Government incentive advisory · Gujarat · MSME to Mega

Government subsidies for Gujarat manufacturers, claimed end to end

NeoApex Saver, formerly Apex Consultants, is a government subsidy consultant for manufacturers across Gujarat’s industrial areas — MSME, large and mega units, from Vapi and Dahej to Sanand, Vadodara and Kutch. We work out what your unit qualifies for under the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 and the central schemes, file every claim, and follow it to disbursement.

  • 20+ years in Gujarat incentives
  • 300+ projects
  • 99% filing success
  • 15+ services
How this is worked out

Illustrative: a ₹10 crore MSME in a Category-A taluka, general sector. Capital subsidy is 35% of eligible fixed capital investment; interest and power tariff subsidy fill the rest of the 45% combined ceiling, paid over five years. Electricity duty exemption is separate: no duty on the unit’s power bill for five years from the start of production, under the Gujarat Electricity Duty Act, 1958.

300+ projects across Gujarat’s industrial areas, MSME to multinational

  • Amul
  • Tata Motors
  • BASF
  • Colgate
  • Sun Pharma
  • Polycab
  • MRF
  • Abbott
  • Bayer
  • Coca-Cola
  • Pidilite
  • Nivea
  • Intas
  • CERA
  • APAR Industries
  • Inox Air Products
  • JK Lakshmi Cement
  • Corona Remedies
  • N R Agarwal Industries
  • Sarhad Dairy

Our services

15+ services, one advisory

The six schemes Gujarat manufacturers ask about most, with the figure that matters. Every rate on this site is taken from the Government Resolution behind it.

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Figures on this page: VGIP 2026 MSME scheme GR IMD/WRT/e-file/9/2026/2630/CH (25 Sep 2026); Large, Mega and Ultra Mega scheme GR IMD/WRT/e-file/9/2026/2320/I (8 Sep 2026); taluka category GR IMD/HMR/e-file/9/2026/2211/I (8 Sep 2026); the Gujarat Electricity Duty Act, 1958; the Customs Act, 1962, section 65, with the MOOWR Regulations, 2019; and the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, Chapter 5.

MSME to Ultra Mega

One desk, whatever the size of the unit

Viksit Gujarat 2026 has one scheme for MSMEs and another for Large, Mega and Ultra Mega units. We file under both. The figures are the general-sector rates from the two GRs, shown as Category-A / Category-B taluka.

Read the VGIP 2026 guide

MSME

Plant and machinery up to ₹125 crore: Micro to ₹2.5 crore, Small to ₹25 crore, Medium to ₹125 crore (how it is counted)

Capital subsidy
35% / 25% of eligible fixed capital investment
Combined ceiling
45% / 35% for capital, interest and power tariff subsidy together; 50% / 45% in the five selected thrust sectors
Paid over
5 years; micro units receive the capital subsidy in year one
Interest and power
7% a year on the term loan, 8% for women, first-generation entrepreneurs and registered manufacturing start-ups; ₹2 or ₹1 a unit
Outside the ceiling
Electricity duty nil for 5 years; EPF reimbursement for 5 years
First deadline
Eligibility certificate within 6 months of the date of commercial production

Large

Plant and machinery above ₹125 crore

Capital subsidy
15% / 10% in general sectors; 25% / 15% in thrust sectors; 35% / 30% in selected thrust sectors
Combined ceiling
20% / 15% general; 35% / 25% thrust; 50% / 45% selected thrust
Paid over
10 years in general sectors, 8 in thrust and selected thrust sectors
Interest and power
7% a year; ₹2 or ₹1 a unit — 10 years in general sectors, 8 in thrust sectors
Outside the ceiling
Electricity duty nil for 5 years; EPF reimbursement
First deadline
Register with the Industries Commissionerate before commercial production or by 8 December 2026, whichever is later; provisional eligibility certificate within 3 months

