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. 4 shipyards hold in-principle approval (₹2,045 Cr) and 3 more have applications under DGMA review.
Titagarh Naval Systems (TNSL)
Falta, West Bengal · ₹516 Cr
IPA GrantedSwan Defence & Heavy Industries (SDHI)
Pipavav, Gujarat · ₹504 Cr
IPA Granted
Mat Marine
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · ₹105 Cr
IPA GrantedCochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
Vadinar, Gujarat · ₹920 Cr
IPA GrantedSynergy Shipbuilders / N Dock Works Ltd
Mangalore, Karnataka · ₹35 Cr
Application SubmittedGRSE
Kolkata, West Bengal · ₹140 Cr
Application SubmittedYeoman Marine
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra · ₹94.3 Cr
Application Submitted
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4
IPAs Granted
₹2,045 Cr to be sanctioned
3
Applications Under Review
₹269 Cr
₹2,314 Cr
Combined Value
Across 7 shipyards
₹8,261 Cr
Scheme Overlay
Brownfield Projects Approved & Under Review - 7 Shipyards
| # | Shipyard | Location | Investment (₹ Cr) | Status | IEA Allocated | Scope of Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Titagarh Naval Systems (TNSL) | Falta, West Bengal | 516 | IPA Granted | Yes (KOMAC) | New yard at Falta - 10-12 vessels up to 160 m/yr |
| 2 | Swan Defence & Heavy Industries (SDHI) | Pipavav, Gujarat | 504 | IPA Granted | Yes (Lloyd's) | Phase 1: Goliath crane & ELL crane |
| 3 | Mat Marine | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh | 105 | IPA Granted | Yes (AECOM) | Shipbuilding / ship-repair infrastructure incl. slipways for +1,000 GT/yr |
| 4 | Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) | Vadinar, Gujarat | 920 | IPA Granted | Yes (Jacobs) | Ship repair facility at Vadinar, jointly with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) |
| 5 | Synergy Shipbuilders / N Dock Works Ltd | Mangalore, Karnataka | 35 | Application Submitted | To be allocated | Upgradation of Mangalore facility - jetty, basin dredging, covered fabrication units |
| 6 | GRSE | Kolkata, West Bengal | 140 | Application Submitted | To be allocated | Modernisation of 6 jetties incl. RCC pile jetties, bank protection and allied utilities |
| 7 | Yeoman Marine | Ratnagiri, Maharashtra | 94.3 | Application Submitted | To be allocated | Brownfield expansion at Ratnagiri incl. channel dredging, slipway and jetty upgrades, modular fabrication, cranes and automation |
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%.
Only projects with in-principle approval granted or an application already submitted to DGMA are listed. In-principle approval carries no financial commitment - capital assistance is sanctioned only at final approval. Investment figures are as declared by applicants and remain indicative until appraisal.
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.
