Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra

What Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra does

The Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra is the nodal state government department responsible for industrial development, established operationally with the rollout of District Industry Centres (DICs) in 1978. It operates under the Industries, Energy and Labour Department of the Government of Maharashtra and is led by the Development Commissioner (Industries), who also chairs MAITRI. Its core mandate is regulatory facilitation — granting industrial approvals, registrations, certifications, and disbursing incentives under schemes such as PSI 2013, IT/ITES Policy 2015, and the Biotechnology Policy — rather than commercial activity. Core products include the Online Services Portal (for MSME registration, PSI scheme applications, and environmental clearances), the MAITRI single window portal for MoU registrations under the Make in Maharashtra initiative, integration with Udyog Aadhaar, and supporting coordination forums (Udyog Setu in 13 districts and Udyog Mitra at state, divisional, and district levels). Underlying technology is standard e-governance infrastructure: web-based application processing, OTP-authenticated portals, and integration with central government systems (DIPP's IEM/IL portal, KVIC's PMEGP). The Directorate functions as the orchestration layer across 34 district offices, MIDC, KVIC, STPI, MERC, nationalized banks, and SEZ development authorities, delivering single-window industrial facilitation across all 34 districts of Maharashtra.

Name

Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra

Legal name

Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra

Website

https://di.maharashtra.gov.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Directorate of Industries is a Government of Maharashtra department that facilitates industrial development across all 34 districts of Maharashtra, providing regulatory approvals, MSME registration, incentive disbursement (PSI 2013, IT/ITES 2015), and single-window investor services via the MAITRI portal and District Industry Centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Industrial Development Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Administration of General Economic Programs (92611), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade, Industry & Economic Development Administration (BPAIAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

State/Provincial Licensing, Permitting & Regulatory Administration (Cross-sector) (BPAIABAO)

Keywords

• Industrial facilitation services
• MSME registration services
• Single window clearance
• Government industrial incentives
• Investment facilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funded Operations: As a government department, the Directorate of Industries is funded by the Government of Maharashtra budget. No commercial revenue generation from services - all industrial facilitation services are provided free of charge or at nominal government-fixed fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Directorate of Industries is the nodal government department for industrial development in Maharashtra, providing regulatory approvals, MSME registrations, investment facilitation, and access to government incentives for industrial entrepreneurs. Services include single-window clearance, industrial license processing, SEZ and IT/BT park approvals, cooperative industrial estate development, and skill development programs delivered through 34 District Industry Centers and online portals. The department operates as a government-funded entity providing services either free of charge or at nominal statutory fees.

Product overview

The Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra operates a unified online portal offering a comprehensive suite of industrial services, registration facilities, and investor guidance for establishing and operating businesses in Maharashtra. The portfolio includes core services like the Investors Guide, Online Services Portal, Make in Maharashtra MOU Portal, and Udyog Aadhaar registration, supplemented by specialized sub-services covering IT/ITES registration, Biotechnology policy, SEZ setup, and various government schemes (PMEGP, Seed Money, IIUS, MIIUS, Cooperative Industrial Estates). The portal also facilitates coordination through Udyog Mitra and Udyog Setu forums at state, divisional, and district levels to provide single-window clearance and handholding for entrepreneurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Services Portal
• Investors' Guide (गुंतवणूकदारांसाठी मार्गदर्शक)
• Make in Maharashtra - MOU Portal
• Udyog Aadhaar Registration Service
• Udyog Setu (Industry Bridge) Forum
• Udyog Mitra Forum
• Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum (IEM) Filing Service
• District Industry Center (DIC) Schemes
• IT/ITES Policy 2015 - Intent Letter and Registration
• Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Setup Service
• Biotechnology Policy - Intent Letter/Registration
• Cooperative Industrial Estate Scheme
• Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (IIUS)
• Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS)
• Central Stores Purchase Organisation (CSPO) Registration
• District Award Scheme

