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Scheme for Cottage and Village Industries (Composite Loan Scheme)

in Puducherry

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Scheme for Cottage and Village Industries (Composite Loan Scheme) in Puducherry

Scheme for Cottage and Village Industries (Composite Loan Scheme) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.

Apply for Scheme for Cottage and Village Industries (Composite Loan Scheme) in Puducherry

Scheme Overview

The scheme aims to extend composite financial assistance (term loan and/or working capital loan) to Artisans, Village and Cottage Industries, and Micro Enterprises promoted by residents of Puducherry. Benefits include loans up to ₹25,00,000/- per unit.

Eligibility Criteria

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The promoter shall be a resident of Puducherry.

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The applicant must belong to one of the following sectors -

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- Artisans Village and Cottage Industries sector.

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- Small Industries in the tiny sector.

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- Micro Enterprises projects.

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The loan application purpose must be for assistance for fixed assets and/or working capital.

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The cost of machinery must have a ceiling of ₹25,00,000/- per unit.

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Benefits

Financial assistance (Term Loan and/or Working Capital Loan) up to a maximum of ₹25,00,000/- per unit.

Loan proceeds may be used for assistance for fixed assets and/or working capital.

Loan proceeds may be considered for the purchase of new machinery/equipment and to meet the working capital requirement.

The maximum repayment period is 8 years, including a moratorium period of maximum 1 year.

The Debt Equity Ratio (DER) required for loans under this scheme up to ₹25,00,000/- is 3:1.

Term loans and working capital loans up to ₹25,00,000/- are charged an interest rate of 10% (Ten per cent) per annum.

A concessional rate of interest, 0.5% (zero point five per cent) less than the normal rate, is charged for units promoted by Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Differently Abled persons.

Collateral security in the form of immovable property shall be offered, apart from the mortgage/hypothecation of proposed fixed assets.

The value of immovable property situated in the Union Territory of Puducherry offered as security must be not less than the amount of the term loan sanctioned.

If the immovable property is situated outside the Union Territory of Puducherry, its value must be not less than 150% of the loan amount if it includes land with a building.

If the immovable property offered outside the Union Territory of Puducherry is only land, its value must be not less than 200% of the loan amount.

For units promoted by Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Differently Abled persons, the value of the property to be offered as collateral security is reduced and fixed at 50% (Fifty per cent) of the loan amount.

The valuation of properties offered as security shall be assessed by engaging Chartered Engineers/valuers from the approved panel of the Corporation.

Required Documents

# Document
1 Copy Of Acknowledgement Of Micro, Small, And Medium Enterprise Registration Certificate Obtained From Industries Department.
2 Copy Of Lease Deed For The Work Premises In ₹10.00 Stamp Paper.
3 Copy Of Sale Deed For The Work Premises (In Case The Premises Is Owned By The Applicant).
4 Site And Factory Building Plan With Machinery Layout And Civil Estimate (2 Copies) (Obtained From Approved Panel Valuer Of Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development And Investment Corporation Limited).
5 Quotation From Selected Supplier For All Machinery And Equipment Proposed With Detailed Specification And Catalogue (Original To Be Produced).
6 Two Comparative Quotations From Standard Suppliers For All Machinery And Equipment Proposed (Original To Be Produced).
7 Comparative Statement For Machinery With Justification For Choosing The Supplier.
8 Selected Machinery Supplier’s Client List With Detailed Postal Address.
9 Copy Of Proof For Having Registered As An Approved Supplier With Other Financial Institutions / Banks.
10 Proof For Sale Price Of End Product From The Existing Manufacturer / Dealer.
11 Quotation / Bill Copies For Each Item Of Raw Materials To Be Used With Arrangements For Regular Supply.
12 Manufacturing Process Details With Flow Chart.
13 Statistics For Demand And Supply Position Of Product With Proof, Existing Competitions, Major Consumers Details, And Tie-Up Letters For Marketing The Product.
14 Copy Of Partnership Deed And Acknowledgement Of Registrar Of Firms (In The Case Of Partnership Firm).
15 Memorandum And Articles Of Association (In The Case Of Private Limited Company).
16 Bio-Data Of All The Promoters (Duly Filled In All Respect As Per The Format Enclosed).
17 Copies Of Pan Card, Voters Identity, Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, And Bank Pass Book.
18 Mandatory Furnishing Of Details Asked For In The Application At Page Numbers 12, 13, 14, And 15 To Prepare The Appraisal Report.
19 Consent Letter From Bank For Sanction Of Working Capital Loan.
20 Consent Letter To Offer Collateral Security To The Extent Required By Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development And Investment Corporation Limited.
21 Balance Sheet And Profit And Loss Account For Last 3 Years And Banker’s Details (For Interested Concerns/Existing Unit).
22 Investigation Fee At 0.50% On The Loan Amount Applied Plus Applicable Service Tax (For Women/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Differently Abled Entrepreneurs, 50% Concession Has To Be Paid).
23 Applicable Licence Copies, Including Inspector Of Factories Approval, Municipal / Panchayat Permission, And Pollution Clearance, Etc..
24 Puducherry Planning Authority Approval (PPA Approval) (Required For Loans Above ₹10,00,000/-).
25 Original Title Deed.
26 Antecedent Title Deeds.
27 Encumbrance Certificate For 30 Years.
28 Valuation Certificate (Obtained From Approved Panel Valuer Of Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development And Investment Corporation Limited).
29 Field Measurement Book Copy (FMB Copy).
30 Patta Copy.
31 Legal Opinion Report For Factory Site And Collateral Security Property.

