₹10 lakh crore investment target, startup sops, mega projects: Inside Gujarat's new Industrial Policy 2026
Gandhinagar, Gujarat: In what is being seen as a step towards accelerating Gujarat’s journey to becoming a $3.5 trillion economy by 2047, the Government of
Gandhinagar, Gujarat: In what is being seen as a step towards accelerating Gujarat’s journey to becoming a $3.5 trillion economy by 2047, the Government of Gujarat on Monday unveiled the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026. The policy is being billed as a future-focused and transformational industrial framework designed to position the state as a global powerhouse for advanced manufacturing, innovation and sustainable growth. Also Read | Gujarat eyes ₹10 lakh crore investment in five years in new industrial policy Officials aid that policy outlines Gujarat’s ambition to lead India’s next phase of industrial transformation by enabling globally competitive industries, fostering high-value investments, and creating quality employment opportunities at scale. Driven by the aim of Viksit Gujarat se Viksit Bharat@2047, the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 consists of a number of initiatives and industry-friendly incentives that are set to accelerate development and growth in the state, a government statement said. Also Read | Gujarat eyes ₹10 lakh crore investment in five years in new industrial policy Officials told LiveMint on the sidelines of policy launch that the policy eyes attracting ₹10 Lakh crore worth of investments to Gujarat in the next five years.
Support for Startups -Sustenance Allowance: ₹25,000 per month for a year and ₹30,000 per month for start ups with a woman co-founder. Seed Support: Up to ₹30 lakh & ₹40 lakh for high-impact startups. Additional ₹10 lakh for high-tech, fintech, disruptive or green startups. Interest Subsidy: Additional 1% on term loans Promoting Women Entrepreneurship Rental assistance to Women Entrepreneurs: 75% of rent paid up to ₹3 Lakhs p.a for 5 years Enhanced assistance to women -led startups:*Sustenance allowance of ₹30,000/Month for startups with women co-founder for 1-2 years. Positioning Gujarat as Global R&D Hub CAPEX Support: Building, machinery, equipment: 50 per cent Capital Subsidy (building cost capped at 20% of total investment) in 5 years up to ₹50 cr. p.a. Land: Reimbursement of 25 per cent of allotment price (GIDC/Dholera/Govt. Land) or 25% of Jantri Rate in case of private land. View full Image View full Image ₹ 10,000 per person per month for 3 years 75% of cost up to ₹ 15 Lakhs per patent per Centre for total of 25 patents over a period of 10 years Payroll Subsidy: ₹10,000 per person per month for 3 years 75% of cost up to ₹15 Lakhs per patent per Centre for total of 25 patents over a period of 10 years Industrial Infrastructure for Competitive Growth Prioritise the development of robust, future-ready industrial infrastructure with a strong focus on productivity, worker welfare and sustainability.
