Taluka wise Area Classification for Manufacturing Subsidies in Maharashtra – Updated PSI-2019 Guide

Taluka-Wise Area Classification in Maharashtra Under PSI-2019: A/B/C/D/D+/No-Industry/Naxal

Complete Guide Based on Maharashtra Package Scheme of Incentives – 2019 (PSI-2019)

The Maharashtra Government’s Package Scheme of Incentives 2019 (PSI-2019) provides different levels of subsidy based on how developed or under-developed a particular taluka is.
This taluka-wise classification is the MOST IMPORTANT factor in determining:

• Subsidy % of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI)

• Eligibility period (years)

• Stamp duty & electricity duty exemption

• IPS (SGST Refund)

• Interest subsidy

• Power tariff subsidy

If you want to set up a manufacturing unit in Maharashtra, you must first know your taluka’s group classification.

This blog explains the entire area classification in a simple, clear, and updated format.

✅ 1. Why Taluka Classification Matters Under PSI-2019

PSI-2019 incentivizes industries to move towards less-developed regions.
The subsidy depends entirely on which group your taluka belongs to:

• Developed areas (Group A/B) → Lower subsidy

• Backward areas (C/D/D+) → Higher subsidy

• No-Industry, Naxal, Aspirational Districts → Maximum subsidy

Choosing the correct location can increase your subsidy from 30% to 100% of project cost.

🏷️ 2. Classification Categories Under PSI-2019

Maharashtra divides its talukas and districts into the following groups:

🔴 Group A – Industrially Most Developed

Large cities & industrially advanced pockets.
Lowest subsidy support.

🟠 Group B – Moderately Developed

Areas that are developed but not at Group A level.
Lower subsidy.

🟡 Group C – Developing Areas

Mid-level development, upcoming industrial zones.
Good subsidy support (30%).

🟢 Group D – Less Developed Areas

Backward regions with limited industrial activity.
High subsidy support (40%).

🔵 Group D+ – Least Developed Areas

Very backward areas.
Very high subsidy support (50%).

🟣 No-Industry Districts

Districts where industrialization is negligible.
100% subsidy eligible.

⚫ Naxal Affected Areas

Backward & security-sensitive regions.
Highest subsidy category.
100% subsidy eligible.

🟤 Aspirational Districts (as per Govt. of India)

Backward districts selected for development.
100% subsidy eligible.

Aspirational districts:
✔ Washim
✔ Gadchiroli
✔ Osmanabad
✔ Nandurbar

🗺️ 3. Taluka-Wise Classification: Complete State-Wide Breakdown

Below is a district-wise summary of how talukas are classified across Maharashtra as per official PSI-2019 Annexure-I.

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KONKAN DIVISION

1. Mumbai

• Group A: Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban

2. Thane

• A: Thane, Kalyan, Ulhasnagar, Ambernath

• B: Bhiwandi (MMR)

• C: Bhiwandi (Outside MMR)

• D: Shahapur

• D+: Murbad

3. Palghar

• A: Vasai

• B: Palghar

• C: Dahanu

• D+: Jawhar, Mokhada, Talasari

• D: Wada, Vikramgad

4. Raigad

• A: Alibag (MMR), Uran, Panvel

• B: Karjat, Khalapur (MMR)

• C: Pen, Roha, Alibag (Outside)

• D: Sudhagad, Karjat (Outside)

• D+: Mahad, Mangaon, Murud, Shrivardhan, Poladpur, Mhasala, Tala

5. Ratnagiri

Mostly D & D+ areas

• C: Ratnagiri

• D/D+: All other talukas (Chiplun, Khed, Guhagar, Dapoli, etc.)

6. Sindhudurg

All talukas fall in D & D+, making this district very high subsidy area.

PUNE DIVISION

1. Pune

• A: Pune City, Haveli, Maval

• B: Khed, Mulshi, Purandar, Shirur, Daund, Bhor (MMR limits)

• C: Shirur (outside), Daund (outside), Bhor (outside), Khed (outside)

• D: Indapur, Baramati, Ambegaon, Junnar

• D+: Velhe, Purandar (outside)

2. Solapur

A fully D and D+ dominant district – high subsidy eligibility.

3. Satara

Mostly C, D & D+
E.g., Mahabaleshwar, Patan, Jaoli – high subsidy zones.

4. Sangli

Majority in D & D+
Ideal district for subsidy planning.

5. Kolhapur

• B: Kagal

• C/D/D+: All other talukas (Shahuwadi, Ajra, Gadhinglaj etc.)

NASHIK DIVISION

1. Nashik

• B: Nashik

• C/D: Surrounding talukas (Igapturi, Sinnar, Dindori)

• D+: Tribal & interior regions

2. Ahmednagar

Mix of B, C, D talukas
Strong industrial development potential.

3. Dhule

Special District – up to 80% subsidy

• Dhule, Sakri, Shirpur – mostly C/D

4. Nandurbar

Aspirational District – 100% subsidy

5. Jalgaon

Mixed C & D area classifications.

AURANGABAD DIVISION

Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, Osmanabad, Parbhani

Majority areas fall in C, D, D+, offering maximum subsidy benefit.

Osmanabad = Aspirational District → 100% subsidy.

AMRAVATI DIVISION

Amravati, Akola, Buldhana, Washim, Yavatmal

Most talukas are D & D+, making Vidarbha a highly subsidized region under PSI-2019.

Washim = Aspirational → 100% subsidy.

NAGPUR DIVISION

Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Wardha, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli

• Majority talukas = D & D+

• Gadchiroli = Entire district is No-Industry + Naxal + Aspirational → 100% subsidy

• Chandrapur, Bhandara, Gondia—many talukas are Naxal-affected → 100% subsidy

This division offers the highest subsidies in Maharashtra.

🧮 4. Subsidy Impact: Area Classification vs Maximum Subsidy (%)

🎯 5. Why Area Classification Must Be Used Before Project Planning

Choosing the right taluka can:

✔ Increase subsidy by 20%–70%
✔ Extend eligibility period from 7 years to 10 years
✔ Reduce stamp duty cost to ZERO
✔ Give electricity duty exemption
✔ Increase IPS refund dramatically

Location selection = subsidy optimization.

📌 6. How to Find the Classification of Your Taluka?

Just share:

• District

• Taluka

• Project type

• FCI (Fixed capital investment)

I will tell you:

✔ Your group (A/B/C/D/D+/Special/100%)
✔ Maximum subsidy available
✔ Eligibility period
✔ IPS amount estimate
✔ Total subsidy projection

🏁 Conclusion

The PSI-2019 scheme is one of India’s most attractive subsidy frameworks.
With the right taluka selection, you can unlock 30% to 100% subsidy on your manufacturing project.

Whether you are planning a new plant, expansion, or diversification, knowing your area classification is the FIRST and MOST IMPORTANT step.

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