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Scheme for Setting Up of Industrial Estates 2026

This scheme supports Small and Medium Scale Industries by offering financial aid for setting up new units Read More... or expanding existing ones, covering fixed asset costs with loans up to ₹10 Crore. Read less

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Looking to start a new business or grow your existing Small or Medium Scale Industry (SSI/MSI) unit in Puducherry? The Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC) has a scheme designed to provide the financial boost you need.

What Is This Scheme?

This scheme, launched by PIPDIC under the Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry, is all about empowering businesses in the Micro, Small, and Medium sectors. It offers financial help for various needs – whether you're starting a brand-new enterprise, or looking to expand, upgrade, or diversify your current operations. The funds can be used to acquire essential fixed assets like land, buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The scheme is open to entrepreneurs and businesses operating in the Small Scale Industry (SSI) and Medium Scale Industry (MSI) sectors. This includes various business structures such as Proprietary Concerns, Partnership Firms, Co-operative Societies, Private Limited Companies, and Public Limited Companies. It's designed for those looking to establish new units or enhance existing ones.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By providing financial assistance for fixed asset acquisition, this scheme plays a crucial role in boosting industrial growth. It helps businesses invest in necessary infrastructure and equipment, leading to increased production capacity, improved quality, and greater economic contribution. This initiative is key to fostering a thriving industrial ecosystem in Puducherry.

Objective

This scheme supports Small and Medium Scale Industries by offering financial aid for setting up new units or expanding existing ones, covering fixed asset costs with loans up to ₹10 Crore.

Benefits

Need-based loan for setting up of industrial estates for exclusive allotment of sheds/plots to SSI units.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scheme, your business must meet the following requirements:

  1. You must operate within the Small Scale Industry (SSI) or Medium Scale Industry (MSI) sector.
  2. Your organization must be one of the following types:
    • Proprietary Concern
    • Partnership Firm
    • Co-operative Society
    • Private Limited Company
    • Public Limited Company
  3. The loan must be for one of these purposes:
    • Setting-up New Small-Scale Units
    • Setting-up New Medium Scale Units
    • Expansion of Existing Units
    • Modernization of Existing Units
    • Diversification of Existing Units
    • Any other purpose approved under the scheme.
  4. The total project cost should not exceed ₹20,00,00,000/-.

How To Apply

Applications for this scheme are accepted online. You will need to visit the official website of PIPDIC to submit your application.

Official Application Link: Please refer to the official PIPDIC website for the current application portal.

Documents Required

The documents required vary based on the loan amount you are applying for. Here's a breakdown:

For Loan Applications Up To ₹10,00,000/-

  1. Copy of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Registration Certificate acknowledgement from the Industries Department.
  2. Copy of Lease Deed for the work premises (on ₹10.00 stamp paper) or Sale Deed if owned.
  3. Quotations from selected suppliers for all proposed machinery and equipment, including detailed specifications and catalogues (originals to be produced).
  4. Two comparative quotations from standard suppliers for all proposed machinery and equipment (originals to be produced).
  5. Client list of the selected machinery supplier with full postal address.
  6. Proof of sale price for the end product and quotations for main raw materials.
  7. Tie-up letters for marketing the product.
  8. For Partnership Concerns: Copy of Partnership Deed and acknowledgement from the Registrar of Firms.
  9. Personal identification documents: PAN Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, and Bank Pass Book.
  10. Profitability statement detailing monthly sales, income, and expenditure.
  11. Consent letter to offer collateral security as required by PIPDIC.
  12. Investigation fee: 0.50% of the loan amount plus applicable service tax. (50% concession for Women/SC/ST/Differently Abled entrepreneurs).

Additional Documents For Loan Applications Above ₹10,00,000/- & Up To ₹25,00,000/-

  1. Site and factory building plan with machinery layout and civil estimate (2 copies), prepared by an approved valuer from PIPDIC's panel.
  2. Comparative statement for machinery, with justification for supplier selection.
  3. Proof of registration as an approved supplier with other financial institutions/banks, along with the selected machinery supplier’s client list.
  4. Proof of sale price for the end product from existing manufacturers/dealers.
  5. Quotation/Bill copies for each type of raw material, with arrangements for regular supply.
  6. Details of the manufacturing process with a flow chart.
  7. Market research data: Statistics on demand and supply for the product, details of existing competition, major consumers, and tie-up letters for marketing.
  8. For Private Limited Companies: Memorandum and Articles of Association.
  9. Bio-data of all promoters (duly filled as per the prescribed format).
  10. Details requested in pages 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the application form for appraisal report preparation.
  11. Consent letter from your bank for sanctioning working capital loan.
  12. For existing units: Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account for the last 3 years, and banker’s details.

