D K Singh &Amp; Rituparna Bhuyan In New Delhi

Exports from 63 SEZs to cross Rs 21,632 crore

The commerce ministry has projected Rs 21,631.94 crore (Rs 216.31 billion) worth of exports from the 63 special economic zones, which have been notified since February 2006. Till date, Rs 13,435 crore (Rs 134.35 billion) has been invested in them.

SEZ sops not for contract work: FinMin

But commerce ministry works on rules for exemption to contractors.

Raise a toast, imported tipple to come cheaper

Cheer up, the coming Union Budget might just make your imported tipple more affordable - on a par with local booze.

Relief policy not to hit 237 SEZs

The rehabilitation policy, which is being currently formulated by the Ministry of Rural Development, is unlikely to affect the special economic zones already approved by the government.

India may refund VAT to foreign tourists

Commerce Minister Kamal Nath is pushing for a major policy change, one that would result in foreign travellers to India being refunded the value-added tax they pay on purchases made here.

Retail FDI: Govt for more reforms

Defending its policy of liberalising foreign direct investment in retail, the government confirmed that it would go ahead with its plan to expand its ambit.

Govt wants to cut Reliance SEZ size

The Centre has asked the Maharashtra government to reduce the size of the Reliance Industries-promoted Mahamumbai SEZ as it involves acquisition of over 10,000 hectares of land.

DoT wants excise sops for tele SEZs

Even as Left parties have demanded a review of the tax concessions provided to SEZs, the DoT has sought extension of excise duty exemptions to industrial units set up in telecom-specific SEZs.

Left CMs endorse Centre's stand on SEZ cap

The central leadership of the CPI(M) and chief ministers of the Left-ruled states of Kerala and West Bengal have discordant views on the question of a cap on the number of Special Economic Zones

Cong, Left reject govt arguments on SEZs

A key meeting of senior United Progressive Alliance government ministers and political parties, including the Congress and its Left allies, failed to secure a political consensus on the showpiece Special Economic Zones initiative.

FM to meet Cong MPs on Dec 13

The event is set to witness a lot of fireworks as it provides yet another opportunity to a section of ruling party critical of the UPA regime's economic policies.

Pension Bill: Govt meets Left halfway

Govt agrees to guaranteed returns if staff pay more premium; CITU stonewalls proposal.

'Job provider' Sonia a big hit

Left seeking call centre comrades to set up unions

Sarkari pleasure at taxpayer's expense?

Pension Bill hits fresh snag

Info panel says ACRs not confidential

Left takes on UPA's China 'bugbear'

Now, Cong to attack government in Parliament

Etihad Air to cover more local places