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Core Financial Product

Term Loan

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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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)
1 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.
Sl. No. Unit Name Rating Agency Rating Date Valid Upto Concession Certificate
1 CREDITThe floating interest rate is fixed based on Credit Rating Mechanism of the Corporation. There are 9 interest bands with incremental increases of 0.25% each. The credit rating is assessed based on the factors such as Line of experience of promoters, CIBIL Scores, Net worth of promoters, Past performance, Proposed business activity, Debt Equity Ratio, Value of land & building, Security offered, Gre AAA 16 Mar 2026 The floating interest rate is fixed based on Credit Rating Mechanism of the Corporation. There are 9

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Application Forms

Download the relevant application form for your scheme. All forms are in PDF format.

Annexure-Project Financing
Annexure-Project Financing
Updated: 16 Mar 2026
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Application1
Updated: 23 Feb 2026
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Application2
Updated: 23 Feb 2026
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Caravan Scheme
Caravan Scheme
Updated: 16 Mar 2026
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Chief Minister Special Assistance Scheme
Chief Minister Special Assistance Scheme
Updated: 16 Mar 2026
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WE Mission
WE Mission
Updated: 16 Mar 2026
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Scaleup Fund
Scaleup Fund
Updated: 16 Mar 2026
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Annexure-Chief Minister Special Assistance Scheme
Annexure-Chief Minister Special Assistance Scheme
Updated: 16 Mar 2026
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Seed Fund Assistance
Seed Fund Assistance
Updated: 16 Mar 2026
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Contact Persons – District Wise

Reach out to our designated officers in your district for loan enquiries, application assistance, and follow-up support.

Ernakulam
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Shri. Nithesh B
Asst. General Manager
KSIDC, Kochi
0484-2323810
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Shri. Adel K M
Manager
KSIDC, Kochi
0484-2323810
DA
Dr. Ashik Sheik
Manager
KSIDC, Kochi
0484-2323810
SJ
Shri.Anush Joseph
Manager
KSIDC, Kochi
99953 55693
Kozhikode
SK
Shri.Jose Kurian Mundackal
Deputy. General Manager
KSIDC, Kozhikode
+91 94465 68005
SV
Shri Vineeth V
Ass. Manager
KSIDC,Kozhikode
+91 95673 93889
SB
Shri. Bivin Babu
Deputy. Manager
KSIDC, Kozhikode
+91 8089221696
Thiruvananthapuram
SB
Shir Biju BG
Deputy. General Manager
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0471-2318922,
SF
Smt. Feleesha Sabu
Assistant Manager
KSIDC, Trivandrum
0471-2318922,

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