To provide hassle free finance for meeting long-term establishing, expansion, modernizing and plant modification requirements of the applicant.
To Partnership, LLP, Private Limited and Public Limited Companies
Financial Assistance of Rs. 100 Lakhs to Rs. 6,000 Lakhs
Repayment period of 6 to 10 years, fixed depending on the cashflow
Loan Quantum
Loans from ₹5 Lakhs to ₹25 Crore for eligible industrial enterprises across all sectors.
Repayment Period
Flexible repayment up to 10 years with moratorium period based on project requirements.
Eligible Sectors
Manufacturing, agro-processing, tourism, healthcare, IT hardware, and allied sectors.
Purpose Coverage
Covers land, building, plant & machinery, and other fixed assets for new/expansion projects.
Core Financial Product
Equipment Purchase Loan
To provide financial assistance for meeting plant & machinery / utilities / equipment purchase requirements of the existing/ new clients with good track record
To Partnership, LLP, Private Limited and Public Limited Companies
Financial Assistance of Rs. 200 Lakhs to Rs. 2,000 Lakhs
Repayment period of 5 to 8 years, fixed depending on the cashflow
Moratorium period 6 months
Machinery & Equipment
Finance for plant, machinery, equipment, and associated installations at competitive rates.
Quick Processing
Simplified appraisal process with faster disbursement for equipment loans.
Green Equipment Bonus
Additional interest concession for energy-efficient or environmentally friendly equipment.
Collateral
Hypothecation of purchased equipment accepted as primary collateral security.
Core Financial Product
Corporate Loan
To provide financial assistance to established Corporate groups for acquisition of assets or/and expansion / modernization / diversifications
The group company shall be a reputed player in the sector led by a professional and proven management of good reputation
Existing and new clients with good performance track record can avail the scheme
Sanction is purely based on the strength of the balance sheet & profitability and volume & prospects of the existing business
Financial Assistance of Rs.200 Lakhs to Rs. 4,000 Lakhs
Repayment period of 5 to 8 years, fixed depending on the cashflow
Moratorium period of 6 to 12 months
Interest rate of 8.50 % to 10.50% (floating, based on internal credit rating mechanism)
Additional 0.5% rebate on prompt repayment of financial assistance
Security for the loan shall first charge on the existing fixed assets of the company, assets to be acquired, collateral etc. to cover at least 150% of the loan
Release of security documents:Within 30 days after closure of loan and production of NOC from other institutions/RR/Dept/ evidence of disposal of litigation etc:
Higher Loan Limits
Loans above ₹25 Crore for established corporate entities with strong financial track records.
Structured Financing
Customised repayment schedules aligned to projected cash flows and business cycles.
Dedicated RM
A dedicated Relationship Manager for corporate clients ensures seamless loan management.
Multi-Sector Eligibility
Open to companies across manufacturing, infrastructure, hospitality, and service sectors.
Core Financial Product
Working Capital Term Loan
To provide hassle free finance for meeting long-term establishing, expansion, modernizing and plant modification requirements of the existing/ new clients with good track record
To provide financial assistance to eligible entities for meeting the working capital requirements
To Partnership, LLP, Private Limited and Public Limited Companies
Financial Assistance of Rs. 200 Lakhs to Rs. 2,500 Lakhs
Repayment period of 5 to 8 years, fixed depending on the cashflow
Interest rate of 8.50% to 10.50% (floating, based on internal credit rating mechanism)
Additional 0.5% rebate on prompt repayment of financial assistance
Security shall be first charge over the existing fixed assets of the company exclusively or on a pari passu basis so as to provide security margin of 25% or 133.33% collateral security or a combination of two
Release of security documents:Within 30 days after closure of loan and production of NOC from other institutions/RR/Dept/ evidence of disposal of litigation etc:
Short-Term Needs
Designed to bridge temporary liquidity gaps in operational funding cycles of industrial units.
Flexible Tenure
Repayment tenures up to 5 years with options suited to business cash flows.
Minimal Documentation
Streamlined documentation process for faster processing and disbursal of funds.
Existing Unit Benefit
Available to existing KSIDC borrowers with a good repayment track record.
