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Government directs ministries to aggressively pursue foreign companies for investment after recent reforms
Yatishyadav •The Cabinet Secretariat letter reviewed by Firstpost reveals that concerned departments have been told to identify sectors where foreign companies could be invited for fresh investments
Govt to consider TCS, Infosys proposals to set up 3 new SEZs in IT sector on 15 November
•The government will consider on Friday the proposals of TCS and Infosys to set up special economic zones (SEZ) in IT sector
Govt may soon announce measures to boost exports; tax benefits to units in SEZ likely to get extension
•The government is expected to soon announce measures for certain sectors, including gems and jewellery, to boost the country's subdued exports, an official said
Rajya Sabha passes bill to amend SEZ law; Piyush Goyal says move will have large impact on investments, jobs
•A Bill that seeks to allow trusts to set up units in special economic zones (SEZs) by amending the SEZ law was approved by Parliament on Thursday, with the government asserting these zones were an engine of growth and employment.
Union Budget 2019: Nasscom seeks new tax-friendly special economic zone policy beyond 2020
•IT body Nasscom has urged the government to continue the tax incentives to units in special economic zones beyond March 2020, saying that such a move will provide the industry with certainty and enable them to invest in a long-term strategy
Govt allows export of biofuels from special economic zones and export-oriented units
•The government has allowed export of biofuels from special economic zones (SEZs) and export-oriented units (EoUs) with certain conditions, according to a notice of the directorate general of foreign trade
India, Mauritius to sign economic cooperation pact soon; infra investment fund proposed for benefit of both countries
•India and Mauritius will sign at any moment a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement which will stimulate trade and investment in the region.
US challenge to India's export subsidy program at WTO: Is it sabre rattling to get more concessions from us?
Seetha •The clock has started ticking for India’s export promotion schemes and the government has to now bite the bullet on these
Tripura Assembly Election: BJP promises SEZs, free smartphones to youth in party's vision document
•Union minister Arun Jaitley released the party's manifesto for Tripura Assembly election, which promised that SEZs would be set up in the state and smartphones would be given to the youth for free if the saffron party is elected to power in the state
Indian government and Apple debate on a workaround for 'Make in India' plans
Ians •The government is working on certain options to accommodate demands related to tax and duty concessions sought by iPhone maker Apple for setting up a manufacturing unit in India.