The Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation  (KSIDC), the nodal agency for foreign and domestic investments in Kerala, offers a range of dedicated services for entrepreneurs to do business in Kerala. KSIDC is  a professional group which has been nurturing hardnosed achievers for over 35 years.

Services Provided by KSIDC 

KSIDC  offers a range of services to the entrepreneurs interested in setting up their business in Kerala. These services are as follows:  

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP (BDG) : The BDG is the primary contact point for those considering industrial investments in Kerala. This multi-functional group provides project ideas, Venture Counselling and Assistance with Statutory Approvals. The BDG often acts as the investor's project planning team in Kerala. 
 
PROJECT GROUP (PG) : The PG comprises engineers and managers with extensive experience and expertise in setting up large projects in India. This Group has sub-groups of technically self-sufficient managers with expertise in specific industry categories. Each project taken up by KSIDC will be assigned to a PG, headed by a senior level executive. The PG's support range includes : Technology Sourcing, Technology Partnerships, Preparation of Techno-Economic Feasibility Report, Site Selection, Tying-up Infrastructural Support, Selection of Plant and Machinery, Time-bound Project Implementation, Problem Specific Assistance during the Operational Phase. 
 
HUMAN RESOURCES GROUP (HRG) : Despite the excellence of technical and managerial personnel available in Kerala, it is often not too easy to obtain the required talent without some effort. The HRG provides assistance in following areas : Selection of Personnel, Training Programmes, Counselling on Statutory Regulations, Development of Compensation Packages. 
 
FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP (FSG) : Manned by specialists in corporate finance, the FSG will help you arrive at the best mix of funding and sourcing of funds from KSIDC and elsewhere. FSG's services include: Financial Structuring, Investment Banking , arranging equity from  KSIDC, Central Financial Institutions and public issue, Loan Syndication, Bought-out Deals, Acquisitions and Mergers, Working Capital Sourcing, Public Issue Management, Equipment Leasing, Venture Capital Management. 
 
COMPANY LAW GROUP (CLG) : Comprising Corporate law experts, this group provides support and counsel on : Company Incorporation, Collaboration Agreements, Preparation of Legal Documents, Statutory compliance, Corporate Legal Counsel. 
 
TECHNOLOGY BANK : KSIDC and Department of Science and Technology have jointly set up a Technology Bank for the benefit of industrial investors.The bank facilitates easy access to technology worldwide. 

STATISTICS AND PLANNING GROUP (SPG) : Statisticians, researchers and documentation personnel constitute this group. The SPG will be the single-point source for information regarding the different aspects of investing in Kerala. It closely monitors policy changes at the State and National levels to maintain an updated information system for the benefit of industrial investors. The SPG is backed by strong EDP System with the facility for providing timely Management Information Services. 
 
SINGLE WINDOW CLEARANCE SCHEME : KSIDC is the Government of Kerala's executive arm to facilitate single-point clearances for medium and large projects. KSIDC operates the Single windoe clearance system for ensuring all state-level clearances for each individual project within 45 days. A highly motivated Project Co-ordinator will streamline all actions at KSIDC as well as the Government end to ensure smooth and speedy project implementation at every stage.