DSIR Recognition Services in India
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, provides recognition to in-house R&D centres of industrial companies. DSIR recognition unlocks significant financial benefits — including weighted tax deductions, customs duty exemptions on R&D equipment, and eligibility for government R&D funding programs.
For pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and manufacturing companies investing in research and innovation in India, DSIR recognition is one of the most valuable certifications available. ACPL guides companies through the entire application, audit, and compliance process.
Our DSIR Services
- R&D centre recognition application and documentation
- Weighted tax deduction (Section 35(2AB)) advisory and compliance
- Customs duty exemption applications for R&D imports
- Annual compliance reporting and renewal support
- DSIR audit preparation and facilitation
- R&D expenditure certification and documentation
- Liaison with DSIR for queries and inspections
Benefits of DSIR Recognition
- Weighted tax deduction — 100% deduction on R&D expenditure under Section 35(2AB) of the Income Tax Act
- Customs duty exemption — Exemption on import of specified equipment, materials, and chemicals for R&D
- Government funding eligibility — Access to DST, DBT, and other government R&D grants and schemes
- Excise duty benefits — Exemption on excisable goods used within the recognized R&D facility
- Credibility and recognition — Government validation of your R&D capabilities
Eligibility
DSIR recognition is available to Indian companies with a dedicated in-house R&D unit engaged in scientific and industrial research. The R&D centre must have dedicated facilities, qualified research personnel, and documented R&D projects aligned with the company’s business objectives.
Related Services
- CDSCO Registration — Product registration for drugs and devices developed through R&D
- Clinical Trials — Clinical development of R&D outcomes
- NPPA Compliance — Drug pricing compliance for registered products
- India Entry Strategy — Setting up R&D operations in India