Processing Sector Initiative

Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme

To strengthen the textile value chain, the Government of Tamil Nadu has introduced a Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for the Textile Processing Sector. This initiative focuses on sustainability, modernization, and improved efficiency to make Tamil Nadu a hub for advanced textile processing.

Investment Benefits

Comprehensive financial support tailored for different types of textile processing operations

New Units

25% Capital Investment Subsidy on eligible project cost (with a ceiling of ₹5 crore per unit).

Building the Future

Establishment of sustainable processing units
Setting up of ZLD-based Individual Effluent Treatment Plants (IETPs) in compliance with TNPCB standards.

Existing Units

25% Capital Investment Subsidy on eligible project cost (with a ceiling of ₹4 crore per unit).

Driving Modernisation

Expansion, modernization, and technological upgradation of units and effluent treatment facilities.
Enhanced capacity, energy efficiency, water efficiency, and chemical efficiency.

Priority Focus Areas

Processing units handling Technical Textiles / Synthetic fibre-based textiles.
Processing units with advanced printing machines.
Processing units with Continuous Dyeing/Processing Ranges, Water-Frugal Technology and other advanced machinery.
Processing units with sustainability initiatives (ETP, agro waste boilers, heat recovery systems, etc.).
Processing units with Digitalization and Automation (Industry 4.0, IoT, etc.).

Who Can Apply?

Comprehensive eligibility criteria for textile processing units

Dyeing Units – Chemical or natural dyeing.
Textile Printing Units – Screen, digital, or rotary printing.
Integrated Processing Units – Combined dyeing, printing, finishing.
Common Processing Facilities – Shared textile processing infrastructure.
Registered Business Entity – Proprietorship, Partnership, or LLP.
Located within Tamil Nadu – Unit must be Tamil Nadu–based.
Environmental Approvals (TNPCB) – Consent to Establish/Operate required.

Dyeing Machines & Equipment
Printing Machinery
Finishing Equipment
Automated Processing Systems
Quality Control Instruments

Infrastructure & Civil Works

Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP)
Reverse Osmosis Plants
Boilers & Steam Systems
Processing-related Civil Works
Utility Infrastructure

Application Process

Simple 5 step process for getting capital investment subsidy

Documentation Preparation

Prepare comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR) with all supporting documents and compliance certificates.

Online Submission

Submit via Single Window Portal at https://tntextiles.tn.gov.in with complete documentation.

Department Verification

Application verification and forwarding to Technical Evaluation Committee for assessment.

Committee Evaluation

Technical committee evaluation and approval based on comprehensive criteria examination.

Implementation & Disbursement

Project implementation as per DPR and subsidy disbursement in scheduled instalments.

Access Application Portal

Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme

Investment Benefits

Building the Future

Driving Modernisation

Priority Focus Areas

Who Can Apply?

Existing Units

Infrastructure & Civil Works

Application Process

Documentation Preparation

Online Submission

Department Verification

Committee Evaluation

Implementation & Disbursement

Regional Support Centers

Karur

Tiruppur

Salem

Madurai