Mega

At least ₹1,000 crore and 250 direct jobs, in a thrust sector

Capital subsidy
25% / 20%; 35% / 30% in selected thrust sectors
Combined ceiling
35% / 30%; 50% / 45% in selected thrust sectors
Paid over
10 years
Interest and power
7% a year; ₹2 or ₹1 a unit, for 10 years
Outside the ceiling
Electricity duty nil for 5 years; EPF reimbursement
First deadline
As for Large units: registration before commercial production or by 8 December 2026, whichever is later

Ultra Mega

At least ₹10,000 crore and 3,000 direct jobs

Capital subsidy
30% / 25%; 35% / 30% in selected thrust sectors
Combined ceiling
40% / 35%; 50% / 45% in selected thrust sectors
Paid over
12 years
Interest and power
7% a year; ₹2 or ₹1 a unit, for 12 years
Outside the ceiling
Electricity duty nil for 5 years; EPF reimbursement; stamp duty reimbursement
First deadline
As for Large units: registration before commercial production or by 8 December 2026, whichever is later

A project above ₹1,000 crore that misses the jobs test, or sits outside the 16 thrust sectors, is treated as a Large unit. Expansions and diversifications qualify as well as new units. The taluka category is fixed by the plant’s location under GR 2211/I: check your taluka before you plan, and have it confirmed in writing before you file.

How we work

From eligibility to the money in your account

  1. Eligibility check

    Send us your location, sector and investment plan. We confirm the taluka category and the schemes that apply, in writing.

    Free · within one working day
  2. Filing

    We prepare and file every application and claim, and answer department queries, so nothing stalls on paperwork.

    Industries Commissionerate, DISCOMs, DGFT, Customs
  3. Disbursement

    Each claim is tracked until the benefit reaches your account, with records kept audit-ready for the full incentive period.

    99% filing success across 300+ projects

In their words

What our clients say

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NeoApex Saver Pvt Ltd provided excellent policy advisory and handled the Electricity Duty Exemption process with complete professionalism. Their strong understanding of industrial incentive frameworks helped our facility secure the benefit smoothly, resulting in ₹5+ Crore in projected electricity duty savings.

Mr. Tushar BanglaDepartment Head, Linde India Limited

We have completed 15+ unit projects across Gujarat and our experience with the NeoApex Saver team has been excellent. Their deep understanding of government incentive frameworks and Electricity Duty Exemption policies helped us navigate complex compliance smoothly. Their strategic guidance ensured timely approvals and resulted in significant long-term savings for our organization.

Mr. GouravMaintenance Head, Amul Dairy (Kaira District Co-Op Milk Producers’ Union Ltd.)

Working with the NeoApex Saver team was highly valuable for our organization. Their strong understanding of government policies and Electricity Duty Exemption helped us overcome critical compliance challenges and secure meaningful cost savings. Their professional guidance and smooth coordination made the entire process efficient and hassle-free.

Mr. BhadreshHead of Electric Department, CORONA Remedies Private Limited

When we first explored Electricity Duty Exemption, we were unsure about our eligibility. The NeoApex Saver team clearly explained the policy framework and guided us with the right strategy for our application. Their expertise and smooth coordination helped us secure the benefit and achieve meaningful financial savings.

Mr. Bhavesh PatniHOD, Flowman Metrix Pvt Ltd

Our experience with NeoApex Saver Pvt Ltd has been extremely positive. Their strong expertise in government incentive schemes helped us navigate the Electricity Duty Exemption process smoothly. With their guidance, we successfully secured the benefit and achieved substantial long-term electricity cost savings.

Mr. S. K. JainaVice President, Inox Air Products Limited

NeoApex Saver Pvt Ltd handled our case with strong policy expertise and consistent regulatory follow-up. Their support helped our facility secure Electricity Duty Exemption smoothly, resulting in significant multi-crore operational savings.

Mr. VinodProject Head, BASF India Limited

NeoApex Saver Pvt Ltd brought clear structure to the Electricity Duty Exemption process—from eligibility assessment to final approvals. Their professional support helped us successfully secure the benefit.

