India's trade gap shrinks in March, swells in FY26India's trade deficit saw a reduction in March as the West Asia conflict disrupted trade flows. Exports and imports both declined, narrowin...
Ahmedabad’s strategic shift: From industrial powerhouse to India’s next IT & GCC destinationIndia's technology sector is expanding geographically, with Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and GIFT City emerging as key destinations. Driven by s...
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 ...
India allows export zones to sell locally as trade strains growThis measure, effective from April 2026 to March 2027, aims to help exporters manage rising tariffs and supply chain disruptions caused by ...
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...
A new and vibrant SEZ policy to boost Atmanirbhar Bharat campaignWhile very limited information has been made public till now regarding the proposed changes in the SEZ law, the announcement has been appla...
Commerce ministry to start consultations on special economic zones: Suresh PrabhuThe objectives of the committee were to evaluate the SEZ policy, make it WTO compatible, and suggest measures for maximizing utilisation of...
Government to constitute group for changes in SEZ policyThe government is in the process of constituting a group to study necessary changes in the SEZ policy, Commerce and Industry Minister Sures...
Review of SEZ policy will not hurt industry: Nirmala SitharamanIn her written response, the minister said the ongoing review and reform, as necessary, of government policy and procedure is inherent to p...
Odisha approves new SEZ policyThe Odisha government today approved a new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy which allowed developers to sub-let land to other industries.
- Karnataka opposes changes in SEZ policy through DTC
Karnataka today urged the Centre not to alter the SEZ policy through the proposed Direct Tax Code as it would create 'uncertainty' and forc...
- SEZ policy needs to be revamped to succeed
India’s Special Economic Zone Act, 2005, and the rules thereunder, will require substantial revamping if the country’s SEZ policy is to suc...
- Goa to review SEZ policy
Goa Government would review its special economic zone (SEZ) policy taking into consideration advantages and disadvantages of setting up tax...
- 'SEZ policy should be scrapped'
The Manmohan Singh government should scrap its SEZ policy as many lacunas in it have been exposed.
- Govt plans sectoral cap on SEZs
The government has set off a belt-tightening process to make the SEZ policy more acceptable.
- CPI for amendments in SEZ policy
It is in this backdrop that CPI was urging the Centre to amend the SEZ policy to secure the interests of farmers and maintain the country’s...
- Left wants changes in SEZ policy
The Left parties feel that the Congress, especially the commerce ministry, has deceived them while drafting the UPAs policy on special econ...