diff --git a/drivers/clk/qcom/gdsc.c b/drivers/clk/qcom/gdsc.c
index 6f746158d28f..d3244006c661 100644
--- a/drivers/clk/qcom/gdsc.c
+++ b/drivers/clk/qcom/gdsc.c
@@ -437,6 +437,14 @@ static int gdsc_init(struct gdsc *sc)
 				return ret;
 		}
 
+		/* ...and the power-domain */
+		ret = gdsc_pm_runtime_get(sc);
+		if (ret) {
+			if (sc->rsupply)
+				regulator_disable(sc->rsupply);
+			return ret;
+		}
+
 		/*
 		 * Votable GDSCs can be ON due to Vote from other masters.
 		 * If a Votable GDSC is ON, make sure we have a Vote.