Mr. Manish TivariDepartment Head, Polycab Wires & Cables Limited

NeoApex Saver Pvt Ltd carefully analysed our project and guided us with the right strategy to address critical technical aspects. Their expertise ensured smooth approvals and helped us secure significant electricity duty savings for our operations.

Mr. GauravProject Head, Apar Industries Limited

About NeoApex Saver

Two decades inside Gujarat’s incentive system

Apex Consultants began in Ahmedabad in 2002. The practice is now NeoApex Saver Private Limited: the same team of subsidy consultants, based in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, for plants in every industrial area of the state, from Vapi and Umbergaon to Sanand, Vadodara, Dahej, Ankleshwar and Kutch, and for MSMEs and multinationals alike.

One window for state and central benefits, figures taken from the GRs rather than from memory, and a claim followed until it is paid.

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Industrial areas we serveGujarat

Gujarat: the industrial areas NeoApex Saver serves, Vapi to KutchSouth GujaratVapi · Sarigam · Umbergaon · ValsadSuratHazira · Sachin · PandesaraBharuchAnkleshwar · Dahej · Jhagadia · PanoliVadodaraHalol · Savli · NandesariAhmedabadSanand · Changodar · Vatva · NarodaNorth GujaratGandhinagar · Kadi · Mehsana · BecharajiSaurashtraRajkot · Morbi · Jamnagar · BhavnagarKutchMundra · Gandhidham · Kandla · Anjar
  • South GujaratVapi GIDC, Sarigam GIDC, Umbergaon, Bhilad, Valsad, Atul, Pardi, Navsari
  • SuratSurat, Sachin GIDC, Pandesara, Hazira
  • BharuchBharuch, Ankleshwar GIDC, Panoli, Jhagadia GIDC, Dahej PCPIR and SEZ, Vilayat, Saykha, Jambusar
  • VadodaraVadodara, Makarpura GIDC, Nandesari, Savli (Manjusar), Halol, Waghodia, Anand, Nadiad
  • AhmedabadAhmedabad, Vatva GIDC, Naroda GIDC, Odhav, Sanand GIDC, Changodar, Bavla, Dholka, Dholera SIR
  • North GujaratGandhinagar, Kalol, Chhatral GIDC, Kadi, Mehsana, Becharaji (Mandal–Becharaji SIR), Palanpur, Himmatnagar
  • SaurashtraRajkot, Shapar–Veraval, Metoda GIDC, Morbi, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Alang, Surendranagar, Junagadh, Porbandar, Pipavav
  • KutchMundra, Gandhidham, Kandla SEZ, Anjar, Bhachau, Bhuj
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Questions we are asked first

Anything else? Call +91 92748 61355, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM IST, or write to connect@teamapex.in.

What does NeoApex Saver do?

NeoApex Saver Pvt Ltd is a government subsidy consultant and incentive advisory based in Ahmedabad, working with MSME, large and mega manufacturing units across Gujarat’s industrial areas. We assess which state and central incentives a unit qualifies for, prepare and file the claims, and follow each one to disbursement: 15+ services, from Viksit Gujarat 2026 capital, interest and power tariff subsidy to electricity duty exemption, MOOWR and EPCG.

Which incentives can a new manufacturing unit in Gujarat claim in 2026?

Under the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 an eligible new MSME can claim capital subsidy of up to 35% of its eligible fixed capital investment, interest subsidy of 7% a year on term loans and a power tariff subsidy of ₹2 or ₹1 per unit, within one combined ceiling; large, mega and ultra mega units have their own slabs. Separately, a new unit is exempt from electricity duty for five years, and importers of machinery can use MOOWR or, if they export, EPCG.

Is the first consultation free?

Yes. The eligibility check is free and carries no obligation. Send us your location, sector and investment plan and we reply within one working day with the schemes that apply and what they could be worth.

Where do you work?

