Financial Assistance

 

The Himachal Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited (HPSIDC) is the major agency for promotion and establishment of industrial units is Himachal Pradesh. Registered under the Companies Act 1956 HPSIDC is fully owned by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. HPSIDC is also the major State level Financial Institution and provides long term loans for industrial projects. The important activities of the Corporation are:

Provision of term-loans.
Development of industrial areas/ estates.

Escorts services to entrepreneurs including Non-Resident Indian (NRIs) for such matters as securing registrations/ licences/ clearances from the statutory/other authorities

Long-term Loans | Bridge Loans | Equipment Finance | Escort Services | Sale of Taken over units | Availability of Industrial Plots | Approaching the Corporation

Application for Financial Assistance   (PDF 127KB)
Bench Marks for Conduct of Project Appraisals  

 

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HPSIDC   INVITES

ENTREPRENEURS

TO AVAIL TERM LOANS OF UPTO

Rs. 5.00 Crores

FOR INDUSTRIAL VENTURES BEING SET UP IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

AT A MOST COMPETITIVE INTEREST RATE OF

11.50% (effective)*

H.P.SIDC invites entrepreneurs to avail term loans for their industrial projects being set up in Himachal Pradesh (existing as well as new ventures) at competitive interest rate of 11.50% (effective)*.  

Note :-  

1.       The term loans shall carry interest @ 12.00 %* with rebate of 0.5% for timely payments as per current interest rate structure of HPSIDC. The interest rate prevailing at the time of documentation shall however be applicable.

2.       The debt equity ratio normally does not exceed 1.5:1.  The Corporation also requires additional collateral security to the extent of 35% of the term loan sanctioned.

3.       The maximum term lending limit per project/proposal would be Rs.5.00 crores. The repayment period may extend upto 8 – 10 years with suitable moratorium of 1-2 years.  

For further details/terms  may refer to the HPSIDC’s website – hpsidc.nic.in or contact the undersigned.

 

 

SCHEMES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The HPSIDC operates schemes for providing long term loans for the setting up of industrial units in the State Salient features of the various schemes are -

Concerned State : Himachal Pradesh
Concerned Department : Himachal Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation
Scheme : Long Term Loans
Sponsored by : State
Funding Pattern : The Corporation provides long-term loans to the extent of Rs. 500 lakhs to an industrial project (including tourist related ventures) for the acquisition of fixed assets like land building plant and machinery and to meet expenditure on technical know-how pre-operatives etc.
Description : long term lending is normally operational under the Refinance/Credit Schemes of the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) or the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Beneficiary : Any other
Type : Loan
Details : The loans are sanctioned for setting up a new industrial unit as well as for the expansion, diversification and modernisation of an existing unit.  The debt equity ratio normally does not exceed 1.5:1. The Corporation also requires collateral security usually in the form of real estate to the extent of 35% of the term loan required.

Projects can also be considered for consortium financing by HPSIDC alongwith either the Himachal Pradesh Financial Corporation (HPFC) or any other financial institution/bank.

The term loans extended by the Corporation are repayable within a period of 7-10 years with a moratorium of 1-2 years depending upon the servicing capacity of the project. The interest rates charged are those prevailing from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria : Public/private limited companies, partnership firms, Hindu joint family concerns, sole proprietary concerns and cooperative societies.
How to Avail :  
Reference URL : http://hpsidc.gov.in/finschem.htm
Keywords ( To Facilitate Search) : Loans, Schemes
     