Quantifiable outcome

• 164,324 employment generated through 7,745 cooperative industrial estate units
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational-level implementing agency for Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). KVIC serves as the nodal agency for PMEGP implementation across Maharashtra, working with District Industry Centers for scheme delivery.
• Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries BoardcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerState-level implementing agency for PMEGP scheme. Functions as the Nodal Agency for Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme in Maharashtra, coordinating with district-level offices.
• MAITRI (Maharashtra Industry Trade and Investment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level single window facilitation agency for investors. Works under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner (Industries) to provide investor facilitation services, coordination with various government departments, and MoU management for Make in Maharashtra initiative.
• MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary industrial infrastructure development agency. Responsible for MIIUS scheme implementation, providing industrial plots/sheds, lease documentation, and infrastructure development across Maharashtra.
• Nationalized BankscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner banks provide credit facilities under various schemes including PMEGP, DIC loan schemes, and seed capital programs. District-level bank branch coordination committees facilitate loan processing.
• Maharashtra State Financial CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-level financial institution providing credit to small and medium enterprises, complementing other industrial development schemes.
• District Planning and Development BoardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinate with cooperative industrial estates at district level for technical and economic surveys before new industrial estate approvals.
• Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment of India enterprise providing software park infrastructure and STPI-registered units facilitation. Handles IT/ITES unit registrations in Mumbai and Pune regions.
• SEZ Development AuthoritiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious SEZ developers and authorities implementing Special Economic Zones across Maharashtra. 70 approved SEZs operational in electronics, biotechnology, multi-product, and other sectors.
• Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral government authority providing IEM and Industrial License processing through Secretariat of Industrial Assistance (SIA). Website provides links to GOI portal for online filings.
• Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory CommissionminorOthersRegulatory body for electricity tariffs. IT/ITES units receive electricity at industrial rates under MERC orders.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC): West Bengal's state industrial development corporation with similar mandate for industrial development and investment facilitation. Direct state-level peer providing an alternative industrial destination in eastern India.
• Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB): Karnataka's state agency for industrial area development with similar scope of land acquisition, infrastructure, and approvals. Direct state-level peer, particularly relevant for IT/ITES and emerging-tech industrial investment competing with Maharashtra's offerings.
• Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA): Uttar Pradesh's state industrial development authority with similar scope of land, infrastructure, and approvals. Direct state-level peer, particularly relevant given UP's aggressive industrial policy positioning and large-scale investor outreach.
• Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO): Tamil Nadu's state industrial development corporation with an equivalent mandate to promote industrial investment and provide infrastructure. Direct state-level peer operating in the same competitive set for automotive, electronics, and FDI investment.
• Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC): Madhya Pradesh's state industrial development corporation with comparable mandate for industrial development and investment facilitation. Direct state-level peer in central India, often competing for manufacturing investments seeking lower-cost alternatives.
• Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC): Telangana's state industrial infrastructure corporation with comparable mandate for industrial land, infrastructure, and approvals. Direct state-level peer in the same regional competitive set, especially relevant given Hyderabad's strong positioning in IT and pharma.
• Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC): Sister organization under the Government of Maharashtra responsible for industrial infrastructure — land, plots, sheds, and industrial estates — and scheme implementation (MIIUS). Closely coordinated with the Directorate of Industries on project approvals, MIDC is the most direct functional peer for industrial development within the same state.
• Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC): Gujarat's state industrial development corporation providing industrial infrastructure, land, and approvals. Direct state-level peer competing for the same industrial investment flows, and a key competitor in the Ease of Doing Business rankings.

Broad incumbents

• Invest India: National investment promotion and facilitation agency providing single-window services to investors at the federal level. Complements state-level directorates like the Maharashtra body with sectoral expertise and national-level investor outreach, making it a broader-scale functional peer.
• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT): Federal-level ministry responsible for industrial policy formulation, FDI policy, and coordination across all Indian states. Operates at a broader national scope with a similar mandate to facilitate industrial development, and is the central counterpart to state-level directorates like the Maharashtra Directorate of Industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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