In every major industrial area of Gujarat: the GIDC estates and SEZs of Vapi, Sarigam, Umbergaon and Valsad; Surat, Sachin and Hazira; Bharuch, Ankleshwar, Panoli, Jhagadia and Dahej; Vadodara, Savli, Halol and Waghodia; Ahmedabad, Vatva, Naroda, Sanand, Changodar, Bavla and Dholera; Gandhinagar, Kadi, Mehsana and Becharaji; Rajkot, Morbi, Jamnagar and Bhavnagar; and Mundra, Gandhidham, Kandla and Anjar in Kutch. The taluka decides the Category-A or Category-B rate, so we confirm it in writing before you file. For central schemes such as MOOWR and EPCG we also advise units elsewhere in India.

Do you work with large, mega and ultra mega projects, or only MSMEs?

Both. The Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 has one scheme for MSMEs (GR IMD/WRT/e-file/9/2026/2630/CH) and another for Large, Mega and Ultra Mega units (GR IMD/WRT/e-file/9/2026/2320/I), and we file under both. A unit with plant and machinery above ₹125 crore registers with the Industries Commissionerate before commercial production or by 8 December 2026, whichever is later, and applies for its provisional eligibility certificate within three months. Its capital subsidy is 10–35% of eligible fixed capital investment, paid in equal annual instalments over 8 to 12 years, within a combined ceiling of 15–50% that depends on the taluka category and the sector.

Can an existing unit claim for an expansion?

Yes. Viksit Gujarat 2026 covers new units, expansions and diversifications, with the investment counted from 1 January 2026 and commercial production between 1 June 2026 and 31 May 2031. Electricity duty exemption also applies to an expansion on its own consumption when the new plant and machinery is at least 50% of the existing gross block of plant and machinery, and the expansion needs its own sub-meter for the power tariff subsidy. Units already in production before 1 June 2026 stay on the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme 2022, which remains operative for them.

What do we need to send for the free eligibility check?

The plant’s taluka or GIDC estate, the sector and product, the split of the investment between land, building and plant and machinery, the term-loan plan, and the expected date of commercial production; for an expansion, the existing gross block of plant and machinery as well. We reply within one working day with the schemes that apply and what each is worth.

Worked examples and explainers

What the figures come to, unit by unit

All Insights
Capital subsidy

A ₹12 crore Jhagadia project, worked out

What counts as eligible fixed capital investment, and how ₹2.5 crore of capital subsidy is paid out over five years in a Category-B taluka.

Read the example
Interest subsidy

A ₹6 crore term loan at 9.5%, year by year

What the 7% subsidy pays on a Sanand unit’s loan, how the 2% you bear works, and where the ₹1 crore cap bites.

Read the example
Power tariff subsidy

A 2 MW Ankleshwar connection at ₹1 a unit

How many units a 2,000 kVA plant actually draws, what ₹1 a unit earns over five years, and how the annual ceiling it shares with capital and interest subsidy caps the payout.

Read the example
Combined ceiling

Capital, interest or power tariff? What the 45% ceiling leaves

An MSME can mix the three components, but everything it collects over five years is capped at 45% of EFCI in a Category-A taluka and 35% in Category B.

Read the explainer
Electricity duty

Late for the 90-day window? What it costs, month by month

The exemption is not automatic: apply to CEICED within 90 days of the day production starts. A late application forfeits the lapsed months.

Read the explainer
Large, Mega, Ultra Mega

Register with the Industries Commissionerate by 8 December 2026

Registration is mandatory for units above ₹125 crore of plant and machinery: before commercial production or by 8 December 2026, whichever is later.

Read the explainer
Taluka category

Category A or B: all 268 talukas of Gujarat

130 talukas in Category A earn the higher VGIP 2026 rates and 138 are in Category B; the category is fixed by where the plant stands.

Read the explainer

Find out what your unit qualifies for

Send us your taluka, investment and loan plan. We map every state and central benefit before you commit, and tell you what each is worth.

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