SEZ import relief to fast track chip projectsIndia's semiconductor manufacturing sector is set for a major boost. New rules exempt imports for Special Economic Zones from quality check...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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...
17 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Goods moved from SEZs to domestic markets treated as imports; duty drawback applicable on re-exportsNew Delhi has clarified a key point for exporters. Goods moved from SEZ units to the domestic market, after paying duties, will now be cons...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
SEZ units can sell locally at lower duty for one yearIndia has announced a one-time relief for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units, allowing them to sell goods in the domestic market at a lower ...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Centre may junk DESH Bill, amend SEZ ActThe ministries of finance and commerce & industry have been in discussions on the DESH bill for more than a year. Partial de-notification o...
06 Nov, 2023, 08.23 AM IST
New SEZ Act should factor in hybrid work structure: IT industryThe $227 billion sector is also seeking clarity around issues such as impact of work from home on Income Tax exemptions under Section 10AA ...
22 Feb, 2022, 12.18 PM IST
New SEZ Act will be WTO-compliant, will have high-class infra: Comm secyThe existing SEZ Act was enacted in 2006 with an aim to create export hubs and boost manufacturing in the country. However, these zones sta...
02 Feb, 2022, 11.17 PM IST
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...
02 Feb, 2022, 03.55 AM IST
SEZs may be able to sell goods in domestic marketOfficials said that a new Act or a revamp of the current SEZ Act is needed after India lost a dispute to the US at the World Trade Organiza...
21 Jan, 2022, 07.23 AM IST
- Govt considering de-notification rules for SEZs
The govt is looking into formulating new rules for de-notification of special economic zones in the wake of several developers, including r...
09 Jun, 2009, 05.12 PM IST
- Finmin firm on taxing SEZ units
Units in SEZs continue to be haunted by the implication of section 10 AA (7) of the Income-Tax Act which could prevent them from enjoying a...
08 Sep, 2008, 12.40 AM IST
- Assocham asks govt to provide clarity on key SEZ issues
Assocham has asked the government to remove the anomaly, besides providing greater clarity on issues like service tax for benefit of the de...
22 Aug, 2008, 07.04 PM IST
- Finmin tells tax staff to follow new SEZ norms
The finance ministry has issued the much-awaited circular on implementation of the SEZ Act 2005 and SEZ Rules 2006.
04 Jan, 2007, 03.25 AM IST
- Govt directive may help SEZs avail of fiscal sops
The government has told customs and excise commissioners that all activities relating to SEZs will be guided by provisions contained in the...
11 Aug, 2006, 12.56 AM IST
- New SEZ draft for unit-holders
The government is making a few changes in the SEZ draft, to be finalised soon. A provision on getting a proposed SEZ cancelled if a develop...
25 Dec, 2004, 10.56 PM IST
- Commerce dept thwarts MoF plan to control SEZs
The finance ministry has lost out in the turf war for control over SEZs. The draft Cabinet note on the proposed SEZ Act, piloted by the com...
29 Aug, 2003, 12.25 AM IST
- New Act for SEZs on the drawing board
AHMEDABAD: The Centre has begun work on legislating a separate and comprehensive new Act for the development of the special economic zones ...
11 Jan, 2002, 01.15 AM IST