Exports from SEZ up by 67 per cent

During April-June 2009-10, exports from SEZs stood at Rs 35,013 crore, according to Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs (EPCES).

Exports from SEZs grew by over 122 per cent to Rs 2.20 lakh crore in 2009-10, compared to the previous fiscal.

IT, IT hardware, petroleum, engineering, leather and garments are the leading exports.  Of the total 578  approved SEZs, 111 are operational.