Maha Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (Maha-TUFS)
Maha-TUFS is a capital investment subsidy scheme implemented under Maharashtra's Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023–2028. The scheme is governed by the applicable Government Resolutions, including the guidelines dated 15 October 2024, the amendment dated 7 August 2025, and subsequent applicable orders.
The scheme provides a zone-wise capital investment subsidy for eligible machinery, subject to the prescribed subsidy percentage, maximum ceiling, eligible unit category, approved project scope and applicable claim conditions. Not every textile business or machinery purchase automatically qualifies.
- Department: Co-operation, Marketing and Textiles Department, Government of Maharashtra.
- Policy: Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023–2028, subject to applicable amendments.
- Incentive: Zone-wise capital investment subsidy, subject to eligibility and approval.
- Application: Online through the official eTextile portal.
Maha-TUFS Scheme: Key Highlights
Review the principal financial provisions before planning a machinery investment.
40%
Highest zone-wise subsidy rate
Subject to eligible machinery cost and scheme conditions.₹25 Cr
Highest zone-wise ceiling
Zone 1 ceiling under the referenced base guidelines.10%
Amended machinery-upgradation requirement
Applies only to the eligible unit categories and circumstances covered by the 7 August 2025 amendment. Verify applicability to the specific project.2 Instalments
Subsidy disbursement
60% and 40% instalments, subject to the applicable operational period, claim verification and approval.Objectives
- Support technology upgradation in eligible textile units.
- Encourage investment in qualifying modern machinery.
- Support manufacturing capability and competitiveness.
- Encourage eligible capital investment in Maharashtra's textile sector.
Principal Eligible Unit Categories
The base Maha-TUFS guidelines identify the following principal unit categories, subject to all applicable conditions:
- Existing cooperative spinning mills.
- Existing private spinning mills.
- Existing cooperative loom units.
- Existing private loom units.
Important: Garment manufacturers, knitting units, processing units and other textile businesses should not assume automatic eligibility. Their eligibility must be confirmed under a specific applicable provision or subsequent Government Resolution.
Maha-TUFS Subsidy Rates and Maximum Limits
The applicable zone determines the percentage and maximum ceiling. The admissible amount depends on eligible machinery cost and approval.
| Zone | Capital Investment Subsidy Rate | Maximum Subsidy Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 40% of eligible machinery's basic cost | ₹25 crore |
| Zone 2 | 35% of eligible machinery's basic cost | ₹20 crore |
| Zone 3 | 30% of eligible machinery's basic cost | ₹15 crore |
| Zone 4 | 25% of eligible machinery's basic cost | ₹10 crore |
Illustrative Subsidy Calculation
If eligible machinery has a basic cost of ₹10 crore and the applicable subsidy rate is 40%, the percentage-based calculation is ₹4 crore.
The actual admissible amount remains subject to the relevant zone ceiling, approved project scope, eligible cost components, scheme restrictions and approval by the competent authority.
This example is illustrative only. It is not a subsidy sanction or a guarantee of payment.
Benefits of the Maha-TUFS Scheme
The scheme may reduce the effective cost of qualifying machinery investment for eligible units.
Capital Investment Subsidy
Eligible units may receive a prescribed percentage of eligible machinery cost, subject to the zone-wise ceiling and scheme conditions.
Machinery Modernisation
Supports qualifying technology upgradation in the unit categories covered by the applicable guidelines.
Manufacturing Capability
Modern machinery may improve production efficiency or product quality. Actual outcomes depend on the project and its operations.
Investment Support
An approved subsidy can reduce the effective cost of eligible machinery investment, subject to admissible costs and limits.
Technology Upgradation
Eligible units can evaluate modernisation against the prescribed machinery, capacity and project approval requirements.
Specified Machinery Categories
Subsequent Government Resolutions may identify additional machinery categories for consideration under the applicable capital-subsidy provisions.
Note: These are potential benefits. Eligibility, sanction, disbursement and business outcomes are not guaranteed.
Maha-TUFS Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the applicable unit, production-history, financial, machinery, energy and project approval conditions.
