Taking a cue from China´s success in SEZs, the government brought in the policy framework for Indian Special Economic Zones. The SEZs were established with the intention of bringing export-oriented growth to the country
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Tag: SEZs
Clear state policies is the need of the hour
One of the major reasons why SEZs have not taken off in a major way in India is on account of the intrinsic lack of export competitiveness, says Indranil Dasgupta, Chief Executive Officer-Industrial Zones, ATTIVO Economic Zones, Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd.
We are integrating online SEZs with customs
Dr Guruprasad Mohapatra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, gives insights on the initiatives taken by the Commerce Ministry to improve ease of doing business in the SEZs
SEZs: Relevance & future
Unlike China, the original concept of SEZs in India got diluted and it witnessed growth of numerous small scale SEZs, pre-dominantly in the IT/ ITeS space. Further, absence of a true ´single window´ to operationalise SEZ
SEZs in Limbo
In order to push the growth engine of the country, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government has taken the initiative of pushing the country´s manufacturing sector through the ´Make in India´ campaign.
Making India
The small window of opportunity for the country requires every possible effort to make the most of the supporting environment to push the Make in India campaign and the Indian growth story.
Key to success in India is investor confidence
Moses Harding, Chief Economist & Group CEO, Srei Infrastructure Finance, speaks on how the investor and entire stakeholder community is in a wait-and-watch mode to see the translation of their aspirations to reality.
Make in India or MAKE INDIA?
Is India equipped to go the whole distance and become a global manufacturing hub? We take a look at what is being rolled out and what needs to be done.
Mutual benefits
China´s interest in supporting development of the infrastructure sector in India will lead to a win-win situation for both the economies, says Prabodh Thakker, President, Indian Merchant´s Chamber. Excerpts China is keen to finance India´s infra development plan.
Comprehensive infrastructure sustains Chinas rapid growth
Dr Liu Youfa, Consul General of China in Mumbai explains how China´s infrastructure growth strategy has been tailored to boost all-round national economic development.