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Concerned State : Himachal Pradesh
Concerned Department : Himachal Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation
Scheme : BRIDGE LOANS :
Sponsored by : State
Funding Pattern :  
Description : HPSIDC also extends bridge loans against term loans sanctioned by it. The financial assistance under this scheme is generally to the extent of 75% of the sanctioned term loan which can be extended upto 90% in special circumstances, against the security of hypothecation of assets personal guarantee of directors/promoters and/or bank guarantee This facility is available in case the promoters are unable to fulfil on a timely basis the stipulations laid down during the sanction of term loans due to unforeseen circumstances. Such facility is granted for a period of six months which can be extended for a maximum period upto 12 months .
Beneficiary : Any other
Type : Loan
Details : The loans so advanced are subsequently adjusted through disbursement of regular term loan, after all the stipulations are complied with.
Eligibility Criteria :  
How to Avail :  
Reference URL : http://hpsidc.gov.in/finschem.htm
Keywords ( To Facilitate Search)   Loans, Schemes
     

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Concerned State : Himachal Pradesh
Concerned Department : Himachal Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation
Scheme : EQUIPMENT FINANCE :
Sponsored by : State
Funding Pattern : Finance under this scheme is limited to Rs. 500 lakhs and is available for purchase of identifiable items of plant & machinery and other equipment including energy saving systems for modernisation/ expansion/ balancing/ replacement or for any other purpose except for a new project. Imported items of machinery and equipment are also eligible for financing. Second-hand items are however not considered for financing under this scheme. The debt equity ratio under this scheme does not exceed 1.5:1.
Description : Under this scheme, quick financial assistance is available to existing small and medium industrial units which are otherwise eligible for financial assistance from HPSIDC and have good record of past performance and enjoy sound financial position
Beneficiary : Any other
Type : Loan
Details :

Financial assistance under this scheme is at the prevailing interest rates. Repayment of the loan is required to be made within a period of 2 + 6 years inclusive of moratorium of 6-12 months depending upon the repayment capacity of the borrower.

NOTE:-The rate of interest, margin and debt equity ratio for availing financial assistance under various schemes as mentioned above are subject to modifications/changes from time to time as may be made by the IDBI/SIDBI or by HPSIDC. The norms regarding debt equity ratio and margin on security can also be varied depending upon the nature/ individual merits of a case. At present rate of interest on loans are 10.25% p.a. Rebate of 0.5% p.a. allowed in case the installments are paid on or before due dates.

The interest on the loans advanced by the Corporation is payable on quarterly basis.

Eligibility Criteria :

have been in operation for at least four years;

have earned profit and/or declared dividend on equity shares during the preceding two financial years; and

not be in default with any institution/bank in the payment of their dues.

How to Avail : The term loan processing fee (non- refundable) charged by HPSIDC is Rs.350/- per rupees one lac of loan. The applicant is also required to deposit an imprest amount of Rs.5,000/- along with processing fee.
The APPLICATION FORM for TERM LOAN may be obtained on payment of Rs. 100.00 only.
Reference URL : http://hpsidc.gov.in/finschem.htm
Keywords ( To Facilitate Search)   Loans, Schemes
     

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PROCESSING FEE

   
The appraisal fee shall be Rs.500/- per lac of the term loan considered for sanction and shall be levied on following terms/schedule :-
  • The Corporation shall charge a non-refundable upfront sum of Rs.1000/- (plus service tax if applicable) on account of part of processing/appraisal fee from the applicants. The same shall not be refunded at any stage even if the proposal is rejected at pre-appraisal stage or the applicant refuses to avail the loan.
  • In case it is decided by the HPSIDC to take up the proposal for appraisal, 25% of the processing fee (inclusive of upfront amount of Rs.1000/-) plus service tax if applicable plus imprest of Rs.5000/- shall be deposited by the applicant before the appraisal of the case is taken up.
  • In case of the appraisal being entrusted to outside agencies, the amount of appraisal fees to be paid to the appraising agency as per prevailing norms of HPSIDC (inclusive of upfront amount of Rs.1000/-) plus service tax if applicable plus imprest of Rs.10,000/- shall be deposited upfront by the applicant before appraisal of the proposal is undertaken.
  • If after the conduct of the  appraisal of the project and placing the case before the concerned competent authorities for sanction of the term loan in question,  the competent authority rejects the proposal or where the applicant refuses to avail the loan after sanction but before executing the loan documents , then and under such circumstances/conditions, 25% of processing fees less the upfront fees of Rs.1000/- subject to a maximum of  Rs.35,000/- shall be deducted and the balance shall be refunded to the applicant. The imprest amount of Rs.5000/- shall however not be refunded. No refund of the appraisal fee or imprest amount as deposited under (iii) above shall be applicable in case the appraisal is conducted through outside agencies.
  • In case of sanction of the term loan, the balance 75% of the appraisal fees or the balance appraisal fee after payment of appraisal charges to outside agency (as the case may be) plus service tax if applicable shall be deposited by the applicant before executing the loan documents without which the loan documents shall not be executed.
  • Where the applicant, after sanction of loan executes the legal documents and thereafter does not avail the loan for any reason whatsoever, then and in that case, the entire processing fees inclusive of imprest amount shall be forfeited and no refund shall be made to the applicant.

