76 incentives for Gold certified MSMEs
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Department of Industries, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh
As per Arunachal Pradesh State Industrial and Investment Policy 2020, the fee payable for obtaining BIS/ISO/FSSAI/AGMARK/HALLMARK/SILK MARK/ZED Certification etc by eligible unit, will be provided subsidy up to the extent of 100% subject to a ceiling of Rs. 20 lakhs per unit.
Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprise Department, GoA
The fee payable for obtaining BIS/ ISO/ FSSAI/ AGMARK/ HALLMARK/ SILK MARK/ ZED Certification etc. and fee payable for getting Technical knowhow/ Technology transfer from any recognized national /international research laboratories/ Technical Institutes/ University, Institutions like CFTRI, CIPET, etc. by eligible unit, will be provided subsidy up to the extent of 75%, subject to a ceiling of Rs. 10.00 lakh.
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Commerce and Industries
The new and existing Micro, Small and Medium category industries established by general category entrepreneurs in the State shall be reimbursed 50% of the amount spent, maximum Rs. 5 Lakh for obtaining ISO 9000, ISO14000, ISO18000, ISO22000 category, IS certification, ZED certification, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) certification LEBPcertification in the field of new and renewable energy, Euro Standard or other similar national/international certification
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Gujarat
With a vision to encourage domestic products to be globally competitive, the policy will promote quality certifications under Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED scheme) and also support to obtain ISI/WHO-GMP/Hallmark certifications & other national/International certification from Quality Council of India. For ZED certification, MSMEs can avail assistance up-to 50% of certification cost maximum up-to INR 50,000 after deducting the assistance received from Government of India.
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Directorate of MSME
The freight assistance to the extent of 1% of Free on Board (FOB) value or actual freight excluding government fee and taxes on transportation of goods from place of manufacture to the seaport/ air cargo/ by road up to international border, whichever is less and maximum up to INR 10 lakh in ‘C’ and ‘D’ category blocks and INR 5 lakh in ‘A’ and ‘B’ category blocks per annum to new exporting micro and small enterprises with turnover less than INR 10 crore and having ZED certification, located anywhere in the State.
Directorate of MSME
75% reimbursement of the total expenditure incurred for obtaining certification and logistics charges thereof subject to a maximum of INR 5 lakhs per certification for obtaining ISO/ HACCP/ BSI/ WHO-GMP/ ZED/TS/ Hallmark certifications and INR 10 lakhs per certification for other country specific certifications and would be in addition to the support being provided by Government of India.
Directorate of MSME
Reimbursement @50% of premium paid on insurance max upto INR 1.5 lakh per annum per unit for Micro and Small units for 05 years having ZED certification
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Department of Industries & Commerce (J &K)
New units, existing units and existing units undertaking substantial expansion, procuring quality certification like ISO, ISI, BIS, FPO, BEE, AGMARK, ECOMARK, ZED rating etc shall be given a subsidy of 30% of the total cost incurred for obtaining the said certificate, subject to a maximum of Rs 2 Lakhs, as certified by the CA. This incentive, however, can be availed only once.
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Department of Industries, Govt of Jharkhand
Jharkhand Industrial & Investment Promotion Policy 2021: Clause No. 6.2.2 – Any Nationally /Internationally accredited certification will be provided with assistance for obtaining quality certification @ 100% of the expenditure incurred up-to maximum of Rs. 10 Lakh. Department of Industries will allow ZED certified unit concessions as per norms.
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Department, Government of M.P
For ZED Certification for improving brand recognition of MSME and reducing effect on environment: GoI provides assistance @ 80%, 60% and 50% to micro, small and medium units respectively. GoMP will provide assistance up-to 50% of the balance amount (10%,20%,25% of total cost respectively to micro, small and medium units).
