Answer Book question
Almost always yes. Many schemes require in-principle approval or bank sanction before purchase, and some require the purchase to be made through a bank loan or from approved suppliers. Buying with cash first is the most common way people forfeit a subsidy they were eligible for.
Almost always yes. Many schemes require in-principle approval or bank sanction before purchase, and some require the purchase to be made through a bank loan or from approved suppliers. Buying with cash first is the most common way people forfeit a subsidy they were eligible for.
A baker buys a ₹9 lakh oven in cash, then applies. The scheme requires bank financing and prior application. Ineligible. A ₹2.7 lakh subsidy lost.
Subsidies are incentives to invest in a sanctioned way. Sequence is part of the whether you may qualify.
Scheme's timing rule Financing requirement Supplier or specification requirements Inspection after installation
The seller saying "subsidy is available" without knowing the sequence.
Ask Kerala Rising for the sequence sheet of the specific scheme before paying any advance.
Apply → approval → bank loan → purchase → installation → inspection → subsidy.
A handful of schemes reimburse post-purchase within a window; confirm for yours.
Identify the scheme Confirm sequence Then pay
Can I combine a bank loan and subsidy? The machine seller says I will get 35% subsidy. How do I verify it?
Loans, grants & subsidies
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