ESCORT SERVICES :

The HPSIDC also provides escort services to entrepreneurs to set up suitable projects in the State. Such services include assistance to entrepreneurs in obtaining statutory clearances/ permissions from Central/ State Government agencies/ departments/ organisations identification of suitable sites for the projects and representing/acting on behalf of the entrepreneurs before the Central/ State Government agencies/ departments/ organisations and also filing applications on their behalf. The HPSIDC charges nominal service charges for such services which are to the tune of 0.5% of the project cost subject to a minimum of Rs.25,000/- plus reimbursement of actual expenditure.

SALE Of TAKEN OVER UNITS :

From time to time the HPSIDC puts to sale (through tender) the assets of units taken over by the Corporation which have been unsuccessful or were not in a position to repay the loans availed by them. Advertisements for such sales are published in prominent newspapers from time to time.

AVAILABILITY Of INDUSTRIAL PLOTS :

The HPSIDC has developed an industrial area with all modern amenities at Baddi in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh which has been sold out. However a few plots become available from time to time which are disposed of through auctions which are extensively advertised through the press. Plots are also available in Industrial Estates of the Industries Directorate in different parts of the State.

APPROACHING THE CORPORATION :

HPSIDC welcomes entrepreneurs to set up industrial units in Himachal Pradesh and would be happy to assist the in all possible manner. Entrepreneurs may contact the Senior Manager (Planning & Dev.)
 
HPSIDC Limited, New Himrus Bhawan, Circular Road, Shimla - 171001 (HP); PH: 2624751 (Ext. 502), 2621426, FAX: 2624278.
Email: hpsidc@sancharnet.in, sidc-hp@nic.in 

BENCH MARKS FOR CONDUCT OF PROJECT APPRAISALS

1.   RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND THRESHOLD ANALYSIS:  
Within two days of receipt of the term loan application,  it shall be decided  as to whether the project specific is to be taken up for term loan appraisal or not.  The decision shall thereafter be communicated immediately to the applicant and in case the appraisal is to be conducted, the check list of the queries shall be dispatched to the applicant by post/email/fax. 

2.   CONDUCT OF APPRAISAL: 
After the in-principle approval,  the appraisal of the case shall be completed within a maximum period of one month subject of course to compilation of all information, site visits, one to one discussions with the entrepreneurs etc.  

3.   DISCUSSIONS ON DRAFT APPRAISAL: 
Immediately after completion of the appraisal, discussions shall be held   on  the draft appraisal.  Based on the discussions/suggestions, the necessary modifications/changes in the appraisal shall be carried out within a maximum period of one week.   The entrepreneurs may also be invited for discussions if so required. 

4.   CONSIDERATION OF THE APPRAISAL REPORT  BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES: 
The appraisal report shall thereafter be placed for further consideration/approval of the competent authorities at the earliest convenience.  

NOTE:-  Check list of information/documents required to be submitted for filling loan application is given in the loan application form.

HPSIDC, New Himrus Building, Circular Road, Shimla-171001

 

 
 

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