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What is DSIR recognition?
The Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) is operating a scheme for granting recognition & registration to in-house R&D units established by pvt. ltd. or Ltd. companies (registered under the companies act) in India.
How do I get DSIR recognition?
To get DSIR recognition : Submit application (soft copy & hard copy) to DSIR --> Discussion at DSIR's office --> receipt of recognition letter.
What is DSIR certificate used for?
DSIR recognition certificate is used for the following:
1. Exemption from custom's duty on imports made for R&D
2. Your maximum applicable iGST becomes 5% on purchases made for R&D.
3. To become eligible for various govt. funds and grants.
What is the meaning of DSIR?
DSIR stand for Department of scientific & industrial research. Although the term 'DSIR' is sometimes casually used for DSIR's 'In-house R&D' recognition.
What is DSIR exemption?
DSIR exemption is sometimes used to refer various tax relaxations like custom duty exemption, GST relaxation etc.
What is R&D as per DSIR for DSIR recognition?
For getting DSIR In-house R&D recognition, any one of the following can be considered R&D:
1. New product development (NPD) - It includes product improvements.
2. New process development - It includes process improvements.
3. Cost reduction - making changes in product so that the cost comes down.
4. Import substitution - Developing a product in India which is majorly imported in India so that it substitutes import of that product partially or wholly.