The stunning success of SEZs

In 2008-09, SEZ exports grew 10 times as fast as overall exports - this year, they've risen while overall exports fell, says Aradhana Aggarwal. Given the severity of the global crisis, and the......

SEZs aren't delivering. Time to scrap them?

India promoted Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to accelerate economic development by creating islands of investments that were provided preferential treatment in terms of facilities and taxes. The......

'08 data: SEZs deliver on all counts

In data that may lay to rest all doubts of sceptics, special economic zones, which its supporters backed by arguing that they will boost exports, investments and employment, delivered on all these......

SEZs defy critics, get good results

Contrary to criticism, special economic zones (SEZs) have started delivering the goods so far as exports, employment and industrialisation are concerned. Since the SEZ Act was notified in February......