Government support that can transform your project economics
Central and state governments offer substantial grants for food processing and cold chain projects. Here are the major schemes we help clients access.
Incentives from central ministries and state governments
Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY)
Grants from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries for new and expanding food processing units
| Scheme | Grant rate* | Maximum grant |
|---|---|---|
| Creation / Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) | 35% / 50% | ₹5 Cr |
| Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition Infrastructure | 35% / 50% | ₹10 Cr |
| Agro-Processing Cluster (APC) Scheme | 35% / 50% | ₹10 Cr |
| Setting up of Food Testing Laboratory | 50% / 75% | As per equipment-wise cost norms |
| Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme | Applicable to specified product categories | |
For eligibility conditions and details specific to your project, contact us.
Gujarat Government Policies
Incentives on eligible fixed capital investment for units set up in Gujarat
| Policy | Category | Incentive |
|---|---|---|
| Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 | MSME | 35% / 45%of eligible fixed capital cost, over 5 years, depending on taluka category |
| Large, Mega & Ultra-Mega projects | 15% / 20%of eligible fixed capital cost, over 10 years | |
| Gujarat Biotechnology Policy | Eligible biotech units | 25% capital subsidy+ 7% interest subsidy + 15% OPEX support (over 5 years) |
| Gujarat Textile Policy | Eligible textile units | 10% / 35%of eligible fixed capital investment, up to ₹100 Cr |
For eligibility conditions and details specific to your project, contact us.
Cold Storage Subsidy
Credit-linked, back-ended support for cold storage infrastructure under the horticulture missions
| Capacity | Agency | Assistance* |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 5,000 MT | NHM | 35% / 50%of project cost at ₹9,600 per MT |
| Above 5,000 MT up to 10,000 MT | NHB | 35% / 50%of cost in slabs: from ₹9,120 per MT down to ₹8,160 per MT for a 10,000 MT cold storage |
For eligibility conditions and details specific to your project, contact us.
APEDA: Export Promotion
Financial assistance for registered agri and processed food exporters to build export infrastructure (such as pack houses and pre-cooling), improve quality and develop new markets.
For more information, contact us.
Renewable Energy: MNRE & MoPNG
Compressed biogas (CBG) and other renewable energy projects can receive support from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
For more information, contact us.
Please note: The rates, limits and figures on this page are indicative, shown for general awareness only, and are not an offer or a guarantee of any benefit. Government schemes are revised from time to time, and the actual benefit depends on the scheme guidelines in force, the approving authority and the details of each project. * Where two rates are shown, the higher rate usually applies to specified areas or beneficiary categories. Please contact us before making any investment decision.
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