India’s 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
Government sets up 17-member committee for larger reforms in SEZ policyA fresh 17-member advisory body has been assembled to ignite transformative changes within Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This committee is...
Micron to invest Rs 13,000 crore in Gujarat SEZ; Aequs to set up Rs 100 crore facility in Karnataka after govt reformsMicron and Aequs Group have secured government approval to establish semiconductor and electronic component-focused Special Economic Zones ...
CBIC vetting paperless customs rules for SEZsThe framework will be in sync with new legislation proposed by the Centre to turn the SEZs into comprehensive economic hubs, with larger pa...
Steps announced for SEZs in Budget will promote growth, boost exports: EPCESThe Budget proposal announced to replace the existing law governing SEZs with a new legislation, and reforms in the customs administration ...
Budget 2022: SEZ Act getting ready for a makeoverThe commerce and industry ministry had pushed for a new Act for SEZs to make them engines of growth as well as compliant with the global tr...
ICRIER urges the government to develop cross-border special economic zonesIn order to make these zones attractive for investments and export promotion, the Delhi-based economic think tank has suggested a reduction...
New SEZ policy bats for easy exits and flexibility in leasesIndia had 232 SEZs, of which 25 are multi-product ones and the rest are sector-specific ones, with 5,109 approved units, as of March 31.
We can't compromise on Land bill: Mamata BanerjeeSticking to her stand against forcible acquisition of land, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said that her party would not ...
State government staff may be posted at SEZs for faster clearanceThe contemplated move is part of the government’s proposed SEZ reforms, which are aimed at making these enclaves attractive for business.
IT SEZ game changer; developers should move to smaller cities: Commerce & Industry Ministry officialTerming IT SEZs as "major game changer" in terms of employment and investments.
Government to notify Special Economic Zones reforms soonGovernment had taken note of the fact that there are acute difficulties in aggregating large tracts of uncultivable land lying vacant, to s...
- Land norms eased for SEZs to rekindle investors' interest
The government has received feedback from SEZ units that suggested they are placed at a severe disadvantage in absence of exit policy.
- Pranab assures industry, will hold talks on SEZ tax
Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said he will consult with his colleagues on the issue of Minimum Alternate Tax on special eco...
- SEZs are like the Curate’s egg: Good in parts
A little over 30 years ago, there were 80 special economic zones (SEZs) in 30 countries generating about $6 billion in exports and employin...
- No need for SEZs in reforms era: Bhagwati
The government and policy agents have tipped special economic zones (SEZs) to be an important driver of growth and exports for the economy....
- Labour policy reforms in cold storage
With the Left leaving a strong imprint on economic issues, liberalisation of the labour policy - expected to be 'soft launched' with the sp...