<p>The sector-wise data shows that out of 130 operational SEZs, an overwhelming 75 of them relate to IT/ITeS and electronic hardware. “An investment of Rs 1.95 lakh crore has been made in SEZs,” Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia said in Lok Sabha. In all, 582 SEZ proposals have been approved, while 374 have been notified.<br /><br /> The sector-wise analysis shows that SEZ scheme became very popular with IT/ITeS and electronic hardware sector. One of the reasons for the rush of these sectors in SEZs was stated to be the sunset clause on earlier schemes like Software Technology Parks of India (STPI).<br /><br />Maharashtra has 16 functional tax free enclaves and Gujarat has 13. Over and above IT and ITeS, the SEZs have come up in sectors like textiles, engineering, gems and jewellery and pharmaceuticals. <br /></p>
<p>The sector-wise data shows that out of 130 operational SEZs, an overwhelming 75 of them relate to IT/ITeS and electronic hardware. “An investment of Rs 1.95 lakh crore has been made in SEZs,” Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia said in Lok Sabha. In all, 582 SEZ proposals have been approved, while 374 have been notified.<br /><br /> The sector-wise analysis shows that SEZ scheme became very popular with IT/ITeS and electronic hardware sector. One of the reasons for the rush of these sectors in SEZs was stated to be the sunset clause on earlier schemes like Software Technology Parks of India (STPI).<br /><br />Maharashtra has 16 functional tax free enclaves and Gujarat has 13. Over and above IT and ITeS, the SEZs have come up in sectors like textiles, engineering, gems and jewellery and pharmaceuticals. <br /></p>
