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ActArchiveThursday, 23 June 2005

Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, 2005

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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.

Summary

Established a framework for creation of Special Economic Zones to promote exports, attract FDI, and generate employment. Provided tax holidays and single-window clearance for SEZ developers and units.

Key Facts

TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedThursday, 23 June 2005
Affected Population63 million MSMEs, export-import community

Key Numbers

Merchandise exports: $437 billion (2024-25)
FDI inflow: $71 billion (2024-25)
PLI scheme: Rs 1.97 lakh crore across 14 sectors
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)

Key Authorities

Ministry of Commerce & IndustryDPIITDGFTMinistry of FinanceRBI

Key Stakeholders

ExportersImportersMSMEsTaxpayersBanks & NBFCsInvestors

Government Context

UPA ICongress-led UPA
Centre-Left
LeftCentreRight

Amendment History

3 changes recorded for this policy.

DescriptionFriday, 29 May 2026via business_line
Established a framework for creation of Special Economic Zones to promote exports, attract FDI, and generate employment. Provided tax holidays and single-window clearance for SEZ developers and units.
Out of these two SEZs, one IT/ITES SEZ will be developed by Oulgaret Municipality at Thattanchavady village in Oulgaret Taluk
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
policy
act
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Finance & Economy, Labour & Employment, Trade & Commerce
Finance & Economy, Trade & Commerce

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