Big Work From Home update! Govt allows WFH for THESE employees till December 2023
As per the conditions, SEZ unit owners have to intimate the same to the Development Commissioner of the respective zones and will have to continue to operate from the premises as per their letter of approval.
Dec 09, 2022, 13:42 PM IST
Government’s BIG decision on Work from home! Check commerce ministry’s latest notification on WFH
The government's new rule provides work from home for a certain category of employees.
Jul 20, 2022, 11:35 AM IST
200 women sick after gas leak in Andhra Pradesh
200 women workers of an apparels firm fell sick after a gas leakage at adjacent drugs company in Andhra Pradesh, reports IANS.
Jun 03, 2022, 17:35 PM IST
Adani Food's pulses processing unit proposal in SEZ rejected
The government has rejected the proposal of Adani Food and Agro-processing Park to set up a pulses processing unit in a SEZ on the grounds that export of the commodity is prohibited.
Aug 25, 2016, 15:24 PM IST
Exemptions, incentives and GST don't go together: Commerce Secretary
Commerce secretary Rita Teaotia on Saturday told the exporting community that exemptions and incentives, which were being given for promoting exports would go away once the GST was in place.
Aug 20, 2016, 17:09 PM IST
Reports about cancellation of Rs 200 crore fine on Adani 'incorrect': Govt
Amid reports that Adani Port and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ) was spared a hefty fine of Rs 200 crore for environmental damage during construction of Mundra port, the Environment Ministry today said the claims are "incorrect" and it had imposed "more serious" responsibility on the firm without any cost limit.
Jul 04, 2016, 00:02 AM IST
Five developers approach govt with SEZ cancellation plea
Five special economic zone (SEZ) developers including Abex Infocom have approached the government to surrender their IT sector tax-free zones
Apr 15, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
Less than half of notified SEZ area utilised
Of the total notified area of 45,883 hectares covering 347 special economic zones (SEZ), only 18,913 hectares has been utilised for their development, Parliament was informed today.
Mar 02, 2016, 15:16 PM IST
Tata Steel SEZ to invest over Rs 2,000 cr in developing infra
The SEZ, which is a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Steel, has received clearance from Odisha government for setting up an industrial park.
Feb 14, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
Grant 5-year tax holiday to manufacturing units in SEZs: CII to Govt
Industry body CII has demanded a one-time 100 percent income tax holiday of five years for manufacturing units in special economic zones, saying that the government's decision to impose MAT and DDT was not conducive for practical viability of units operating in SEZs.
Feb 10, 2016, 21:26 PM IST
Withdrawal of SEZ tax sops to hit exports, jobs: Trade body
The government should not withdraw any tax incentives from special economic zones as it might adversely impact exports and job creation, EPCES, a trade promotion body, Tuesday said.
Dec 08, 2015, 20:03 PM IST
Reliance Capital to set up global commodity exchange in IFSC at GIFT City
"This allotment is expected to bring in investment of around Rs 200 crore and generate employment for around 2,500 persons in next 3 years," GIFT MD and Group CEO Ramakant Jha said in a statement.
Jun 03, 2015, 17:18 PM IST
Foreign investment limit raised to 40% in Adani Ports & SEZ
The Reserve Bank has allowed foreign investors to invest up to 40 percent of the paid up capital in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) under the Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS).
Jun 01, 2015, 19:28 PM IST
Chinese companies to set up units at GMR's Kakinada SEZ; invest $3.5 bn
GMR Infrastructure has inked a pact with GIIC of China to set up units at its special economic zone (SEZ) in Andhra Pradesh`s Kakinada, which will attract an investment of $3.5 billion over the next five years, a company statement said on Monday.
May 18, 2015, 22:46 PM IST
SEZ: ComMin to take up denotification, extension proposals Tuesday
The Commerce Ministry will on Tuesday take up 22 proposals of SEZ developers that have approached it to surrender their tax free zones.
May 18, 2015, 21:55 PM IST
Gujarat HC okays Adani power, port, mining rejig
Other Adani Group firms -- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and Adani Power -- also informed the BSE about the development in separate filings.
May 11, 2015, 12:43 PM IST
Infosys to Bengal: Either give SEZ or repay money
IT major Infosys has asked the West Bengal government to either give SEZ status to the company's proposed software development centre at Rajarhat or repay the money it has given in advance for the land.
May 05, 2015, 13:45 PM IST
SEZ: Govt withdraws duty benefits for power plants
The Commerce Ministry in a notification on guidelines for power generation in SEZs said the directive issued in March 2012 was being withdrawn and the position of February 2009 was being restored.
Apr 06, 2015, 23:36 PM IST
Export from Indore SEZ likely to touch Rs 3,500 cr in FY15
Export from the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Madhya Pradesh's Indore can touch Rs 3,500 crore in the current financial year if the bullish sentiment in global demand continues to drive the growth.
Feb 22, 2015, 17:48 PM IST
Commerce Ministry seeks withdrawal of MAT, DDT on SEZ in Budget
The Commerce Ministry has sought a re-look at the taxation regime for the special economic zones (SEZs) in the forthcoming Budget to boost exports and investments.
Feb 13, 2015, 15:24 PM IST
