Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Interventions: Assistance for Small and Medium Enterprises to Raise Capital Through SME Exchange

Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Interventions helps small and medium enterprises in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu cover the costs of raising equity capital through SME Exchanges. Government of India, with support from the World Bank, runs this intervention through the Department of Industries, and it supports businesses listed on NSE Emerge or BSE SME under SEBI guidelines.

The scheme gives one-time financial support of up to ₹15,00,000 or the actual cost, whichever is lower, for expenses such as listing fees, statutory charges and professional service costs. The latest rules were published in the DNH&DD Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance Interventions, 2026 notification issued in January 2026, and applications are accepted on the official web portal swp.dddgov.in.

Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Interventions: Assistance for Small and Medium Enterprises to Raise Capital Through SME Exchange - Introduction

The RAMP programme is a central scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and runs from 2022 to 2027. It is made to improve the productivity, competitiveness and resilience of MSMEs across the country. In this Union Territory, the Department of Industries implements the scheme through the District Industries Centre (DIC).

Eligible small and medium enterprises get help with IPO-related costs such as initial and annual listing fees, regulatory charges and the fees of merchant bankers, auditors and legal advisors. This one-time support is given only after the enterprise completes its listing on a recognized SME Exchange. The whole process, from submission of a complete application to payment, is finished within 90 days.

Benefits

Eligible SMEs get money support for the cost of listing on an SME Exchange. The following provisions apply under the 2026 intervention:

• Quantum of Support: One-time financial support of up to ₹15,00,000 or the actual cost incurred, whichever is lower, is given after the enterprise successfully raises equity capital on an SME Exchange.
• Covered Expenses: Eligible costs include exchange-related fees (initial and annual listing), statutory and regulatory fees (SEBI, ROC, stamp duty), and professional fees of merchant bankers, auditors, legal advisors, registrars and company secretaries.

Conditions:

• The enterprise must apply after the official listing date on the SME Exchange.
• The unit must hold a valid Udyam Registration Number.
• The enterprise must be registered as a Private or Public Limited company with a Corporate Identity Number (CIN).
• Companies listed on NSE Emerge or BSE SME are eligible, and the registered office must be inside the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Eligibility

An enterprise can apply if it meets these criteria. The unit must be Udyam registered and working within the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It may belong to the manufacturing or service sector, and both new and existing enterprises are eligible. The unit must also give a valid SME exchange listing approval letter. Preference is given to SC, ST, OBC and women entrepreneurs when applications are short to pick on a first-come, first-served basis subject to fund availability.

Application Process

Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis depending on fund availability. Follow these steps to apply:

STEP 1 - Visit the official web portal at https://swp.dddgov.in (you can also register through the RAMP enrollment page at ramp.dddgov.in).

STEP 2 - Fill out the prescribed application form, known as Annexure I, and collect the supporting documents listed in Annexure II.

STEP 3 - Upload the filled form and all required documents on the portal and submit the application online to the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC).

STEP 4 - The UT RAMP Programme Committee (UTRPC) will check, verify and recommend each application for approval or rejection.

STEP 5 - Based on the committee recommendation, the DIC will issue the sanction order for the approved subsidy.

STEP 6 - The approved amount is paid through RTGS or NEFT to the linked loan or cash credit account within 90 days of a complete verified application.

Documents

Applicants must provide the following documentation along with the application form:

• Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA and AOA).
• Board Resolution authorizing the signatory.
• Udyam Registration Certificate.
• SME Exchange Listing Letter from BSE or NSE.
• GST Registration Certificate.
• Public Issue Prospectus or Broucher.
• Expenditure Statement on company letterhead.
• Chartered Accountant certificates confirming MSME status and expenditure details.
• Last audited balance sheet or annual report.
• Bills and invoices for IPO-related expenses.
• Bank statements showing relevant payments.
• Self-certified shareholding pattern.
• Cancelled cheque for RTGS or NEFT payment.
• Undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper (Annexure III).

References

Official Web Portal for MSME Applications

RAMP SME Exchange Guidelines and Checklist PDF

Department of Industries and District Industries Centre Portal

RAMP MSME DNHDD Enrollment Portal

FAQ's

What is the main aim of this intervention?

The intervention helps SMEs in the Union Territory raise equity capital through SME Exchanges by covering the costs related to the listing and public issue process.

How much money help can an enterprise get?

Eligible enterprises get one-time support of up to ₹15,00,000 or the actual cost incurred, whichever is lower.

Are there specific sectors eligible for this scheme?

Yes, both manufacturing and service sector MSMEs are eligible, provided they meet the definition of a Small or Medium Enterprise under Udyam criteria.

Which exchanges are accepted?

Companies listed on NSE Emerge or BSE SME are eligible for this intervention.

What happens if false information is given?

Providing false or misleading information leads to cancellation of the benefit, recovery of the paid amount with 8% compound interest, legal action and disqualification from future incentives.

Is the support given again?

No, this is a one-time benefit given specifically for the capital-raising process through SME equity listing.