Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls for expanding bilateral cooperation with Japan
The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that PM Imran Khan has extended invitation to Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to visit Pakistan.
Aug 31, 2018, 23:10 PM IST
Commerce Ministry to consider 62 SEZ projects for cancellation
Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation, Lark Projects, Mansarovar Industrial Development Corporation and Diamond IT Infracon have neither applied for LoA nor for notification of SEZ.
Jun 26, 2017, 16:06 PM 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
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
Commerce Ministry hopes for SEZ tax benefits in Budget 2016
The Commerce Ministry has suggested the removal of minimum alternate tax (MAT) on these zones in the Budget.
Feb 10, 2016, 15:59 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
Govt cancels 22 SEZs, gives more time to 27 to execute projects
The government has cancelled approvals of 22 special economic zones, including that of Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation and True Developers, as no "satisfactory" progress was made to execute the projects.
Jun 17, 2015, 15:45 PM IST
Mahindra Lifespaces, Sumitomo Corp tie up for industrial park
Both the companies will jointly be investing around Rs 375 crore with combination of debt and equity, which is likely to be equal.
May 28, 2015, 17:51 PM IST
Insurers allowed to set up offices in SEZs
Domestic and foreign insurance companies have been allowed to set up IFSC Insurance Office in special economic zones if they meet certain conditions.
Apr 08, 2015, 17:16 PM IST
Govt eyes $900 billion exports by 2020; sops for exporters in FTP
Unlike the annual reviews of the past, the FTP will be reviewed after two-and-half years to ensure continuity in the trade policy.
Apr 01, 2015, 18:28 PM IST
Commerce Ministry to take steps to improve ease of doing biz for SEZs
As the removal of MAT and DDT is unlikely, the Commerce Ministry has initiated the exercise to facilitate ease of doing business for special economic zones (SEZs) to revive the interest of investors.
Mar 31, 2015, 14:29 PM IST
Govt foregoes Rs 28K cr revenue to boost exports from SEZs
The government has foregone Rs 27,956 crore revenue during the last three financial years to boost exports from special economic zones (SEZs), Parliament was informed Wednesday.
Mar 18, 2015, 16:19 PM IST
SEZ board to meet after five months on Feb 20
After a gap of about five months, the Board of Approval (BoA) headed by Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher will take up different proposals related to special economic zones in the country on February 20.
Feb 06, 2015, 16:47 PM IST
Govt may cancel SEZs of Hindalco, Essar, Adani
Government is likely to cancel the approvals granted by it to nine companies including Hindalco Industries, Essar and Adani for setting up of special economic zones as no work has been done to execute the projects.
Sep 09, 2014, 17:43 PM IST
SEZs to get fresh fillip under Modi government, says Minister
Special Economic Zones have not performed to their full potential in the past ten years and so the NDA government is planning to tweak policies to make them more productive and viable, said Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.
Aug 24, 2014, 00:52 AM IST
India's exports to reach $750 billion by 2018-19: FIEO
India's exports are expected to reach USD 750 billion by 2018-19 with improvement in the global trade scenario, apex exporters body FIEO said on Thursday.
Aug 21, 2014, 16:22 PM IST
Govt cancels 27 SEZs; gives time to 18 to execute projects
The government has cancelled its approvals to 27 special economic zones, including Emaar MGF Land Ltd and SAIL Salem SEZ, while giving more time to 18 others to execute their projects.
Aug 14, 2014, 14:59 PM IST
Special Economic Zones will be strengthened: Arun Jaitley
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the government is committed to revive the Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
Jul 10, 2014, 15:04 PM IST
Govt to extend benefits of SEZ, NIMZ to industrial parks
India has agreed to extend the benefits of special economic zones (SEZ) and National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZ) to the proposed industrial parks which would be developed in collaboration with China.
Jul 02, 2014, 17:10 PM IST
