TUFS Scheme – Technology Upgradation Fund for the Textile Industry

The Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, designed to catalyze modernization and competitiveness in the Indian textile and apparel sector. TUFS provides financial support for upgrading technology, installing modern machinery, and improving overall production efficiency in textile units.

The scheme has been instrumental in transforming India’s textile industry into a globally competitive, investment-friendly sector.Objective

• Encourage technology upgradation and energy-efficient machinery in textile manufacturing

• Facilitate modernization in weaving, processing, garmenting, spinning, and technical textiles

• Promote employment, quality improvement, and global competitiveness

• Replace outdated technology with state-of-the-art equipment

TUFS Versions Covered

1. MTUFS (Modified TUFS)

2. RTUFS (Revised TUFS)

3. ATUFS (Amended TUFS – Latest version)

   • Focuses on capital investment subsidy

   • Scheme valid from 2016 to 2022 (disbursement ongoing for approved projects)

Benefits Under ATUFS

• Capital Investment Subsidy:

  • 15% for garmenting and technical textiles (subject to ₹30 crore cap)

  • 10% for weaving, processing, jute, silk, and wool sectors (₹20 crore cap)

• Applicable for benchmarked machinery only

• Interest reimbursement in earlier TUFS versions

Eligible Segments

• Weaving

• Knitting

• Processing

• Garmenting

• Technical Textiles

• Made-ups

• Silk and Jute sectors

Who Can Apply?

• Individual entrepreneurs

• Proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, and private/public limited companies

• Existing and new textile units investing in approved machinery

Our Services – SS Industrial Consultancy

At SS Industrial Consultancy, we specialize in guiding textile businesses through the TUFS application and claim process. Our services include:

• Project feasibility & DPR preparation

• TUFS registration and unit profiling on the iTUFS portal

• Bank coordination and term loan facilitation

• Claim documentation and subsidy tracking

• Machinery eligibility checks and vendor coordination

• Post-approval follow-ups and audit support

With deep expertise in TUFS and allied state subsidies, we ensure your textile project gets maximum benefits with minimum delay.