CLCSS
Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for Technology Upgradation · Ministry of MSME
CLCSS provides 15% upfront capital subsidy — up to ₹15 lakh — for small manufacturers upgrading to approved, modern machinery. Covers 51 specific sub-sectors including textiles, food processing, foundry, rubber, and more. Only for existing manufacturing units 3+ years old.
📋 Eligibility Criteria
- Existing SSI/Micro or Small manufacturing unit with Udyam Registration
- Business must be at least 3 years old
- Investment in eligible plant and machinery (up to ₹1 crore eligible)
- Machinery must be from the approved product/sector list (51 sub-sectors)
- One-time subsidy — only one CLCSS benefit per unit per technology
📁 Documents Required
💡 Tip: Get our ₹499 PDF report for a bank-specific document checklist — some banks ask for additional docs not on this official list.
🚀 How to Apply
- 1
Confirm your sector/product is in the CLCSS approved list (available on msme.gov.in)
- 2
Get quotations for eligible modern machinery
- 3
Apply at any SIDBI/NABARD/scheduled bank for a term loan for machinery
- 4
Bank forwards subsidy claim to nodal agency
- 5
Subsidy of 15% is directly credited to your loan account after machinery purchase
❓ CLCSS FAQ
CLCSS eligible machinery list kahan milti hai?
msme.gov.in pe "CLCSS Product List" search karo — 51 sub-sectors listed hain. Textile, food processing, foundry, rubber, glass, leather, electronics — major manufacturing sectors covered hain.
CLCSS subsidy kitne din mein milti hai?
Typically 3–6 months after machinery purchase and documentation submission. Subsidy directly loan account mein credit hoti hai — bank ke through process hota hai.
CLCSS aur PMEGP saath le sakte hain?
Nahi directly. PMEGP new businesses ke liye hai, CLCSS existing businesses (3+ years) ke liye. Ek ke baad dusra technically possible hai but consult CA.
Last verified: 2026-06-01 · Source: Ministry of MSME