How the capital investment subsidy works
Section 14.4.1 of the Maharashtra Tourism Policy 2024 provides a direct capital investment incentive to eligible tourism units. For hotels, motels, resorts, log huts, and cottages (Accommodations Category A), the rate is 20% of eligible FCI with a maximum cap of ₹20 crore.
This is not an upfront grant. The subsidy is disbursed in five equal annual installments starting from the Commercial Operation Date (COD), subject to verification by the Directorate of Tourism.
Subsidy rates by project type
| Project type | Category | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel / Resort / Motel | Accommodations (A) | 20% | ₹20 Cr |
| Homestay / B&B / Vacation Rental | Accommodations (B) | 15% | ₹15 Cr |
| MSME Tourism Unit | MSME | 15% | ₹15 Cr |
| Ultra-Mega Project | Ultra-Mega | 10% | ₹25 Cr |
What counts as eligible FCI?
- Building construction and civil works
- Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E)
- Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and kitchen installations
- Pre-operative expenses directly related to the project
- Investments made within 4 years prior to Commercial Operation Date
- Land cost is EXCLUDED from FCI (except for SGST calculation purposes)
- Intangible assets and government grants already received are ineligible
Disbursement schedule
- 5 equal annual installments from Commercial Operation Date (COD)
- Eligible investment within 4 years prior to COD
- Maximum annual disbursement = Eligible FCI ÷ eligibility period
- Total payout capped at eligible FCI or eligibility period end, whichever is earlier
- Annual claims require CA-certified FCI statement, invoices, and bank statements
Example: 100-room resort in Zone C
A resort with ₹80 crore eligible FCI in Zone C (Rest of Maharashtra) qualifies for 20% × ₹80 Cr = ₹16 crore capital subsidy, disbursed as ₹3.2 crore per year for 5 years. Combined with 100% stamp duty exemption and 100% SGST reimbursement for 10 years, the total policy benefit can exceed ₹30 crore over the project lifecycle.
Ultra-Mega projects
Projects with ₹500 crore FCI and 800 direct jobs anywhere in Maharashtra qualify as Ultra-Mega units with 10% capital incentive (cap ₹25 crore) and enhanced SGST, interest, and electricity benefits over a 15-year eligibility period.