Subsidy

CLCSS

Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme

Capital subsidy for micro and small enterprises upgrading plant, machinery and technology.

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Subsidy
15% capital subsidy
Eligible loan
Up to ₹1 Crore
Max subsidy
₹15 Lakh
For
Micro & small units
Overview

About CLCSS

CLCSS was offered by the Ministry of MSME to help micro and small enterprises adopt proven, modern technology. It provided a 15% upfront capital subsidy on institutional finance for purchasing approved plant and machinery.

Technology upgradation support is now offered under different central and state programmes, and scheme windows change from year to year. We check what is currently available for your sector and location and apply for the best option.

Key benefits

  • Upfront capital subsidy on eligible machinery investment
  • Lower effective cost of technology upgradation
  • Improved productivity, quality and competitiveness
  • Can be combined with state capital and interest subsidies

Who is eligible

  • Udyam-registered micro or small enterprise
  • Investment in approved, proven technology or machinery
  • Term loan from an eligible bank or financial institution
  • Unit engaged in an eligible manufacturing sub-sector

Documents required

  • Udyam registration certificate
  • Loan sanction letter
  • Machinery quotations and technical specifications
  • Project report for the upgradation
  • GST registration and recent financials

How Vertex helps with CLCSS

  1. 1Eligibility checkWe review your business profile against the scheme rules and related state incentives.
  2. 2Documents & project reportWe prepare the DPR, financials and registrations such as Udyam, GST and FSSAI.
  3. 3Application & lender liaisonWe file the application and coordinate with banks, NBFCs and agencies.
  4. 4Sanction & follow-upWe follow up until sanction, disbursement and any subsidy release.

Frequently asked questions

Technology upgradation schemes are revised periodically. Share your plans with us and we'll confirm which central or state scheme is open for your investment.

Generally no. Subsidies of this type apply to new machinery and approved technologies.

Scheme limits, subsidy rates and timelines are indicative and subject to the latest government guidelines and lender policies. Vertex Certification is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government body.

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