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SEZ Amendment Bill Delayed Due to Inter-Ministerial Consultations

SEZ Amendment Bill Delayed Due to Inter-Ministerial Consultations
SEZ Amendment Bill unlikely in Monsoon session as inter-ministerial consultation underway · CNBC TV 18

Imagine special zones called SEZs where businesses can operate with some benefits.

The government wants to change the rules to make these zones better.

A new bill with these changes is in the works but needs more discussion between different government departments.

The main goal is to help these businesses use their space more efficiently and attract more money.

The changes might allow businesses in SEZs to sell some of their products within the country, but they'll have to pay taxes.

The government hopes these changes will help businesses in these zones grow, bring in more investments, and offset the loss of exports.

Key facts

Bill Status
Unlikely in Monsoon session
Bill Aim
Improve SEZ viability, boost capacity utilization
Domestic Sales
Allowed with applicable taxes
DESH Bill
Shelved, amendments integrated
Trade Deficit (June 2025)
$3.51 billion
Exports (June 2025)
$67.98 billion

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