Eligible Existing Units
The base guidelines cover eligible existing cooperative and private spinning mills and loom units in Maharashtra. Other textile businesses must establish eligibility under a specific applicable provision.
Production History
The base guidelines prescribe a production-history requirement relating to 15 years of production using existing machinery. Applicants must verify how this requirement applies to their specific unit and project.
Positive Net Worth
The applicant must meet the positive net-worth requirement prescribed by the applicable guidelines. Supporting financial records may be required during scrutiny.
Green-Energy Requirement
The base guidelines specify that the green-energy project capacity must be at least 20% of the sanctioned load or contract demand for conventional energy. Confirm the exact applicable condition and method of calculation with the current guidelines.
Eligible Machinery
The proposed machinery must meet the applicable notified machinery requirements and the conditions for the applicant's unit category. Do not assume that a machinery purchase qualifies merely because it is used in the textile industry.
Machinery-Upgradation Requirement
The original guidelines dated 15 October 2024 prescribed a 25% machinery-upgradation requirement. The amendment dated 7 August 2025 revises the requirement to 10% of installed capacity for the eligible spinning mills and loom units covered by that amendment. The 10% figure must not be assumed to apply to every textile business or every project. Verify the amendment's scope and calculation method before applying.
Registration and DPR Approval
Applicants must complete the prescribed registration process, obtain the required Textile Registration Number (TRN), submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR), and obtain the approvals required under the applicable process.
Other Applicable Conditions
Additional conditions may apply to units that have received government share capital or other assistance. The base guidelines include a repayment condition for relevant cooperative units that received government share capital. Confirm whether the prescribed 50% repayment condition applies to the specific unit.
Maha-TUFS Eligible Machinery
Machinery eligibility depends on the applicable Government Resolutions, notified machinery categories and technical requirements. A purchase by a textile business does not automatically qualify for subsidy.
Machinery Notification Framework
The applicable machinery provisions and subsequent notifications must be reviewed together with the base Maha-TUFS guidelines. Eligibility depends on the precise machinery, the unit category and the approved project.
- Confirm the exact machinery category and technical specifications.
- Check the applicable Government Resolution and notified machinery list.
- Verify the applicant's eligibility under the relevant unit category.
- Confirm the admissible cost and approved project scope.
- Do not assume used or refurbished machinery is eligible; verify its status under the applicable provisions.
Government Resolution dated 21 September 2026
The Government Resolution dated 21 September 2026 identifies specified additional machinery for capital-subsidy consideration under the applicable provisions. The listed technical-textile machinery includes complete production lines for polyester tyre-cord yarn, high-tenacity industrial yarn and other high-performance yarn manufacturing processes.
The GR should be read in full to identify the exact machinery covered. Inclusion in a machinery-related GR does not, by itself, establish eligibility for every applicant or remove the remaining scheme conditions. The exact machinery, applicant category, applicable provisions and required approvals must be checked before investment.
Machinery Verification Checklist
- Confirm the applicant's eligible unit category.
- Identify the exact machinery and technical specifications.
- Check the applicable machinery list and Government Resolution.
- Confirm admissible machinery cost and approved project scope.
- Complete the prescribed registration, DPR and approval process.
- Retain invoices, installation evidence and claim documents required under the scheme.
Maha-TUFS Subsidy Disbursement Schedule
Payment is subject to the prescribed claim, verification and approval process.
First Instalment · 60%
Under the base guidelines dated 15 October 2024, the first instalment becomes claimable after the modernised project has been operational for 12 months, subject to the prescribed online application, verification and approval requirements.
Second Instalment · 40%
The remaining instalment becomes claimable after the project has been operational for 24 months following modernisation, subject to the applicable conditions and approval.
These are claim milestones, not guaranteed payment dates. Applicants should verify the current claim requirements and implementation instructions before relying on a payment timeline.
How to Apply for Maha-TUFS
Follow the prescribed application process and obtain the required approvals.
Application Steps
- Check Eligibility: Review the eligible unit category, production history, financial requirements, energy conditions and proposed machinery.
- Verify Machinery: Check the exact machinery specifications against the applicable machinery list and Government Resolutions.