Additional Documents For Loan Applications Above ₹25,00,000/-

  1. Copy of Registered Lease Deed for the work premises for at least 8 years, or a consent letter to produce it.
  2. Detailed Project Report.
  3. Track record, name, address of concerns, and type of consultancy services rendered (if any).
  4. Details of effluent treatment and disposal arrangements (if applicable).
  5. Investigation fee: 0.75% of the loan amount plus applicable service tax. (50% concession for Women/SC/ST/Differently Abled entrepreneurs).

Documents To Be Submitted During Processing or After Loan Sanction

  1. Copies of applicable licenses, including Inspector of Factories approval, Municipal/Panchayat permission, and Pollution Clearance.
  2. Puducherry Planning Authority approval (for loans above ₹10,00,000/-).
  3. Original Title Deed.
  4. Antecedent Title Deeds.
  5. Encumbrance Certificate for 30 years.
  6. Valuation Certificate from an approved panel valuer of PIPDIC.
  7. Field Measurement Book (FMB) Copy.
  8. Patta Copy.
  9. Legal Opinion Report for collateral security property.

FAQ’s

What is the maximum amount of financial assistance available per project under the PIPDIC scheme for Small and Medium Scale Industries?

Under this scheme, the maximum term loan amount that can be sanctioned for a single project is ₹10,00,00,000/-.

Can a Co-operative Society apply for this scheme to fund new projects or expand existing operations?

Yes, Co-operative Societies are among the eligible forms of organization in the Small Scale and Medium Scale Industry sectors that can apply for financial assistance.

What is the interest rate for term loans and working capital loans if the total sanctioned amount is up to ₹25,00,000/-?

For loans up to ₹25,00,000/-, the applicable interest rate is 10% per annum.

Is a Private Limited Company eligible to receive funds for fixed assets like machinery and buildings through this scheme?

Yes, Private Limited Companies are explicitly listed as eligible business structures within the Small Scale and Medium Scale Industry sectors that can apply for financial assistance.

What is the required Debt Equity Ratio for applicants seeking a loan of ₹25,00,000/- or less?

If the term loan amount is ₹25,00,000/- or less, the maximum Debt Equity Ratio (DER) that must be maintained is 3:1.

For loan amounts exceeding ₹25,00,000/-, what is the Debt Equity Ratio that a business needs to adhere to?

Businesses applying for term loans above ₹25,00,000/- must maintain a Debt Equity Ratio (DER) of 2:1.

Can existing SSI or MSI units apply for funding if they need to modernize, expand, or diversify their operations?

Yes, the scheme is designed to provide financial support for existing Small Scale Industry and Medium Scale Industry units looking to expand, modernize, diversify, or undertake similar development activities.

Are Public Limited Companies eligible to apply for financial assistance under this scheme?

Yes, Public Limited Companies are recognized as an eligible form of organization within the Small Scale Industry and Medium Scale Industry sectors that can apply for financial assistance.

What is the maximum total project cost limit for businesses applying for this scheme?

The total project cost for Small Scale Industry and Medium Scale Industry enterprises seeking financial assistance under this scheme should not exceed ₹20,00,00,000/-.

What is the longest period allowed for loan repayment, and does it include any grace period before payments start?

The loan can be repaid over a maximum period of 8 years, which includes an initial moratorium period of up to 2 years.

Is a Proprietary Concern in the SSI or MSI sector eligible to apply for financial aid through this scheme?

Yes, Proprietary Concerns are explicitly mentioned as an eligible form of organization within the Small Scale Industry and Medium Scale Industry sectors that qualify for this financial assistance.

What is the annual interest rate for term loans if the sanctioned amount is more than ₹50,00,000/- for a Medium Scale Industry unit?

For Medium Scale Industry units, or for any term loan exceeding ₹50,00,000/-, the annual interest rate charged is 12%.

Besides hypothecation of assets, what kind of collateral security is typically required as per PIPDIC's policy?

Applicants are required to offer collateral security in the form of immovable property, adhering to the specific lending policy guidelines set by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited.

Are Partnership firms considered eligible organizations for applying for term loans to acquire new fixed assets?

Yes, Partnership firms are included in the list of eligible organizational types within the Small Scale Industry and Medium Scale Industry sectors that can apply for this financial assistance.

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