- Maximum benefit
- 30% of eligible CAPEX (up to ₹10 Crore) + 50% of eligible OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹2 Crore/yr)
- Who can apply
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises, for specific activities only
- Status
- Open; current term ends 26 May 2031
Is AVGC-XR Policy 2026 open? Key facts at a glance
AVGC-XR Policy 2026 (Haryana): 30% of eligible CAPEX (up to ₹10 Crore) + 50% of eligible OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹2 Crore/yr).
Last verified: 17 Oct 2026. How we check our information
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Level | Haryana State scheme |
| Type of benefit | CAPEX Support + OPEX Support + Production Incentives |
| Maximum benefit | 30% of eligible CAPEX (up to ₹10 Crore) + 50% of eligible OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹2 Crore/yr) |
| Project cost range | Any (at least 50 employees) |
| Who can apply | Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Service). Only for: Only animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality (AVGC-XR) units that directly employ at least 50 people on payroll or on contract with ESI/PF for at least a year. |
| Implementing agency | Department of Industries & Commerce, Haryana |
| Where to apply | Invest Haryana (HEPC) portal |
| Official notification | Read the notification (PDF) · notified 27 May 2026 |
| Current term ends | 26 May 2031 |
| Last verified | 17 Oct 2026 · How we check |
What is AVGC-XR Policy 2026?
Notified on 27 May 2026 (Haryana Govt. Gazette Extraordinary No. 81-2026/Ext, notification No. 20/04/2026-4IB-1) for five years. It covers units in animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality (AVGC-XR) as defined in the policy.
Only units that begin commercial operations after the policy was notified and directly employ at least 50 people on payroll or on contract with ESI/PF continuously for at least a year are eligible, and the application must be made before operations start.
Existing units qualify for one expansion at the same location with additional FCI of at least 50% of current FCI (or 25% with at least ₹125 Crore).
CAPEX Support: 30% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹10 Crore per unit, in ten annual instalments — covering building and power backup, fit-outs, servers, rendering infrastructure, motion capture, production hardware and licensed software, technology acquisition (production pipelines, game engines), stamp duty, EDC (owned buildings) and captive renewable energy of at least 100 kW.
OPEX Support: 50% of eligible operating expenditure for five years, up to ₹2 Crore a year — covering Net SGST and electricity duty paid to Haryana, 75% of lease rent (capped at 6% of the property's valuation), industry, platform, security and console certifications, patent costs, internet bandwidth and cloud charges from Indian GST-registered providers, CGTMSE guarantee fees and credit rating fees.
Production incentives (prior approval of the Haryana Film Promotion Board; at least 60% of production spend in Haryana and at least 50% Haryana-domiciled production staff): 20% of production cost for animation feature films of 60 minutes or more (up to ₹1 Crore, one a year), animation series of at least 10 episodes (up to ₹30 lakh, two a year), XR/VFX projects (up to ₹50 lakh, one a year; service contracts of at least ₹15 lakh) and games with at least 2 lakh verified downloads (up to ₹10 lakh, one a year).
The policy also has the local employment subsidy for ten years, HKRN EPF reimbursement, 50% of intern stipends (up to ₹15,000 a month, 50 interns a year), 50% prototyping support for startups (up to ₹10 lakh a year), Centre of Excellence support and capital support of 75–85% (up to ₹45 Crore) for AVGC park developers.
The same project cannot claim under another Haryana policy, except the Progressive MSME policy for heads not covered here, and total incentives with Central assistance are capped at 100% of FCI.
Official notification (PDF) · notified 27 May 2026
What are the key benefits of AVGC-XR Policy 2026?
- CAPEX Support: 30% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹10 crore per unit, paid in ten annual instalments.
- OPEX Support: 50% of eligible operating costs (Net SGST, electricity duty, lease rent, certifications, patents, bandwidth, cloud, CGTMSE and rating fees) for five years, up to ₹2 crore a year.
- Production incentives of 20% of production cost: animation films up to ₹1 crore, animation series up to ₹30 lakh, XR/VFX projects up to ₹50 lakh, games up to ₹10 lakh.
