Maharashtra Industrial Policy 2019
The Maharashtra Industrial Policy 2019 was announced by the Government of Maharashtra (through the Department of Industries, Energy & Labour). The purpose of the policy is to develop Maharashtra as a major investment-destination, strengthen manufacturing, support MSMEs, generate employment, promote regionally balanced industrial development, and ensure sustainable growth. The benefits of the policy include a refreshed incentive structure, easier doing-business measures, fiscal and non-fiscal support for industries investing in the State (including your unit if you are an MSME), and priority for specified thrust sectors and less developed regions.
Key Features
- Identification of Thrust / Emerging Sectors: The Policy identifies sectors like manufacturing, electronics, defence, aerospace, automotive, food processing, Industry 4.0, IT/ITeS, etc., as focus segments. This means if your business is in one of these sectors, you may receive priority in land allotment, faster approvals, and special incentives.
- Regionally differentiated incentives (area classification): The Policy divides the State’s talukas into area-categories (A, B, C, D, D+, No-Industry Districts, Naxal-affected areas, Aspirational Districts) to provide higher incentives in less developed regions. If your project is located in a D or D+ region (say in Vidarbha, Marathwada, North Maharashtra), you may get higher subsidy or power tariff support.
- Support for MSMEs, large scale units, special units & expansions: The Policy explicitly gives support to small and medium enterprises on capital investment limits, employment generation, etc. It also covers large/mega projects and expansion of existing units. For example, MSME units under expansion may get up to 80 % of incentives admissible for new units.
- Infrastructure development & land availability push: The Policy emphasises development of industrial estates/parks by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), unlocking of closed units, provision of plug & play infrastructure, and ensuring availability of land, power, water etc. If your project requires land in an industrial estate, this is helpful.
- Ease of Doing Business & Single Window Clearance: The Policy commits to a better investment-climate by simplifying processes, using single-window approvals, reducing timeline for clearances. For your business, this means lesser red-tape, faster start-ups.
- Sustainability, greener growth & inclusive employment: The Policy stresses sustainable development, environmentally friendly technology, regional inclusion (backward areas), and employment generation (for instance, local employment). If you plan an eco-friendly project in a backward region, there may be added support
Financial Assistance
Note: Other assistance elements such as interest subsidy, electricity-duty exemption, capital subsidy may also be provided depending on region & sector.
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply:
- The unit must be located in Maharashtra and must come into commercial production within the stipulated period under the Policy.
- The unit must fall in manufacturing or approved service sectors/thrust sectors as defined in the Policy.
- The project must satisfy investment and employment thresholds for the category (MSME, Large Scale Unit (LSU), Special Large Scale Unit (SLSU), Mega).
- The location (taluka) classification (A/B/C/D etc) should correspond to the area classification and eligibility for higher incentives is based on that.
- For expansion units: expansion of existing units that fulfil criteria may also get incentives (with some modifications)
Who cannot apply:
- Activities/proposals not covered in the thrust sectors list or excluded sectors (if any) may not be eligible for full benefits.
- Units that do not commence production within the specified time-frame or fail to meet local employment requirement may lose eligibility or receive reduced incentive
Documents Required
- Proof of identity and address of the applicant/promoter (PAN, Aadhar, etc).
- Company/firm registration certificate (e.g., Incorporation Certificate, Partnership Deed) if applicable.
- GST registration certificate.
- Land allotment/lease/purchase deed for industrial land
- Project report including investment cost, employment plan, sector classification, production capacity,
- Chartered accountant certificate for fixed capital investment & machinery cost
- Single Window Registration Portal (SWaM) number or unique registration for the unit
Application Process for the Scheme
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Option 2: Government Direct Route
- Visit the official portal of the Maharashtra Industry, Trade & Investment Facilitation Cell (MAITRI) or the Department of Industries of the Government of Maharashtra.
- Submit application for registration of the industrial unit, provide project details (fixed capital investment, employment plan, location, sector).
- Choose the incentive category applicable (new or expansion). Provide documents for GST registration, FCI, employment.
- Once registration is approved, apply for incentives under the “Industrial Promotion Subsidy”, power-tariff subsidy, stamp‐duty waiver, etc.
- After the unit becomes operational/investment made, claim subsidy/incentive by filing necessary return or certificate as per policy guidance.
Option 3: Local Area Industrial Officer / District Industries Centre Route
- Approach the District Industries Centre (DIC) or local industrial promotion department in your district.
- Seek guidance on state policy, regional classification, incentive category for your taluka/area.
- Submit offline application (if permitted) to the regional office along with documents.
- Follow up with state authority for sanction order and incentive claims.
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