- Complete Registration: Follow the prescribed registration process and obtain the required Textile Registration Number (TRN).
- Prepare the DPR: Prepare the Detailed Project Report with existing capacity, proposed modernisation, machinery specifications and project cost.
- Obtain Required Approval: Complete scrutiny and obtain the required approval from the competent authority or committee before implementing the project.
- Implement the Approved Project: Procure and install eligible machinery in accordance with the approved project and applicable instructions.
- Submit the Claim: Submit the prescribed claim and supporting records through the official portal or process applicable to the project.
- Verification and Disbursement: The claim is subject to verification and approval by the competent authority. Payment is not automatic.
Official portal: eTextile Maharashtra
Documents to Prepare (Indicative)
- Constitution and business registration records.
- PAN and applicable tax-registration details.
- Audited financial statements and net-worth evidence.
- Production-history and existing-unit records.
- Existing machinery and installed-capacity details.
- Textile Registration Number (TRN) records.
- Detailed Project Report (DPR).
- Machinery quotations and technical specifications.
- Project-cost calculations and approved project records.
- Green-energy and electricity-related records, where applicable.
- Invoices, installation evidence and certificates required at claim stage.
Indicative only: This is not an exhaustive or officially mandated checklist. The definitive documents depend on the current registration, application and claim forms and the applicant's project. Verify the required documents with the official portal or competent authority before submitting.
Maha-TUFS Consultancy for Textile Manufacturers
Amplus Subsidy Solutions provides government subsidy and industrial incentive consultancy. We can assist textile businesses with a preliminary review of applicable conditions and preparation for the prescribed process.
- Preliminary eligibility assessment.
- Review of machinery eligibility and subsidy conditions.
- Assistance with DPR preparation and documentation.
- Guidance on registration and application requirements.
- Documentation support for claims and follow-up.
Final eligibility, sanction and disbursement remain subject to the applicable Government Resolutions, scrutiny and approval by the competent authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maha-TUFS
Key information on eligibility, subsidy rates, machinery and application.
Maha-TUFS is a capital investment subsidy scheme under Maharashtra's Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023–2028. It supports qualifying machinery investment by eligible units, subject to the applicable Government Resolutions and approval conditions.
The base guidelines provide zone-wise rates of 40% for Zone 1, 35% for Zone 2, 30% for Zone 3 and 25% for Zone 4, subject to the respective ceilings, eligible machinery cost and all applicable conditions.
The base guidelines specify ceilings of ₹25 crore for Zone 1, ₹20 crore for Zone 2, ₹15 crore for Zone 3 and ₹10 crore for Zone 4. The admissible amount depends on the eligible machinery cost, applicable zone and approval conditions.
The base guidelines cover eligible cooperative and private spinning mills and loom units. Applicants must also meet the applicable production-history, financial, machinery, energy, registration and approval requirements.
The original guidelines prescribed a 25% machinery-upgradation requirement. The amendment dated 7 August 2025 revises the requirement to 10% of installed capacity for the eligible spinning mills and loom units covered by that amendment. Applicants should verify the scope and calculation method before relying on the 10% figure.
No. Eligibility depends on the applicant's unit category, qualifying machinery and all other applicable conditions. Garment, knitting, processing and other textile businesses should verify coverage under a specific applicable provision.
Under the base guidelines, the subsidy is structured in two instalments: 60% after the modernised project has been operational for 12 months, and 40% after 24 months, subject to the prescribed claim, verification and approval process.
Applicants must not assume that the same machinery investment can receive capital subsidy under multiple government schemes. Check the applicable restrictions for the exact project and machinery before submitting a claim.
Applicants should follow the registration, DPR submission, scrutiny and approval process prescribed by the Textiles Department. Consult the official eTextile portal for the current process and forms. Obtain the required project approval before implementing the modernisation.
Amplus Subsidy Solutions can assist with preliminary eligibility assessment, machinery review, DPR documentation and guidance on the prescribed application and claim process. Final approval rests with the competent authority.
Maha-TUFS Scheme Explained
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