How to Apply in Puducherry

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Visit the PIPDIC website. Click "Login". Click the “New customer” link under the “Login” menu, enter a username, email-id, password, and captcha, and then click the "Register" button. Use the registered email-id to log in. An OTP is sent to the re…

Online Visit the PIPDIC website. Click "Login". Click the “New customer” link under the “Login” menu, enter a username, email-id, password, and captcha, and then click the "Register" button. Use the registered email-id to log in. An OTP is sent to the registered email address. The applicant is then required to enter the OTP and click "Login" to access to the customer dashboard. Upon successful login, the customer needs to update their profile by accessing the "Edit Profile" option (top right corner of the dashboard). The applicant must provide all required details. Click "Submit". To initiate the loan application process, the applicant must navigate from the customer dashboard by clicking on the "Applications" tab. A pop-up window displaying a checklist of General Terms and Conditions, interest rate structure, investigation fees, and collateral security norms will appear for review. Carefully read this checklist, confirm that all necessary documents have been gathered as requested, and click the “I Agree” button to proceed to the application form. Fill the multi-step application form, providing appropriate details in all mandatory fields across the required steps. The applicant must carefully read and agree to the comprehensive declaration provided within the application form (covering confirmation of true information, absence of unauthorized borrowing arrangements, and consent to verification) before finally ticking the "I agree to terms" checkbox and clicking the final "Submit" button for the main application form. The system will redirect the applicant to enter the Biodata of the Promoter, Partner, or Director, which is typically a multi-step process. The necessary KYC and supporting documents must be uploaded by clicking the "Choose File" button next to each field. Once the entire application and bio-data submission is complete, pay the applicable application fee. If selecting online payment, the system automatically redirects the applicant to the payment summary page, where they verify their details and make the payment. Upon successful payment, the user is redirected back to PIPDIC website, where a receipt for the application fee paid is generated. The applicant can print this receipt or save it to their computer as a PDF for future reference. The customer can monitor the status of their submitted application (which will initially show a status like 'UNDER REVIEW') by clicking the "View My application" link on the dashboard and selecting the relevant loan application in the drop-down menu. For loans up to ₹25,00,000/-, the application fee is ₹100/-. For loans above ₹25,00,000/-, the application fee is ₹200/-. The applicant can contact the Managing Director, Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited at No.60, Romain Rolland Street, Puducherry 605001. The office phone number is 0413-2334361. The email address for contact is [email protected]. The General Manager (Administration) can be contacted via mobile at 9894653835.

Common questions in Puducherry

Who can apply for Scheme for Cottage and Village Industries (Composite Loan Scheme) in Puducherry?

Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Scheme for Cottage and Village Industries (Composite Loan Scheme). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.

What documents are required for Scheme for Cottage and Village Industries (Composite Loan Scheme) in Puducherry?

Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Women, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Differently abled entrepreneurs are eligible for a 50% concession on the investigation fee. <br>

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