India — Incentive Scheme for Production of Foreign Films in India

Headline rate 40%

Type Cash rebate

Minimum spend Minimum qualifying production expenditure (QPE) of INR 3 crore (INR 30 million) in India; no minimum QPE for documentaries

Per-project cap Incentive payout capped at INR 30 crore (INR 300 million) per project

Administered by Film Facilitation Office (now India Cine Hub), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting — set up under the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and managed by Invest India

Program status active

Last verified 2026-11-10

Official program page

Summary only — incentive terms change. Confirm current terms with the administering body before committing to a location.

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