Core Financial Product
Share Investment
To give financial assistance in the form of share capital contribution to public limited entities
Equity Share Investment up to 26% in select cases
Preference Share Investment up to 11% in select case. Dividend rate prescribed is the term lending rate
Release of security documents:Within 30 days after closure of loan and production of NOC from other institutions/RR/Dept/ evidence of disposal of litigation etc:
Equity Participation
KSIDC takes a minority equity stake in companies with strong growth potential.
Nurturing Startups
Special focus on early-stage companies and technology-driven enterprises in Kerala.
Board Representation
KSIDC nominee director offers strategic guidance and governance support.
Exit Options
Structured exit mechanisms including buy-back, IPO, or strategic sale of equity stake.
Core Financial Product
KSIDC Privilege Card
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Premier
To give financial assistance to the best of KSIDC assisted units having a minimum of 3 years of association
The new loan up shall be 50% of the outstanding amount
Loans shall be offered in the lowest rate in the interest band
Should have good repayment track record with KSIDC and the accounts must be in standard category
Has submitted the latest audited/provisional balance sheet
Processing fee shall be waived
Priority Processing
Loan applications from Privilege Card holders are fast-tracked with dedicated desk processing.
Interest Concession
Additional 0.5% interest rate concession over and above standard prompt payment rebate.
Loyalty Rewards
Exclusive access to KSIDC events, training programmes, and business networking opportunities.
Eligibility
Open to KSIDC borrowers with a minimum 3-year relationship and clean repayment record.
Special Financial Product
Bill Discounting Loan
To provide finance support for purchase / discounting of bills to Class A/B registered contractors with KWA, PWD etc. who have executed works (Civil,Mechanical,engineering ) of Government Department/ undertakings and whose bills are pending at Treasury
The minimum loan amount shall be Rs.200 lakhs. The maximum amount shall be limited to the amount indicated in the Government Promissory Note. The exposure of KSIDC to an entity at any point of time shall not exceed Rs.2500 lakhs.
The interest rate shall be 9.00% (floating)
Partners/ Shareholders/ Directors and persons authorized by the Board (in case of societies) shall provide personal guarantee for the loan.
Instant Liquidity
Convert approved invoices to cash within 48 hours of submission to KSIDC.
Competitive Discount Rate
Attractive discount rates with transparent fee structures for all eligible bills.
Eligible Bills
Government and PSU invoices, confirmed purchase orders, and trade bills accepted.
Revolving Facility
Revolving credit line available for frequent bill discounting needs.
Special Financial Product
Contractor Loan
To provide financial assistance by way of working capital term loan to eligible, established and creditworthy applicants in the State for execution of various works in connection with Government assigned contracts in the State
To Company, LLP, Proprietorship concern or Partnership Firm
Shall be provided a financial assistance of 60% of the cost of work awarded
Financial Assistance of Rs. 50 Lakhs to Rs. 6,000 Lakhs
Repayment period of 3 years
Interest rate of 9.50% (floating)
Security for the loan shall be unencumbered collateral security, irrevocable Bank Guarantee, and fixed deposit in nationalized / scheduled banks providing 133% of cover for the loan sanctioned
Infrastructure Projects
For contractors executing roads, buildings, bridges, and government civil works.
Equipment Finance
Finance for construction machinery, vehicles, and site equipment for active contracts.
Work Order Security
Valid work order or contract document accepted as primary collateral for the loan.
Bill Advance
Advance against running account bills for smoother cash flow management at project sites.
Special Financial Product
Caravan Loan
To provide finance for meeting the expenditure for purchasing of new caravans and / or setting up caravan parks
Maximum finance from KSIDC per caravan is limited to 70 % of the cost of caravan. Promoters have to bring in the balance 30 %
Financial Assistance of Rs. 25 Lakhs to Rs. 100 Lakhs per caravan, with the maximum lending limit being Rs. 500 Lakhs
To Existing resorts/resort groups (firms, LLP and limited companies), Existing fleet owners/tour operators (firms, LLP and limited companies) and Returnee migrants
Repayment period of 7 years
Moratorium period of 12 months, extendable by another 6 months, from the date of first disbursement
Interest rate of 8.50% (floating)
Security for the loan shall be hypothecation of the caravan. In case of multiple vehicles financed, collateral security to cover 140% security shall be provided
In case of funding for caravan parks, mortgage of caravan park exclusively to cover 140%
Tourism Promotion
Supports Kerala Tourism's caravan tourism initiative across scenic routes and nature trails.
Attractive Financing
Up to 85% of caravan cost financed with competitive interest rates and easy repayment.
