial plan and export commitment.

Who cannot apply:

Units not intending to export electronic hardware.
Activities not related to electronics manufacturing (e.g., pure trading).
Proposals lacking land availability or clear project viability.
Units already receiving similar benefits under another exclusive export-oriented scheme.

Documents Required

Detailed Project Report (DPR)
Company incorporation documents
PAN, GST, IEC registration (if applicable)
Land or lease agreement for EHTP location
Promoter KYC and financial statements
Investment plan and export commitment details
Machinery and raw material list for duty-free import
Board resolution authorising scheme application

Application Process for the Scheme

Option 1: Apply with Bullit (Recommended)

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Recommended for: MSMEs, electronics manufacturers, and foreign investors seeking smooth, end-to-end setup.

Option 2: Apply via STPI (Official Route)

Visit https://stpi.in/ehtp
Submit the application form + project report (manufacturing plan, export projections, investment).
Obtain Letter of Permission (LoP) from the STPI Director.
Execute legal undertaking and customs bonding.
Start procurement of capital goods under duty-free provisions.
Commence production and submit monthly/annual performance reports to STPI.

Option 3: Apply through State Single-Window Systems

Some states with EHTP zones allow filing via state-level investor facilitation portals integrating with STPI.