Maharashtra AVGC-XR Policy 2025

Incentives & provisions

Total outlay

₹3,266 crore total, per the Government Resolution — ₹1,306 crore for 2025–30 and an estimated ₹1,960 crore for 2031–50, with ₹100 crore in additional budget approved for the current financial year 2025–26.

Anchor unit subsidy

The first 10 units investing at least ₹50 crore and employing at least 100 people each get anchor-unit status: a subsidy of up to 25% of fixed capital investment, capped at ₹25 crore, paid over 5 years.

Capital subsidy for MSMEs

New AVGC-XR MSME units directly employing at least 10 people can claim a 20% capital subsidy, capped at ₹25 lakh, paid over 3 years.

Stamp duty exemption

100% stamp duty exemption on specified transactions (mortgage, lease, conveyance, etc.) for new units and expansions in AVGC-XR/IT parks, SEZs and STPI-registered units, and eligible units outside dedicated parks, subject to conditions.

Electricity duty exemption

New units registered with the Directorate of Industries: exempt from electricity duty for 10 years in Zone I (Mumbai and Pune metropolitan regions) or 15 years in Zone II (elsewhere); SEZ/STPI-registered 100% exporting units get 20 years.

Power tariff subsidy

₹2 per unit power tariff subsidy for 5 years for new AVGC-XR units in the state.

WAVES participation fund

₹200 crore dedicated fund to support Maharashtra's participation in the WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) ecosystem.

AVGC-XR Fund

₹300 crore dedicated fund to support local AVGC-XR entrepreneurs and startups.

AVGC-XR Parks

Dedicated infrastructure parks at Film City (Mumbai), Navi Mumbai, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Kolhapur/Satara, and Nagpur — per the policy's English annexure. 60% of park area is reserved for AVGC-XR units; the remainder supports residential, institutional and recreational space.

Round-the-clock operations

Essential Services status granted — units may operate 24x7x365 without standard shift-hour restrictions.