Archive · 23 Aug 2025
VSEZ Sees Strong Export Growth in First Quarter
Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone (VSEZ) had a good start to the year!
They sold a lot of goods and services, earning Rs 58,565 crore in the first few months, which is almost 10% more than last year.
A big chunk of this money came from services, like tech support.
They also had a super successful period between April and June, with exports jumping way up, mainly from selling things.
They also approved new projects, meaning more companies will set up shop there, bringing in more money and jobs.
Overall, the VSEZ is doing well, attracting big investments and creating many jobs.
VSEZ recorded exports of Rs 58,565 crore in the first quarter, growing 9.82% year-over-year.
Service exports totaled Rs 42,766 crore, and merchandise exports were Rs 15,799 crore.
Exports in April-June reached Rs 1,834 crore, a 156% increase, driven primarily by merchandise exports.
Nine new SEZ unit proposals were approved: two in Andhra Pradesh and seven in Telangana.
VSEZ attracted investments of Rs 1,26,635.46 crore and generated employment for 6,03,474 people.
- Who
- Srinivas Muppaala, Zonal Development Commissioner of VSEZ.
- What
- VSEZ recorded export growth and approved new SEZ unit proposals.
- When
- During the first quarter and April-June period of the year.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone (VSEZ), Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- First Quarter Export Growth
- 9.82%
- Total Exports (First Quarter)
- Rs 58,565 crore
- Service Exports (First Quarter)
- Rs 42,766 crore
- Merchandise Exports (First Quarter)
- Rs 15,799 crore
- April-June Exports Growth
- 156%
- New SEZ Unit Proposals Approved
- 9
- Total Investment
- Rs 1,26,635.46 crore
- Employment Generated
- 6,03,474 people