Maharashtra GCC incentives
Maharashtra offers Global Capability Centres 7 published incentives under the Maharashtra GCC Policy 2025 (to FY 2029–30), including capital support, rental support, payroll support. Hubs: Mumbai · Pune · Nagpur · Nashik.
Valid to FY 2029–30, the policy targets ₹50,600 crore of investment and 4 lakh jobs, with caps set by GCC size: small, medium, large and mega.
What the Maharashtra GCC Policy 2025 (to FY 2029–30) offers
| Incentive | As published |
|---|---|
| Capital support | Capital subsidy of 20%, capped by size: ₹10 crore small, ₹20 crore medium, ₹50 crore large, ₹100 crore mega, in five instalments |
| Rental support | Alternative to the capital subsidy: 10–20% rental subsidy for five years |
| Payroll support | Payroll subsidy on salaries above ₹1 lakh per month (reported at 40–50%) |
| Stamp duty and property tax exemption | — |
| 5% interest subsidy on term loans | — |
| Reduced power tariff for GCC operations | — |
| Policy targets ₹50,600 crore investment and 4 lakh jobs | — |
Hubs: Mumbai · Pune · Nagpur · Nashik. Beyond the metro: Size-based ceilings rather than location; larger centres unlock larger caps. Figures are as published in the Maharashtra GCC Policy 2025 (to FY 2029–30) and press summaries, last verified 28 September 2026; caps, tiers, timelines and departmental approval apply.
Three moves that change what Maharashtra pays out
Eligibility is a design outcome. These are the choices we make with you before anything is signed.
- →Model both options before signing a lease: 20% capital subsidy against 10–20% rent for five years
- →Set the headcount plan against the size categories so the centre lands in the higher cap
- →Structure high-salary roles to fall within the payroll subsidy definition
Maharashtra GCC incentives, answered
What does the Maharashtra GCC Policy 2025 (to FY 2029–30) offer a GCC?
Capital support: Capital subsidy of 20%, capped by size: ₹10 crore small, ₹20 crore medium, ₹50 crore large, ₹100 crore mega, in five instalments. Rental support: Alternative to the capital subsidy: 10–20% rental subsidy for five years. Payroll support: Payroll subsidy on salaries above ₹1 lakh per month (reported at 40–50%). Stamp duty and property tax exemption. 5% interest subsidy on term loans. Reduced power tariff for GCC operations. Policy targets ₹50,600 crore investment and 4 lakh jobs.
Which cities does Maharashtra prioritise for GCCs?
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik. Size-based ceilings rather than location; larger centres unlock larger caps.
How does ScriptBees maximise Maharashtra incentives?
Model both options before signing a lease: 20% capital subsidy against 10–20% rent for five years. Set the headcount plan against the size categories so the centre lands in the higher cap. Structure high-salary roles to fall within the payroll subsidy definition. We map eligibility first, structure the entity, location, size category and hiring plan to qualify, file every claim inside its window and track disbursement.
Are these figures final?
No. They are as published in the Maharashtra GCC Policy 2025 (to FY 2029–30) and press summaries, last verified on 28 September 2026. Caps, tiers and eligibility apply and policies are revised. ScriptBees confirms every figure against the current notification before a plan is fixed.
Sources: www.in.kpmg.com · www.ey.com.
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