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Raw Material Assistance Scheme

Raw Material Assistance Scheme aims to help MSMEs by way of financing the purchase of Raw Material (Both indigenous & imported). This gives an opportunity to MSMEs to focus better on manufacturing quality products.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Facilitating procurement of Raw Materials with credit support for up to 180 days. | - MSMEs helped to avail Economics of Purchases like bulk purchases, cash discounts, etc. | - Assistance against the security of Bank Guarantee-Rate of interest in respect of assistance availed on or after 01.02.2023: | ParticularsEffective Rate of Interest(% per Annum)Effective Rate of Interest(% per Annum)Normal Interest (Compounded on monthly rest) Upto 180 DaysMicroSmall & Medium(i) Units having valid SME 1 rating**8.759.25(ii) Units having valid SME 2 rating9.259.75(iii) Other units9.7510.25Note: The concessional rate of interest for the good-rated MSMEs, as mentioned at Sl. No. (i) and (ii) in the table above shall be applicable only to those cases, where the units make timely repayments of the Corporation’s dues. The units which have not re-paid its dues within the stipulated 180 days, shall not be eligible for the concessional rate of interest. Such units shall be charged the rate of interest mentioned at Sl. No. (iii) above. | - Additional rate of interest on delayed payment (beyond 180 days), over and above the normal rate of interest, would be as under: | In case any outstanding is more than 180 days1.25% per quarter> Processing Fee: | Processing Fee*MicroSmall & MediumOn new sanctions1.0% per annum1.0% per annumOn Renewal0.5% per annum1.0% per annumNote: Security in the form of Bank Guarantee from Approved Banks.

Who can apply

Any Manufacturing/Service MSME having a Udyam Registration Certificate can apply for assistance under the Scheme.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is "Raw Material Assistance Scheme"?

In order to assist the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in procuring the raw material(s), NSIC arranges to provide raw material as per specific needs and requirement of the unit(s).

Who can avail assistance under the Scheme?

Any Manufacturing/Service MSME having Udyam Registration Certificate can apply for the assistance under the Scheme.

Does NSIC facilitate procurement of raw materials for trading activities?

No trading activity allowed under Raw Materials Assistance Scheme.

Does NSIC facilitate MSMEs for raw material procurement against advance payment or on credit?

NSIC facilitates MSMEs in raw material procurement in both way i.e. against advance payment and also on credit, as per the requirement of MSMEs

How to apply for raw material assistance on credit under the Scheme?

Any MSME needs raw materials through NSIC may apply to any of the NSIC field offices for Raw Material Assistance in the prescribed application forms, which can be downloaded from NSIC’s website (www.nsic.co.in) or may be obtained from any of the field offices.

Where to submit application for raw material assistance?

The duly filled in application form along with prescribed documents can be submitted with the nearest branch office of NSIC. Details of NSIC offices are available on www.nsic.co.in.

How the limit is sanctioned for procurement of material on credit?

A limit is sanctioned keeping in view the raw materials requirements of the unit, financial position of the unit and available security of equivalent value in the form of bank guarantee.

Whether there is any ceiling of the limit to be sanctioned under the Scheme?

Maximum exposure to a single unit under the scheme is ₹1000 Lakhs in case of manufacturing unit and ₹600 lakhs in case of service unit. Maximum exposure to an Infrastructure unit will be ₹500 lakhs whether individual or group. The ceiling for maximum exposure to all associate/sister concerns or connected accounts belonging to a ‘GROUP’ is fixed at ₹2000 lakh for manufacturing units, ₹1500 Lakh for service units and ₹500 Lakh for Infrastructure unit.

What is the validity of the limits sanctioned under the Scheme?

One year. Thereafter, the limit can be renewed for one year provided conduct of the account was satisfactory during last year.

How does NSIC provide credit support to MSMEs for procurement of raw materials?

The unit has to submit proforma invoice/ original invoice/ material receipt note with the specific request to release the payment. The maximum assistance is provided upto 95% of the Bank Guarantee value.

Whether payment is released to the MSME?

No. NSIC releases the payment to the supplier as requested by the MSME.

What is the credit period of the assistance provided?

The credit is allowed for 180 days. However, it can further be extended on the request of MSME with the consent of the respective Zonal Head, provided the unit serves interest, the total outstanding is within the Bank Guarantee limit and the Bank Guarantee remains valid for an extended period.

What are the benefits to MSMEs under the Raw Material Assistance Scheme?

- Materials facilitated under Bulk supply arrangements are provided at the bulk supplier’s rate by eliminating the middlemen. | - Discounts received under bulk supplies arrangements are shared with MSMEs, enabling them to reduce the cost of purchase of materials. | - Availability of raw material on credit and enabling MSMEs to execute the orders in hand

What is the rate of interest charged, if repayment is not made within 180 days?

1.25% per quarter.