Brownfield Capacity Expansion
SbDS · 25% Capital Subsidy · Expansion Anywhere in India
Modernising and expanding India's existing shipyards. Up to 25% capital subsidy, capped at ₹1,500 Cr per yard, disbursed in four milestone tranches.
Titagarh Naval Systems (TNSL)
Falta, West Bengal
IPA GrantedSwan Defence & Heavy Industries (SDHI)
Pipavav, Gujarat
IPA Granted
Mat Marine
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
IPA GrantedCochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
Vadinar, Gujarat
IPA GrantedYOUTUBE EXPLAINER
The scheme that lets existing Indian shipyards expand - 25% of approved project cost as capital assistance, up to ₹1,500 Cr per yard.
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IPAs Granted
to be sanctioned
₹8,261 Cr
Scheme Overlay
IPA Approved Brownfield Projects
| # | Shipyard | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Titagarh Naval Systems (TNSL) | Falta, West Bengal | IPA Granted |
| 2 | Swan Defence & Heavy Industries (SDHI) | Pipavav, Gujarat | IPA Granted |
| 3 | Mat Marine | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh | IPA Granted |
| 4 | Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) | Vadinar, Gujarat | IPA Granted |
Capital assistance is 25% of the Approved Project Cost, capped at ₹1,500 Cr per shipyard, released in four milestone tranches of 15% - 30% - 35% - 20%.
How the Brownfield Grant Works
Existing Indian Shipyard
Operational ≥3 years before 24 Sep 2025
Expansion Anywhere in India
Capacity, modernisation & technology upgrade
SbDS Brownfield Grant
25% of eligible project cost, up to ₹1,500 Cr per shipyard
Milestone-based disbursement in 4 tranches - 15% - 30% - 35% - 20%.
Eligibility & Key Conditions
Who Qualifies
- Existing Indian shipyard operational ≥3 years (before 24 Sep 2025)
- Land owned outright or leased ≥15 years
- Completion within 6 years of Final Approval
Must Hold ≥3 of 5 Assets
- Waterfront access · dry berthing · wet berthing
- Metal fabrication / hull erection facility
- Material handling (cranes)
Approval Authority
- IA if assistance ≤ ₹100 Cr
- NSbM if > ₹100 Cr
- Excludes maintenance/repair, land cost, pre-IPA projects
Nine eligible components - dry dock, pier/jetty, slipway, shiplift, floating dock, automation & digitalisation, cranes, block/modular fabrication, and channel & basin development - with a case-by-case "any other facility" route reviewed by the IA.
