Assocham for tax sops to promote SEZs

Last Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 21:09

The apex body also advocated a new policy to encourage multi-product SEZs on public-private partnership model and for thrust areas of infrastructure.

Exports from SEZs grow 17% in Apr-Dec 2011

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:53

Exports from special economic zones increased by 17 percent year-on-year to Rs 2.60 lakh crore during April-December 2011, the Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs (EPCES) said Wednesday.

Govt liberalises export of SCOMET items from DTAs to SEZs

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 21:45

The government on Friday liberalised the export of special chemicals, organisms, materials, equipment and technologies, such as aerospace systems and toxic chemicals, from Domestic Tariff Areas to Special Economic Zones.

Commerce Ministry initiates exercise to revamp SEZs

Last Updated: Friday, October 28, 2011, 19:11

The Commerce Ministry has initiated an exercise to revitalise SEZs, which contribute over Rs 3 lakh cr.

Goa PAC probing land allotment for SEZs

Last Updated: Friday, October 7, 2011, 19:31

PAC chairman Manohar Parrikar said at the face of it, the scam is worth around Rs 51 crore but it could be much more.

37 SEZ developers seek more time to implement projects

Last Updated: Monday, September 5, 2011, 14:27

Reflecting a lack of enthusiasm in special economic zones, 37 developers -- including Tata Consultancy Services and Parsvnath SEZ Ltd -- have sought more time from the government for implementing their projects.

Six SEZs to become operational in TN by Dec

Last Updated: Monday, June 28, 2010, 19:07

Six more SEZs are likely to become operational in Tamil Nadu by December even though the proposed direct tax code seeks to withdraw tax sops to new units in the special economic zones.

Govt expands list of default activities in SEZs

Last Updated: Monday, March 15, 2010, 21:36

The Centre on Monday expanded the list of activities that can be carried out without prior permission of inside SEZs by adding warehousing, and space for banks/ATMs, providing relief to developers.

Gujarat lags behind AP, Maha, Karna & TN in operational SEZs

Last Updated: Sunday, February 28, 2010, 23:59

Gujarat is at number four in having ten operational special economic zones (SEZ) while Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have more operational SEZs than the western state.

Goa did not allot alternate land for SEZs: Kamat

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 18:03

Goa government has said it has not allotted any alternate land for special economic zone (SEZ) promoters or allowed the same land to be used for other purpose.

Goa minister goes against own govt, supports SEZs

Last Updated: Monday, November 9, 2009, 13:27

Months after the state government bowed to public pressure and decided to cancel the three sanctioned special economic zones (SEZ) in Goa, a senior Cabinet minister Monday said he would "still welcome SEZ".