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The apex government body overseeing all semiconductor incentives in India, operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Provides single-window clearance, dedicated programme management support, and coordinates all semiconductor-related approvals across central ministries and state governments.

50% capital subsidy on project cost for greenfield semiconductor fabrication units (silicon-based). The scheme also covers compound semiconductor fabs, silicon photonics, sensors, and display fabs. Eligible entities receive fiscal support from the central government across the first five to six years of operation.

Designed specifically for companies focused on chip design, embedded software, and integrated circuit (IC) layout. Provides 50% reimbursement of eligible expenditure, up to ₹15 crore per applicant, during the product development phase. A separate deployment-linked incentive of 6% to 4% on net sales is available for five years once the product reaches market.

25% capital expenditure incentive for manufacturers of electronic components, semiconductor packaging, and Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) units. The threshold is lower than the main fab scheme, making it accessible to mid-size players entering the ecosystem.

The central government co-funds the development of plug-and-play infrastructure inside designated electronics manufacturing clusters. Covers common facilities, testing laboratories, research and development infrastructure, and utility connections. Companies setting up within an EMC cluster benefit from ready infrastructure and shared services without building from scratch.

Semiconductor manufacturing machinery and capital equipment imported for use in approved fabrication and ATMP units are exempt from basic customs duty. This significantly reduces upfront capital expenditure and ongoing equipment upgrade costs for global manufacturers establishing Indian operations.

Foreign companies can own 100% of a semiconductor manufacturing entity in India without prior government approval. Combined with full profit repatriation rights, this makes India one of the most foreign-investment-friendly semiconductor jurisdictions in Asia.

Maharashtra offers capital grants, land at industrial rates, and power tariff subsidies under the Maharashtra Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Policy. Gujarat offers up to 40% additional capital subsidy, dedicated land at Dholera and GIFT City, and fast-track clearances. Karnataka, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh each have dedicated electronics and semiconductor policies with stamp duty exemptions, power subsidies, and employment generation incentives.

We identify the right legal and financial structure for your India entry, whether a wholly owned subsidiary, a Joint Venture (JV), a technology transfer agreement, or a GIFT City International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) entity. Each structure has different tax, liability, and repatriation profiles.

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, state-level capital subsidies, and India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) incentives all have specific eligibility criteria, application processes, and compliance obligations. We navigate this on your behalf.

We introduce global companies to Indian capital, whether that is co-investment from domestic Private Equity (PE), Development Finance Institution (DFI) funding for infrastructure, or government-backed financing for eligible projects. Indian capital wants to back credible global technology.

Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) compliance, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approvals, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) registration where relevant, and ongoing compliance management. India's regulatory environment is complex; we have the legal and financial expertise to manage it.