Eco-Tourism Focus
Priority for eco-friendly and solar-powered caravans with additional incentives.
Eligible Applicants
Open to tour operators, hospitality units, and individuals registered with Kerala Tourism.
Special Financial Product
WE Funding (Women Entrepreneur Funding)
To provide financial assistance to existing women entrepreneurs in the manufacturing/service business using industrial machinery/equipment for scaling up through expansion, modernization and related diversification with the turnover condition mentioned below.
The minimum average annual turnover shall be Rs.10.00 Lakhs for seeking assistance under this scheme up to Rs.25.00 lakhs and for above Rs.25.00 lakhs assistance, average annual turnover shall be double the loan requirement.
Assistance shall be given to proprietorship, partnership firms, limited liability partnerships, private limited companies etc. owned and managed by women (holding 51% or more)
Loan assistance of up to 80% of project cost shall be provided
Lending limits shall be a maximum of Rs.50.00 Lakhs
Interest rate of 7.50%
Tenure of loan shall be limited to a maximum of 6 years, including a moratorium up to 6 months from the date of sanction of loan
Concessional Interest
Interest subsidy of 2% over and above standard industrial incentives for women entrepreneurs.
Enhanced Loan Limit
Higher loan eligibility limits for women-led enterprises compared to the general category.
Collateral Relaxation
Relaxed collateral requirements and third-party guarantee provisions for eligible applicants.
Mentorship & Training
Mandatory mentorship linkage and free business development training for WE Fund beneficiaries.
Startup Support – Scale Up Assistance
Scale Up Funding
The objective of the scheme is to support innovative home-grown start-ups to scale up their operations from Kerala.
The Start-up shall be a Private Limited company with valid registration of KSUM/DPIIT and shall have completed product development and started commercial operations /generating revenues or utilized the assistance received in the seed stage effectively and has also commenced repaying/closed the assistance sought or has received major recognition from renowned institutions/agencies /received external investor funding support etc.
The financial assistance will be by way of loan/equity assistance up to Rs. 100.00 lakhs per venture subject to a maximum of 70 % of the Project cost.
The loan tenure is 4 years, including a one-year moratorium from the date of the first disbursement.
The Scale-Up Support up to Rs.50.00 lakhs will be sanctioned as collateral free loan backed by Personal guarantee and Primary Security.
Scale-up support loans ranging from Rs. 50.00 lakhs to Rs. 100.00 lakhs, is given against collateral security equal to minimum 50% of the loan amount, Personal guarantee and Primary Security.
Minimum 30 % of project cost should be brought in and spent upfront by Promoter for availing first tranche disbursement.
Growth Capital Access
Term loans and working capital at subsidised rates for enterprises with proven business models.
Technology Upgradation
Dedicated funding for machinery modernisation and technology adoption to improve productivity.
Market Linkage Support
Access to e-commerce platforms, buyer-seller meets, and trade fair participation grants.
Capacity Building
Management development programmes, quality certifications, and export readiness training.
Rate of Interest
Prompt Payment Rebate: A rebate of 0.5% is available on the floating interest rate for prompt payment of instalments. Rates shown below are before this rebate is applied.
Sl. No.
Scheme
Floating Interest Rate (Before 0.5% rebate on prompt payments)
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Term Loan
8.50
2
Corporate Loan8.50% to 10.50% based on Credit Rating
8.50% to 10.50%
3
CM Special Assistance Scheme8.5%-3% interest subvention after fund allocation from Govt.
5.5%
4
Equipment Purchase Loan8.50% to 10.50% based on Credit Rating
8.50% to 10.50%
5
Working Capital Term Loan8.50% to 10.50% based on Credit Rating
8.50% to 10.50%
6
Privilege Card
8.5%
7
Caravan Loan
8.5%
8
Bill Discounting LoanNo rebate
10.5%
9
Contractor LoanNo rebate
9.5%
10
WE FundingNo rebate
7.5%
11
Seed FundingRBI Bank rate,simple interest; No rebate
6.75%
12
Scale Up Fundingsimple interest; No rebate
7%
Note: Interest rates are subject to revision without prior notice. Please contact KSIDC for the latest rates before submitting your application.
Credit Rating: KSIDC encourages all borrowers to obtain a credit rating from an empanelled rating agency. A favourable rating may entitle the unit to an interest rate concession.
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Rating
Agency
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