Rajasthan Government  ·  Oct 2024 – Mar 2029

Rajasthan Investment Promotion
Scheme (RIPS 2024)

A comprehensive policy incentive framework for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises in Rajasthan — covering asset creation subsidies, interest subvention, EPF/ESI support, electricity and mandi concessions, and cluster infrastructure facilitation.

Definition of MSME under RIPS 2024

The categorization limits for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises based on investment in plant & machinery and annual turnover boundaries:

Enterprise Category Investment Limit (Plant & Machinery) Annual Turnover Limit
Micro Enterprise ≤ ₹1 Crore ≤ ₹5 Crores
Small Enterprise ≤ ₹10 Crores ≤ ₹50 Crores
Medium Enterprise ≤ ₹50 Crores ≤ ₹250 Crores
Eligibility Criteria & Exclusions

Eligible Enterprises

  • Both Service and Manufacturing MSME units registered under Udyam are covered.
  • New MSME units starting setup operations in Rajasthan during the operative period.
  • Existing MSMEs expanding capacity by at least 25% new investment and generating 20% incremental volume.
  • Service enterprises providing operations specifically listed in Annexure-B (Thrust Sectors).
  • Must commence commercial production within the operative period or within 2 years of the Grant approval.

Excluded & Ineligible (Annexure-A)

  • Purely retail or trading activities (wholesale/retail stores) are strictly excluded.
  • Investments in manufacturing tobacco, tobacco products, and pan masala.
  • Investments in cow/beef processing units.
  • City Gas Distribution Systems are not eligible under standard promotional benefits.
  • Any business activity prohibited by Central or State laws of India.
Incentives under RIPS 2024
1. Asset Creation Subsidy Options
Option Target Sector/Industry Benefit Details
Option 1
Standard Subsidy
All eligible MSME Applicants 75% reimbursement of SGST due and deposited for 10 years
Option 2A
Capital Subsidy
Manufacturers of Alternatives for Plastic Products 50% of capital investment, subject to a cap of ₹40 Lakhs
Option 2B
Capital Subsidy
Agro & Food Processing Units 50% of capital investment, subject to a cap of ₹1.5 Crores
2. Interest Subvention (Asset Creation Top-up)

Interest subvention benefits on loans taken for purchasing Plant & Machinery / Equipment, valid for 7 years:

Loan Range Annual Interest Subvention Rate
Up to ₹5 Crores 6% per annum
₹5 Crores to ₹10 Crores 4% per annum
₹10 Crores to ₹50 Crores 3% per annum

Additional Subvention Provisions

  • Khadi Enterprises are eligible for an extended subvention term of 10 years.
  • Interest Subvention is telescoped across slabs.
  • Loans up to ₹25 Lakhs get an additional 1% Interest Subvention if operating under Rajasthan Rural Tourism Policy or Agro-based sectors.
3. Special Business Support Subsidies

Employment Generation Subsidy

50% EPF/ESI Reimbursement

Reimbursement of 50% of the employer's contribution towards EPF and ESI schemes for a duration of 7 years. Applies exclusively to Rajasthan-domiciled employees.

Fund Raising Incentive

50% SME Listing Expense Support

One-time financial assistance for raising capital via standard SME platforms — covering 50% of listing expenses up to a maximum of ₹5 Lakhs.

4. Regulatory Exemptions & Concessions

Concessions on state duties, local fees, and conversion charges for qualified units:

Concession Category Exemption Details Validity Term
Electricity Duty 100% exemption on state electricity duty 7 Years
Mandi / Market Fee 100% reimbursement of market fees 7 Years
Stamp Duty 75% exemption and 25% reimbursement on land purchase/lease or office space (min 2,000 sq. ft.) One-time
Conversion Charges 75% exemption and 25% reimbursement on land category conversion One-time
5. Cluster and Common Facility Support

Boundary Infrastructure

Facilitated land acquisition at government-mandated circle rates; grid electricity and municipal water pipelines constructed directly to the boundary wall of Common Facility Centres (CFCs).

Soft Loans for SPV / CFC

Consortiums or clusters of Micro/Small enterprises forming a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to build shared facilities can access soft loans up to ₹10 Crores at a subsidized 5% interest rate, repayable over 5 years.

Important Rules & Caps

Compliance & Caps

  • Maximum financial incentives availed by a single MSME under RIPS 2024 shall be capped at ₹5 Crores annually.
  • Enterprises undergoing expansion must follow specific guidelines in expansion benefit allocations to ensure fair scaling.
Service Thrust Sectors

Service enterprises must operate within one of the following domains to qualify for RIPS 2024 benefits:

Technology & Innovation

IT & ITeS, Fintech Services, AVGC-XR Studios, and Knowledge-based Industries.

Tourism & Leisure

Tourism Services, Entertainment Centers, Film City Projects, and Sports Academies.

Social Infrastructure & Utility

Healthcare Facilities, Civil Aviation Hubs, Higher Education Institutions, Vocational Training & Skilling, and Common Utility Centers.

Expansion Guidelines & Benchmarks
Electricity Duty Concessions

Exemptions apply strictly to electricity units consumed exceeding the maximum annual usage recorded during the three years preceding the expansion project's commercial setup.

Mandi Fee Reimbursement Rules

Mandi fee reimbursement is granted only on the proportion of annual turnover that exceeds the highest volume recorded in any of the three years prior to the expansion setup date.

Conversion Charges Rules

Full exemption applies to all additional conversion charges specifically incurred due to expansion-related construction investments during the promotional window.