- Employment subsidy for Haryana local employees for ten years, HKRN EPF reimbursement (up to ₹25,000 per employee a year for five years) and 50% of intern stipends (up to ₹15,000 a month).
- AVGC-XR startups: 50% of prototype costs, up to ₹10 lakh a year.
What could a unit get under AVGC-XR Policy 2026?
The ceiling the scheme sets. What a particular unit receives depends on its project cost, location and the conditions on this page, so no rupee figure is worked out here.
Up to the scheme’s limits: 30% of eligible CAPEX (up to ₹10 Crore) + 50% of eligible OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹2 Crore/yr)
Illustrative only: this is the scheme’s maximum, not an estimate for your unit. Source: Haryana AVGC-XR Policy 2026 — Haryana Govt. Gazette (Extra.) No. 81-2026/Ext, 27 May 2026 (notification No. 20/04/2026-4IB-1).
Who can apply for AVGC-XR Policy 2026?
- Units in animation, visual effects, gaming, comics or extended reality as defined in the policy.
- Must directly employ at least 50 people on payroll or on contract with ESI/PF continuously for at least a year.
- New units starting commercial operations after 27 May 2026; existing units for one expansion at the same location with additional FCI of at least 50% of current FCI (or 25% with at least ₹125 crore).
- The application must reach the Department before commercial operations start.
Eligible business types
MSME categories covered
Eligible industries
How do I apply for AVGC-XR Policy 2026?
- Apply on the Invest Haryana (HEPC) portal before commercial production or operations begin — the policy does not accept applications afterwards.
- After commencement, claim each instalment or year of support with the supporting expenditure records.
- The policy said its schemes and operational guidelines would be notified within three months of notification (by late August 2026). None had been published on the Department's website when last checked on 20 October 2026, so confirm the application form and documents with the Department of Industries & Commerce. The policy says an application consistent with it is not barred because a scheme has not been notified.
Apply at: Invest Haryana (HEPC) portal
Which documents are needed for AVGC-XR Policy 2026?
- Application to the Department before commencement of commercial operations
- Business plan / project report
- CA-certified eligible capital expenditure
- Office space ownership deed or lease agreement
- Employee ESI/PF records (at least 50 employees for a year)
- GSTIN and GST returns (for the OPEX claim)
- Haryana Film Promotion Board approval (production incentives)
Can AVGC-XR Policy 2026 be combined with other schemes?
This scheme can be combined with the following for higher total benefits:
Why are AVGC-XR Policy 2026 applications rejected?
- Fewer than 50 direct employees for a continuous year
- Activity outside AVGC-XR as defined in the policy
- Operations started before the policy was notified
- Application filed after commencement of commercial operations
- Production incentive claimed without prior Film Promotion Board approval or with less than 60% of spend in Haryana
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Frequently asked questions about AVGC-XR Policy 2026
- Is AVGC-XR Policy 2026 open?
- Yes. The current term runs until 26 May 2031. Status last verified: 17 Oct 2026.
- Who can apply for AVGC-XR Policy 2026?
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Service). Only for: Only animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality (AVGC-XR) units that directly employ at least 50 people on payroll or on contract with ESI/PF for at least a year.
- What is the maximum benefit under AVGC-XR Policy 2026?
- 30% of eligible CAPEX (up to ₹10 Crore) + 50% of eligible OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹2 Crore/yr).
- How do I apply for AVGC-XR Policy 2026?
- 1. Apply on the Invest Haryana (HEPC) portal before commercial production or operations begin — the policy does not accept applications afterwards. 2. After commencement, claim each instalment or year of support with the supporting expenditure records. 3. The policy said its schemes and operational guidelines would be notified within three months of notification (by late August 2026). None had been published on the Department's website when last checked on 20 October 2026, so confirm the application form and documents with the Department of Industries & Commerce. The policy says an application consistent with it is not barred because a scheme has not been notified. Apply at: Invest Haryana (HEPC) portal.
- Until when can I apply for AVGC-XR Policy 2026?
- The current term runs until 26 May 2031. Projects must usually be registered or commence within the term; check the cut-off before you rely on it.
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