Tamil Nadu MSME Capital Subsidy
25% capital subsidy on the value of eligible plant and machinery, maximum Rs 150 lakh. Additional 10% for micro enterprises (max Rs 5 lakh); additional 5% for women/SC/ST/differently-abled/transgender entrepreneurs (max Rs 5 lakh); additional 25% for cleaner/environment-friendly technology (max Rs 10 lakh); 5% additional for existing micro/small enterprises scaling up (max Rs 25 lakh).
Maximum benefit value
₹1.5 Cr
Eligibility
- New micro manufacturing enterprises anywhere in the state
- New small/medium manufacturing enterprises in 24 thrust sectors or in 254 industrially backward blocks
- New agro-based small/medium manufacturing enterprises
- Existing enterprises undertaking substantial expansion/diversification
How to apply
Apply online through the MSME Online portal (msmeonline.tn.gov.in) to the Department of MSME / District Industries Centre within one year from the date of commencement of commercial production.
Required documents
- Udyam registration
- Proof of investment in eligible plant and machinery
- Bank term loan / financing details
- Proof of commencement of commercial production
Official sources
Verification notes
Under Tamil Nadu MSME Policy 2021 / capital subsidy guidelines. Base 25% max Rs 150 lakh confirmed on official portal. Confirm additional-subsidy stacking limits and current thrust-sector/backward-block lists. [AI-gathered from official sources on 2026-07-05; needs team review]