Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala

Kerala Margin Money Grant to Nano Units

Nano units in manufacturing, job work or services in Kerala with a project cost up to Rs 10 lakh, linked to a bank loan (minimum 40% of cost).

What you getUp to ₹4 L
WhereKerala
DeadlineApplications open

Kerala Margin Money Grant to Nano Units is a grant from Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala for nano units in manufacturing, job work or services in Kerala with a project cost up to Rs 10 lakh, linked to a bank loan (minimum 40% of…. It provides Up to ₹4 L. Applications are currently open.

Key facts

Amount / benefitUp to ₹4 L
ProviderDirectorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala
WhereKerala
StageEarly Revenue, Growth, Prototype
DeadlineApplications open

What is Kerala Margin Money Grant to Nano Units?

Kerala Margin Money Grant to Nano Units — Margin money grant of 30% (40% for women, youth 18-40, PwD, ex-servicemen, SC/ST) of project cost, up to Rs 4 lakh per unit — Nano units in manufacturing, job work or services in Kerala with a project cost up to Rs 10 lakh, linked to a bank loan (minimum 40% of cost). It is run by Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala.

A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.

Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.

Who is eligible for Kerala Margin Money Grant to Nano Units?

Nano units in manufacturing, job work or services in Kerala with a project cost up to Rs 10 lakh, linked to a bank loan (minimum 40% of cost).

How much does Kerala Margin Money Grant to Nano Units give, and in what form?

Up to ₹4 L.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of support is this?

A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.

Who runs this programme?

Kerala Margin Money Grant to Nano Units is offered by Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.

Is there a deadline to apply?

Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.

How do I know if I’m eligible?

Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.

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Source and verification

No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.

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