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Maharashtra Industries department
The followings incentives shall be admissible to the Expansion Projects of MSMEs so as to promote quality competitiveness, Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED scheme), Research & Development, technology up-gradation, water & energy conservation, cleaner production measures and credit rating: - (i) 5% subsidy only on additional capital equipment acquired for Technology Up-gradation, subject to a maximum of Rs. 25 lakhs. (ii) 75 % subsidy on the expenses incurred on quality certification limited to Rs. 1 Lakh. (iii) 25% subsidy on additional capital equipment acquired for cleaner production measures, limited to Rs. 5 Lakhs. (iv) 75 % subsidy on the expenses incurred on patent registration limited to Rs.10 Lakh for the National patents and Rs. 20 lakhs for the International patents. (v) 75% of cost of water audit limited to Rs. 1.00 Lakh. (vi) 75% of cost of energy audit limited to Rs. 2.00 lakh. (vii) 50% of the cost of Capital Equipment under the measures to conserve/recycle water, limited to Rs. 5 lakhs. (viii) 50% of the cost of additional Capital Equipment for improving energy Efficiency, limited to Rs. 5 lakh
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
MSME
i- 80% of balance expenses deducting central govt. assistance for micro ii- 60% of balance expenses deducting central govt. assistance for small iii- 50% of balance expenses deducting central govt. assistance for medium
MSME
50% of balance expenses deducting central govt. assistance up to upper limit Rs.1 lakh
MSME
50% of balance expenses deducting central govt. assistance up to upper limit Rs.2 lakh
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Directorate of Industries & Commerce
Subsidy for Quality Certification: Assistance will be granted for maximum 3 quality certifications @ 50% of the cost of quality certification with a ceiling of Rs. 2 lakhs per unit. The cost of certification will include fees charged by certification agency, approved by Quality Council of India (QCI) (excluding travel, hotel and surveillance charges.
Department of Industries & Commerce, Punjab
Reimbursement of 50% of expenses subject to maximum of Rs. 5 lakh incurred on plant and machinery/testing equipment for obtaining at least bronze category status under ZED scheme.
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Industries
In Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme, 2019 [ Clause 5.15 (e) ] there is a Provision of "One-time reimbursement of 50% of Investment made on plant and machinery and testing equipments for obtaining Sliver or Gold or Diamond or Platinum rating under Zero Defect and Zero Effect Certification Scheme of Government of India, subject to maximum of rupees five lakh.
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Department of Industries and Commerce, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
All existing micro and small manufacturing enterprises with Quality Certifications including ZED set up anywhere in Tamilnadu graduating to higher category by undertaking expansion or diversification are eligible for 5% additional capital subsidy subject to a maximum of Rs.25 lakh for scaling up.
Department of Industries and Commerce, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
The scheme aims to encourage MSMEs to acquire quality standards/certifications for process and product, such as ISO 9000/ISO 14001/ISO 22000/Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)/ Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) / Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certifications, BIS Certification, Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) Rating or any other international quality certification recognized in India by a competent authority. The government reimburses payments made to Consultancy and certification agencies towards acquiring such Quality Certification subject to a ceiling of Rs.2.00 lakhs for National level certification and Rs.10.00 lakhs for International level Certification.
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Department of Industries, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu
Assistance for ZED Certification: Assistance will be given @ 50% of all charges on the amount after deducting the assistance received from GoI for ZED Certification up-to maximum amount of Rs. 1,00,000/- for new and existing units.
Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Government of Tripura
One-time full reimbursement of fees/ charges/ other expenses on account of obtaining a ZED Certification subject to provisions of Clause 6.4 of TRIPURA INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION INCENTIVE SCHEME (TIIPIS), 2022
Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Government of Tripura
One time additional subsidy/ incentive shall be provided to MSMEs registered under Udyam portal of MSME and obtained ZED Certification from the Ministry of MSME as per the following break-up: a) Eligible industrial enterprises wherein investment made in Plant and Machinery up to Rs. 1.00 Crore shall be provided one time subsidy of Rs.2 Lakhs per enterprise. b) Eligible industrial enterprises wherein Investment made in Plant and Machinery from Rs.1.00 Crore to 10 Crore shall be provided one time subsidy of Rs.5 Lakhs per enterprise. c) Eligible industrial enterprises wherein Investment made in Plant and Machinery above Rs.10 Crore shall be provided one time subsidy of Rs.10 Lakhs per enterprise.
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to Zonal Railways to grant up-to 45% discount in freight rates on indented parcel trains and indented Parcel Vans in empty direction (vide FM Circular-26/2021 dated 22.11.2021)
Railway Board, Ministry of Railways
Powers to decide the charging of non-leased parcel traffic in SLRs of intra-Railway trains with low utilization (vide FM Circular-03/2018 dated 24.01.2018)
Source: ZED portal (updated 5 Nov 2026, 6:21 am) . See this list on the ZED portal